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Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Family is the basic unit of society. It is composed of a mother, father, and children.

People want to have a complete family that can take care of them. Some people have a

family but it was broken due to some circumstances and problems. According to Collins

Dictionary, a house is a building in which people live, usually the people belonging to

one family.

One early works by Carly Seifert (2013) stated that, a broken family -- a family in

which the parents are separated or divorced -- is disruptive to your child's life no matter

how carefully you protect him. Over time, your little one will come to accept his new

"normal," but recognize that it will take time for this acceptance to happen and that

behavioral bumps will occur along the way.

Everyone has heard the numerous, and at times alarming, statistics regarding

children coming from broken families. Children from divorce and children from single-

parent households are more likely to have behavioral, academic, and psychological

issues. They're more likely to drop out of high school, to have self-esteem and

relationship issues, and also more likely to use drugs and alcohol. The statistics exist for a

reason, but that doesn't mean you're damaged goods if you come from a broken home. I

know kids from divorced and single parent households that are straight A, happy, loving

people, and I know kids from "normal" homes with behavioral and emotional issues. The

family setting an individual comes from does not define them as a person. Coming from a

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broken family does not mean that you're broken, and I cannot stress that enough. (Alexia

Lutrario, 2015)

Broken Family is a family with children involved where parents are legally or

illegally separated whose parents have decided to go and live their lives separately for

several reasons/problems. A broken family is one where the parents (mother and father)

of a child or children have split up and no longer share a single family home as a family

unit. This is also known as a broken home. Have you ever heard the expression "A family

who's eats together stays together"? Well, that is true, but and emotionally broken up

family means that the family has grown apart, fights all the time, doesn't get along. It

doesn't just take a toll on the family, it takes a toll on the family members. No one wants

a broken home. Even if they say they do. Broken Family can be describe as a broken

home, where in a child don’t have a both parent at home. The husband and wife are

legally separated. It can also be spouse and child who were abandoning. Sometimes death

of one member of the family can lead to broken family. Broken family is incomplete.

(AlaissaNerriel, 2011)

The lived experiences of students having a broken family should be explored

because it may influence the behavior of a certain person or group of persons like

students in the present time. Their behavior at school, community and home would depict

the impact because of having a broken family.

This study is made to look into and find out the lived experiences of students having

a broken family of Manapla National High School for S.Y. 2018-2019.

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Statement of the Problem

This study aims to figure out the lived experiences of students having a broken

family in Manapla National High School for S.Y. 2018-2019.

Specifically, this study is intended to answer the following question:

1. What are the lived experiences of students having a broken family?

Conceptual Background and Related Literature

The conceptual background of this study was anchored on the concept of (©2019

Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.) states that Family is a group of persons united by the ties

of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each

other in their respective social positions, usually those of spouses, parents, children, and

siblings. The family group should be distinguished from a household, which may include

boarders and roomers sharing a common residence. It should also be differentiated from a

kindred (which also concerns blood lines), because a kindred may be divided into several

households. Frequently the family is not differentiated from the marriage pair, but the

essence of the family group is the parent-child relationship, which may be absent from

many marriage pairs.At its most basic, then, a family consists of an adult and his or her

offspring. Most commonly, it consists of two married adults, usually a man and a woman

(almost always from different lineages and not related by blood) along with their

offspring, usually living in a private and separate dwelling. This type of unit, more

specifically known as anuclear family, is believed to be the oldest of the various types of

