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APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Practical

Research 2 and Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion, this
thesis entitled “COPING MECHANISM AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT ON OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER’S PARENTAL ABSENCE IN
SAMAR COLLEGE INC.” has been prepared and submitted by
ANTONETH T. SEVILLANO et al. is hereby recommended for Final
Oral Defense.
VICTOR M. PLASABAS JR., LPT

Research Teacher
Adviser
Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination on June

3, 2023 with a rating of PASSED.
VICTOR M. PLASABAS JR., LPT

Research Teacher
Chairman
JOHN KENNETH B. ARLANDO, LPT

Research Teacher
Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School
Member
GERMOGENES R. PANGANORON III, LPT

Research Teacher
Samar National School
Member
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the

requirements in Practical Research 2 and Inquiries,
Investigations and Immersion.
MA. ELENA A. ARAMBALA, MAEd

Senior High School Principal
June 3, 2023
Date of Final Oral Defense
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
For neophyte researchers, the conduct of this study
placed us in quandary. As if they grope in the dark not
knowing what and where to go. However, in an attempt to
comply the requirement of the Research subject, several
people came to rescue which the researchers are indebted to.
Thus, we wanted to record the appreciation to the following
persons:
To Sir Victor M. Plasabas, Jr., our Research Teacher
for his expertise that guided them in the conceptualization
of this study as well as the inputs he gave to improve the
manuscript above par.
To Ma’am Elena A. Arambala, the SHS Principal for the
cordial approval to conduct the study among the Grade 12 SHS
students of Samar Colleges, Inc.
To Ma’am Krisha Mae Dacuro and all Grade 12 SHS
Advisers for kind permission to access the GA of the
students.
To the Grade 12 students of Samar Colleges, Inc. for
the cooperation they extended in answering the
questionnaire.
To their family and friends who supported us in this
endeavor morally and financially.

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Above all to the Almighty God for the strength, health
and wisdom at the start up to the completion of this study.
The Researchers
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DEDICATION
This study is the fruit of our concerted efforts which
we humbly and lovingly dedicated to
Our Almighty God
for the blessings He bestowed,
as well as to our parents, loved ones,
and friends
for the moral support and inspiration.
The Researchers
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ABSTRACT
The increasing number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
has significantly impacted the lives of their families,
particularly their children. This quantitative research
study aimed to explore the coping mechanisms employed by
students with OFW parents. The study investigated the
various coping strategies utilized by these students and
their research study provides valuable insights into the
coping mechanisms employed by students with OFW parents. The
findings highlight the importance of implementing
appropriate interventions and support systems to enhance the
well-being and academic performance of these students.
Educational institutions, policymakers, and families can
utilize these findings to develop targeted programs that
foster resilience, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and
provide the necessary support to students with OFW parents.
Keywords : Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Coping
mechanisms, Students with OFW parents, Interventions and
support systems, Resilience and healthy coping mechanisms

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
APPROVAL SHEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
DEDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
ABSTRACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
LIST OF TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
CHAPTER
I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . 1
Statement of the Problem . . . . . . 4
Conceptual Framework . . . . . . 5
Theoretical Framework . . . . . . 6
Significance of the Study . . . . . . 7
Scope and Delimitation . . . . . . 8
Definition of Terms . . . . . . 9
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND

STUDIES . . . . . . 11
Related Literature . . . . . . 11
Related Studies . . . . . . 16
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III METHODOLOGY . . . . . . 20
Research Design . . . . . . 20
Instrumentation . . . . . . 21
Validation of Instrument . . . . . . 21
Sampling Procedure . . . . . . 22
Data Gathering . . . . . . 22
Statistical Treatment of Data . . . 23
IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA . . . . . . 25
The coping mechanism of

student’s respondents
on the absence
of their OFW parents . . . . . 25
Sex Distribution of
Students-Respondents . . . . . 28
V SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . 29
Summary of Findings . . . . . . 29
Conclusions . . . . . . 30
Recommendations . . . . . . 31
BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
A Questionnaire . . . . . 41
CURRICULUM VITAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 Likert Scale Sample Rating . . . . . . . . . . 23
2 Verbal Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3 What is the coping mechanism

of student’s respondents on the absence
of their OFW parents . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Sex Distribution of Students-Respondents . . 28
5 Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
x
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
1 The Conceptual Figure of the Study . . . . . 6

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In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Practical

VICTOR M. PLASABAS JR., LPT

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination on June

VICTOR M. PLASABAS JR., LPT

JOHN KENNETH B. ARLANDO, LPT

GERMOGENES R. PANGANORON III, LPT

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the

MA. ELENA A. ARAMBALA, MAEd

For neophyte researchers, the conduct of this study

placed us in quandary. As if they grope in the dark not

knowing what and where to go. However, in an attempt to

comply the requirement of the Research subject, several

people came to rescue which the researchers are indebted to.

Thus, we wanted to record the appreciation to the following

To Sir Victor M. Plasabas, Jr., our Research Teacher

for his expertise that guided them in the conceptualization

of this study as well as the inputs he gave to improve the

manuscript above par.

To Ma’am Elena A. Arambala, the SHS Principal for the

cordial approval to conduct the study among the Grade 12 SHS

students of Samar Colleges, Inc.

To Ma’am Krisha Mae Dacuro and all Grade 12 SHS

Advisers for kind permission to access the GA of the

To the Grade 12 students of Samar Colleges, Inc. for

the cooperation they extended in answering the

To their family and friends who supported us in this

endeavor morally and financially.

Above all to the Almighty God for the strength, health

and wisdom at the start up to the completion of this study.

This study is the fruit of our concerted efforts which

we humbly and lovingly dedicated to

Our Almighty God

for the blessings He bestowed,

as well as to our parents, loved ones,

for the moral support and inspiration.

The increasing number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

has significantly impacted the lives of their families,

particularly their children. This quantitative research

study aimed to explore the coping mechanisms employed by

students with OFW parents. The study investigated the

various coping strategies utilized by these students and

their research study provides valuable insights into the

coping mechanisms employed by students with OFW parents. The

findings highlight the importance of implementing

appropriate interventions and support systems to enhance the

well-being and academic performance of these students.

Educational institutions, policymakers, and families can

utilize these findings to develop targeted programs that

foster resilience, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and

provide the necessary support to students with OFW parents.

Keywords : Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Coping

mechanisms, Students with OFW parents, Interventions and

support systems, Resilience and healthy coping mechanisms

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY . . . . . . 1

Statement of the Problem . . . . . . 4

Significance of the Study . . . . . . 7