Ferrer, Diana Angela G. and Rosarda, Maida P. (2008) "Eh, ano kung unano ako?" : [electronic resource] resilience and subjective well-being of individuals with dwarfism [computer file]. Undergraduate thesis, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas.

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ABSTRACT Name of Institution: De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Address: Dasmariñas, Cavite Title of the Research: “Eh ano kung unano ako?!” Resilience and Subjective Well-Being of Individuals with Dwarfism Researchers: Diana Angela G. Ferrer Maida P. Rosarda Funding Source: Parents and Allowance Cost: 18, 500. Date Started: June 2007 Date Finished: March 2008 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: A. General This study aimed to determine the resilience and subjective wellbeing of individuals with dwarfism. B. Specific 1. What is the Resilience profile of the respondents? 2. What is the subjective well-being profile of the respondents? 3. What is the implication of the resilience and the subjective wellbeing profile to the respondents? SCOPE AND COVERAGE This study focused on the resilience and subjective well-being of the individuals with dwarfism. Participants of this study were selected through purposive sampling technique and composed of six individuals which are employed in a bar and restaurant at Ermita, Manila. METHODOLOGY This study used a descriptive case study method. The researchers used a purposive sampling technique in determining the research participant which is consists of six individuals with dwarfism. This study also used a self-made interview guide in measuring significant events and life condition of the research respondents. Standardized tests were also used: the standardized resilience and the standardized subjective well-being tests. MAJOR FINDINGS 1. The six selected individuals with dwarfism got an average interpretation of very high for their resilience profile. Four of the respondents got a very high resilience profile and two of them got a high interpretation for their resilience profile. 2. The six selected individuals with dwarfism got an average interpretation of high for their subjective well-being profile. Four of them got a high interpretation and the remaining two got a very high interpretation for the subjective well-being profile. 3. There is a positive relationship between the two variables: the resilience and the subjective well-being profile. From the six selected individuals with dwarfism, two of them got a high interpretation for both profiles, three of them got a very high resilience profile and high for subjective well-being profile and one of the respondents got a very high interpretation for the both profiles. CONCLUSION 1. Generally, the respondents got a high to very high resilience profile. 2. In general, the respondents got a high to very high subjective wellbeing profile. 3. There is a positive implication between the two variables: the resilience and the subjective well-being profile of the respondents. RECOMMENDATION 1. Future researchers may try to acquire larger no of research respondents and further groups of individuals with dwarfism to have a generalized results. 2. Future researchers may try to administer psychological tests to further validate and have more reliable results. 3. Future researchers may also study the implications of having a disability in connection to their resilience and subjective well-being. 4. Future researchers may try to use the different Filipino research methods like pakapa-kapa, pakikipagkwentuhan, pagdalaw-dalaw, pagtatanong-tanong and others in gathering data that would make the respondents feel more at ease.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Additional Information:	PSY 898 2008
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Depositing User:	Users 4 not found.
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2016 10:26
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2022 06:30
URI:	https://thesis.dlsud.edu.ph/id/eprint/1265

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