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families in existence. Sometimes the family includes not only the parents and their

unmarried children living at home but also children that have married, their spouses, and

their offspring, and possibly elderly dependents as well; such an arrangement is called an

extended family. A home is that where a family lives. No one want to lose the secure

feeling that a family provides. No matter how ideal a family in the terms of their

relationship, there are still hardships and misunderstandings that will come along the

way. Itis just part of any relationship anyway. People marry for many reasons, including

one or more of the following: legal, social, libidinal, emotional, economic, spiritual, and

religious. These might include arranged marriages, family obligations, the legal

establishment of a nuclear family unit, the legal protection of children and public

declaration of commitment. One of the ingredients on youth’s happy life are their family,

that the parents are the most important source of youth’s behavior, which effect to their

outlook in life. (©2016 Cram.com) The idea of a family is one that always sticks together

regardless of the situation, but that is hardly true in practice. Families are going to have

disagreements, fights, and even become estranged. There are times even when nothing

happens, but you just drifted apart from certain family members, and now wants to

rekindle that old relationship you've had.

Estrangement happens all the time, and for various reasons. Sometimes, all it takes

is an apology, and things are right. Other times, it takes more effort to repair a

relationship. Sometimes, the relationship may not be repairable, or cost too much effort to

repair. (©2019 ReGain) Due to different problems, the healthy families have been broken

up as well. When unwanted things are coming up, many families have been broken, and

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the members are separated. This is a tragic happening out of unrestricted reasons as well

as unfortunate reasons. When we say broken family, it is not distinct and strange thing,

rather common and experiencing problem in and around us. Family life is a crisis when

some problems aroused and which causes separation of the members in the families,

which is simply called broken family. But, the sad part is that when one of the family

members gave up and others have no choice but to accept and let go. Thus, the family

starts to be broken. A broken home can disrupt and confuse a child's world. Broken

family is a major problem of society that should be given eniugh attention. (Ruksana

Saika, 2017)

Broken families are those families where parents don't live together or separated.

Children live with one of the parent and there are times that they are looked after by one

of their grand parent. In such family, children suffer inwardly and it shows in the later

stage of their life. A broken family consists of a biological family that has separated for

specific reasons that may result in single-parent families, stepfamilies, or blended

families. (Vidya Bangera, 2018)

A broken family can negatively affect all domains of your child's development. The

effects of a broken family on a child's development depend on numerous factors,

including the age of the child at the time of parents' separation, and on the personality and

family relationships. Although infants and young children may experience few negative

developmental effects, older children and teenagers may experience some problems in

their social, emotional, and educational functioning. (http://everydaylife.globalpost.com)

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There are many effects on children in broken homes. (1) Behavior & Learning

Problems. Children may experience behavior problems t school with teachers, acting out

against peers, and generally not wanting to cooperate with any assignments or

instructions, and they also may have difficulties concentrating and understanding

assignments. Children might lean toward the negative side to peer pressure. At home,

children may act out against siblings, their biological parent and a possible step parent. It

was found that adolescents' had fewerbehavior problems if there is a positive relationship

not only with biological parents, but if step parents are involved, specially a strong

relationship with stepfathers. (White & Gilbreth, 2001, as cited in Santrock, 2005, p. 336)

(2) Emotional Issues. Children tend to have a hard time dealing with change. When a

parent leaves the family, a step parent joins the family, or the child doesn't feel like their

emotional needs are being met by their mother, they may express feelings of anger,

resentment, confusion and jelousy. This can bring on loneliness, isolation, depression and

low self-esteem if children don't know how to express their feelings properly. (Bigner,

2002) (3) High levels of parent-child disagreements. If children are confused with

different things going on in the family or at school and they have feelings of frustration,

more disagreements may occur. Behavior problems tend to increase for boys when a step-

father is introduced to the family. (Muzi, 2000) (4) Low levels of parent-child

disagreements. In single family homes, children develop greater autonomy where they

tend to spend more time alone or with peers. It was found that sons are more likely to

resist directives and rules, where as daughters typically have a closer relationship to their

mother. (Freeman, 2002) However, if mothers inappropraitely discuss financial matters

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with their children or express a negative feeling toward their ex-spouse, it can decrease

the desire for the child to spend time with the parent due to increase confusion about the

whole situation. (Bigner, 2002) (5) Adjustment problems. Adjusting issues that children

may have include academic problems, internalizing and externalizing problems, low self-

esteem, and early engagement in sexual activities. (Anderson & others, 2000, as cited in

