FACTORS INFLUENCING THE YOUTHS OF BEING

OUT-OF-SCHOOL IN PUROK SANTIAGO, BARANGAY BULA,

GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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by
FACTORS AFFECTING SINGLE PARENT

ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL
IN HANDLING CHALLENGES IN BARANGAY FATIMA

GENERAL SANTOS CITY.

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OUT-OF-SCHOOL IN PUROK SANTIAGO, BARANGAY BULA,
GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
ii

by
A Thesis Presented to

ADELAIDA
The Faculty of Social D. ISMAEL
Work Department

MMG College of General Santos City Inc.

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OUT-OF-SCHOOL IN PUROK SANTIAGO, BARANGAY BULA,
GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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by
In Partial Fulfillment

ADELAIDA
of the requirements D. ISMAEL
for our degree

in social work
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A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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By

by
EFRIN D. CALAYON

ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL
June 2023

APPROVAL SHEET
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Science in

Social Work, this thesis entitled “FACTORS

by AFFECTING SINGLE

PARENT IN HANDLING CHALLENGES IN BARANGAY FATIMA

ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL
GENERAL SANTOS CITY” prepared and submitted to the Graduate
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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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School of Social Work by EFRIN D. CALAYON. has been examined and

hereby recommended for approval and acceptance.

by

MARISSA A. NOOB RSW, MSSW

ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL
Adviser
PANEL OF EXAMINERS

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with grade of __,

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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ROSALIE S. PORCELIN RSW, MSSW, PH.D

Chairperson
by
VIVIAN A. VELOSO MBA  
Member
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ROLDAN A. CARPISANO RSW, LPT, MSSW
Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements 

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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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for the degree of Social Work

SANDRA YAID MANANSALA
by
Program head, College of Social work

ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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I would like to express my sincerest thanks and gratitude to the

following individuals who supported me, forby

without their assistance,

guidance and encouragement, this research would not have been a

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reality.Their immeasurable contributions have made the

completion of this study a worthwhile endeavor. Special thanks to:

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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Roldan A carpisano RSW, LPT, MSSW, Rosalie S. Porcelin,

RSW, MSSW, PH.D, and Vivian A. Deloso

by MBE, members of the

Panel Committee, for the support and recommendations extended to

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the researcher in accomplishing this study.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
xi

Mariz A. Noob RSW, MSW, my thesis adviser, for patiently

helping and guiding me from the beginningby

up to culmination of this

research; My parents, siblings, and to my love ones most especially to

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my wife and my lovely daughter who inspired me every day to work

hard beyond my capacity, for their moral support throughout the

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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conduct of this study, and Lastly, I owed much strength, wisdom and

courage from the Lord Almighty for the

by wonderful blessings,

perseverance and safety towards the success of the study.

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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
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ABSTRACT

CALAYON, EFRIN D. MMG COLLEGE OF GENERAL

by SANTOS CITY INC.

June, 2023 “FACTORS AFFECTING SINGLE PARENTIN HANDLING

ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL
CHALLENGES IN BARANGAY FATIMA, GENERAL SANTOS CITY”

Adviser: MARISSA A. NOOB, RSW, MSSW

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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This study, which focuses on the 50 single parents regardless of

gender who raise their children alone in handling

by challenging situations,

is undertaken and designed for the benefit of single parents as well as

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other parents who are raising their children alone. The study will be
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
xv

carried out at Barangay Fatima General Santos City. It delimits to Solo

parents without partners. by

Based on the foregoing findings, the researcher concluded that there

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are some necessary programs to be implemented, that will support and

bring help to all single parent leave in barangay Fatima General, Santos
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
xvi

City in accordance to the standards set by the barangay Officials,

through the strategies employed by the Solo parent

by officers of barangay

Fatima as well as the barangay policies which helped the solo parents to
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become proficient and effective in their lives. The single parents always

hope for excellence in the implementation of the program. This provides

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
xvii

them the assurance of overcome the factors of Single Parents in terms of

handling Challenges when they are in the field.

by On the other hand, the

single parents are highly satisfied with the implementation of Barangay

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Fatima General, Santos City. However, they expressed that the
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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i

Barangay has to improve barangay policies which helped the solo

parents. by

For the Solo parent officers of Barangay Fatima - should address the
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problem in term of physical of solo parents that they can take care of
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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
xix

their children and at the same time work to earn a living the programs

implemented community support services - social

by service assistance.

For the Solo parents - should come up with the solution to survive to
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the issue of financial they can easily get money to provide the basic

needs of their children.

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
xx

For the Barangay. official of Barangay. Fatima - should provide

seminars and trainings for the solo parents inby

line with their social and

spiritual aspects.
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For the City Social Welfare & Development Office – The Program

implemented parenting skills and advice - strategies for good parenting.

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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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APPROVAL SHEET    ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii
by
ABSTRACT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
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LIST OF TABLES vi
LIST OF FIGURES vii
LIST OF APPENDICES vi
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
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CHAPTER by

1.   THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

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Background
Theoretical Framework 
Conceptual Framework 
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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Research Paradigm       
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Delimitation by
Significance of the Study
Definition of Term ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL
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2. REVIEW RRELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Literature ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL

Local Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Synthesis 
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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Research Design
Research Locale
Data Gathering Procedure
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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Population and Sample Size

Description of Respondents
Ethical Consideration     by

4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

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Profile of the Respondents

in terms of gender
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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Profile of the respondents

in terms of age by

Profile of the respondents

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In terms of occupation

Profile of the respondents

In terms of family income
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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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Profile of the respondents

In terms of educational attainment by

Physical ADELAIDA D. ISMAEL

Financial

Social
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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Spiritual
by
Summary of Rating:
The Factors of Single Parents
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in terms of handling Challenges

5. Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations by
 
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    Bibliography

Appendices
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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LIST OF TABLES
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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by
1. Profile of the Respondents in terms of gender
2. Profile of the respondents in terms of age
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3. Profile of the respondents in terms of Occupation
4. Profile of the respondents of Family Income
5. Profile of the respondents in terms of
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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educational attainment
6. Physical
by
7. Financial
8. Social
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9. Spiritual
10. Summary of Rating: The Factors of Single Parents
in terms of handling Challenges
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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by

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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LIST OF FIGURES
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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      Figure                   Page

 
1 Research Paradigm by

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Social Work
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LIST OF APPENDICES
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Tables Page
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1. Letter to the Barangay Captain of Bula,

by
General Santos City, requesting permission
to conduct study
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2. Letter to Adviser
3. Letter to the Validators
4. Adviser’s Consultation Form
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5. Questionnaire Validation Sheet

6. Survey Questionnaire
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7. MOA
8. Curriculum Vitae
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MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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The Faculty of Social Work Department
MMG College of General Santos City, Inc.

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of the Requirements for the Degree
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