Santrock, 2005, p. 336)

Even if your separation is pretty amicable, your kid’s going to be feeling things –

especially if your child’s young – that may not be immediately evident. Some feelings

fester and then manifest in different ways – negative ways. These are 15 negative ways

kids from broken homes get affected. (1)Nightmares (2) Anti-social behavior (3) Sleeper

perfect (4) Has to make-do (5) Poverty (6) Emotional turmoil (7) Stop kids being kids (8)

Distrusting adults (9) Academic development (10) Suicidal thoughts (11) Depression (12)

Irrational fears and anxiety (13) Lack of self confidence (14) Shyness and (15) Health

problems. (Bahv Patel, 2016)

According to the published research from researchgate.net, The main results were as

follows; First, children from broken families showed some behavior problems such as

aggressiveness, anxiety, developmental disorder, absences from school, bad-habits and

attention-seeking behaviors. The parenting behaviors of broken families were

characterized as negative, rejective, and inconsistent behaviors. Second, emotional and

behavioral problems of children from broken families varied as a function of child sex,

care giver, reason of loss and parenting. It also showed that two parents are much better

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than one if children are to avoid slipping into emotional distress and anti-social

behaviour.

The findings say that children’s family backgrounds are as important - if not more so

- than whether their home is poor, workless, has bad health, or has no one with any

educational qualifications. (Steve Doughty, 2008)

When that family is suddenly torn apart, regardless of the reason, it can begin to

make kids concerned. Oftentimes, children feel that they are to blame for their broken

family, when in most cases, they have nothing to do with it. That's where these feelings

begin to come into play, and children may feel depressed, upset, angry, and insecure

about their family, as well as about their family, as well as about life in general. Children

who encounter parents who are always fighting may lose the attention of their parents,

and thus, face the same effects of having a broken family.

(http://www.reference.com/family/causes-effects-broken family-3c1a682522c14906)

However, broken homes also have some positive effects for children. Single parents

are often closer to their children than married parents were. This is can also be negative

as when a child takes on too much responsibilitybecause one or both parents are not

functioning well as parent, or when a parent talks to a child about how hurt they are by

the other parent, or how horrible that other parent is. Often a separated parent will make

an effort to spend quality time with the children and pay attention to their desires.

(Disneyland, small gifts, phone calls, etc). And you can imagine that some children might

find some benefit in celebrating two Christmasses and birthdays each year. If both

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parents remarry, they may have twice as many supportive adults/nurturers. At the very

least, when parents can control their conflict, the children can experience freedom from

daily household tension between parents. (2019 © Resourceful Internet Solutions, Inc.)

If you're the right kind of personor have the right kind of mindset, a broken family

or negative childhood can make you stronger, tougher, yet more empathetic and kinder.

Most people think that there is nothing positive about separation as the negative effects

are more obvious and talked about. 'Ofcourse there is going to be some turbulence and

adjustment for the whole family and in some parental separation the process is harrowing,

exhausting and a long drawn out one but sometimes separation can be the best thing for

everyone involved. Separation can be a positive thing when the marriage is in high

conflict and the children are exposed to violence, abusive substances etc. It is not healthy

for children to be in an environment where they see a lack of respect and trust. Often

when the child has been a victim of domestic violence then that child will grow up

disliking societies' vices. That's surely is a positive.

For some families being under one roof does not work. The stress of long hours,

commitments and strains can impact on their family life and no matter how hard the

parents work at trying to keep the family unit together they can't. Separation happens and

when it does it can be a good thing for an unhappy family who knows being apart is the

best thing for their children. It can also bring relief for the children. If the parents have

been very open and vocal about how they feel about each other in front of their children,

the children will no longer have to listen to the rows, shouting, screaming etc.

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Very few separations are friendly but once the household situation is diffused by a

family breakup and the daily problems have disappeard, the children benefit because they

are no longer living and breathing a situation that has become a norm. They are no longer

in the difficult situation of feeling the need to take sides during parental arguments and

disagreements and having to listen to them.

Some parents even find a way to get along for the sake of the children once they are

no longer living together. Once the children are no longer exposed to the ongoing

hostility in their living environment, they can benefit tremendously. While they miss

living with both parents, ultimately they are much happier when they aren't dealing with

adult problems. If parents after breakup can remain friendly, the children will learn that

relationships don't have to break down completely. They can be changed into something

else. If they see their parents acting maturely at a difficult time they will have more

respect for them and they wipp learn that this is the way you deal with problems in a civil

way.

Children need good parenting and it may be that they have not had any since the

marriage started to show its crack. Parents can be so focused on the problems in the

marriage that good parenting may not have happened. But it can return. Separation can

help both parents become better parents as they learn to value their time with their

children more and get to re-connect with them. But whatever the case, the children will

always be affected in a positive way when a parent shows that they love and care for

them.

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Children who have gone through a separation with their parents can reap the benefits

of spending one on one time with each parent. Despite the difficulties of separation, the

one on one time is a great bonding opportunity for parents and children to experience.

There will be less time but the quality of time spent together is usually increased because

the parent is totally focused on the children and the time together is valued more.

There are more positive aspects to parental breakup. On a more superficial level

when mum and dad live in separate houses the children may be introduced to new

children their age so they may have more friends. Mum and dad eventually may get

remarried or co-habit with someone who also has children. For a child that is an only

child or wants morw siblings this can be a good thing. In a same way that if mum or dad

move away to be closer to their immediate family for more emotional support the

children will get to know their extended family better.

Separation of the parents can sometimes bring out the best in children especially

older children who have siblings. They want to protect their younger sisters and brothers

and do so by making sure they are okay and being compassionate towards them. It can

bring out a maturity and strength beyond their years. Especially girls. Some are quite

happy to take the role of nurturer and see dad or mum not being around as a sign to take

on more responsibilty. They want to do it and show support to the resident parent.

Children of separated parents can also have a better understanding of life. They can

be more helpful in nature, caring and tolerant because of their experience. The fact that

they have had to go through the parent separation can give them practical skills such as

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problem-solving skills. If their parents are not around so much who is going to help them

with their problems? Separation of parents can be positive but it is mainly down to the

parents to make it this way. (Naomi Richards, 2017)

Articles 195 and 196 of the Family Code enumerate the persons who are under

obligation to support each other, thus: (1) The spouses; (2) Legitimate ascendants and

descendants; (3) Parents and their legitimate children and the legitimate and illegitimate

children of the latter; (4) Parents and their illegitimate children and the legitimate and

illegitimate children of the latter; (5) Legitimate brothers and sisters, whether of full or

half-blood; and (6) Brothers and sisters not legitimately related, whether of the full or

half-blood, except only when the need for support of the brother or sister, being of age, is

due to a cause imputable to the claimant’s fault or negligence.

On the other hand, the amount of support should be in proportion to the resources or

means of the giver and the necessities of the recipient, pursuant to Articles 194, 201 and

202 of the Family Code:

Art. 194. Support comprises everything indispensable for sustenance, dwelling,

clothing, medical attendance, education and transportation, in keeping with the financial

capacity of the family.

The education of the person entitled to be supported referred to in the preceding

paragraph shall include his schooling or training for some profession, trade or vocation,

even beyond the age of majority. Transportation shall include expenses in going to and

from school, or to and from place of work.

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Art. 201. The amount of support, in the cases referred to in Articles 195 and 196,

shall be in proportion to the resources or means of the giver and to the necessities of the

recipient.

Art. 202. Support in the cases referred to in the preceding article shall be reduced or

increased proportionately, according to the reduction or increase of the necessities of the

recipient and the resources or means of the person obliged to furnish the same.

If you’re a parent, it is safe to assume that you would want the best for your child

and you wouldn’t hesitate to provide adequate support. However, it’s unfortunate that

when it comes to support for the common children (whether legitimate or illegitimate), so

many fathers still fail (or worse, simply refuse) to provide adequate support. Whatever

the reason is, and regardless of whether or not these reasons are correct, the problem

became pervasive, so much so that Congress saw it fit to “criminalize” (only against

fathers) the withholding of support in certain instances. Not everyone knows that this is

covered under Republic Act No. 9262, otherwise known as the “Anti-Violence Against

Women and their Children Act of 2004“.

Not everyone also knows that R.A. 9262 provides for criminal sanctions or penalties

for failure to provide support or withholding custody, in certain cases. (Atty. Fred, 2006)

It is a tremendous burden on a child to experience a broken family. A broken home

can distrupt and confuse a child's world. This is true from infancy through the teen years.

No one wants to lose the secure feeling that a family provides. Children experience wide

array emotions to try to navigate. Parents have to provide support for their child. It is

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important that the child knows that he is still safe, lovedand cherished. (Anusha Ravi,

2016)

(BrokenFamilyHelp.com), answered the question – What is the solution for broken

families? There are multiple solutions for broken families. The first solution is to agree to

communicate. Another solution is for the family members to write respectable but honest

letters to each other to discuss their individual issues. The family could also seek

professional help through therapists, counselors or church-related groups. Lastly, a

solution is for the broken family to go their separate ways and potentially develop newer

extended families. According to BrokenFamilyHelp.com, "there is a resolution and

solution for every broken family situation and problem." This suggestion proves to be

true. The first step to resolving broken family issues is for each member of the family to

recognize that there are issues present and agree that it is a priority for them solve the

issues. After that, the work begins with communicating with one another. Usually

families become broken through a lack of communication or negative communication, so

the resolution is to do the exact opposite, which is present positive communication.

Because of potentially negative emotions towards each other, the tactic is to involve an

outside party that is not biased toward either side to facilitate the communication. This

person, whom a lot of times is a counselor or therapist, serves as a mediator during

communication. Their focus is to keep the communication directed towards coming to a

solution. The last step is this matter is patience. It takes an indefinite amount of time to

repair a broken family.

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How to overcome from the problems of broken family? (1) Re-marriage. If it is

possible, remarriage is the first medicine to provide for broken family, particularly in

annulment. But it may be difficult to remarry, basing on the situation how they get

annulled. The separated parents must reconsider the future effects of their deeds to their

children. The children may grow up with having step-family or rather they will lose their

nature in life if the family goes on as broken. To remarry, trying to develop new positive

relationships within the family or between the couple is very necesarry. Majority of the

children support the remarry of their parents. (2) Coping with the conflict. This is the

other step that we can look for the solution of broken family. To remarry, coping with the

problem is a must. Let the parent started to use their strength to cope with the difficulties

in the family, the children will follow. (3) Forgiveness in the family. Family problems

have to be found in every home, whether is any kind of family. Due to some conflicts and

some mistakes we made, the other members got discontentment. Whenever problems

come in the family, mutual forgiveness is the needed step to be taken. Forgiveness will

prevent the splitting up and it will also restructure the relationship. (4) Going on with the

matter. Sometimes, there are impossibilities to cope with the problems, and unsolvable

splitting has come. In the situation, remaining members need to strengthen themselves to

go on with the matter. Whether they may lose father or mother, son or daughter, if there

is no hope to get back the lost ones, they should go on with trying to have the proper

running family. Here preparing them to have courage to go on with trying to have the

proper running family. Here preparing them to have courage to go on is a responsibility.

(5) Keeping family relationship unchanged. This is preventing suggestion that the family

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need to keep the relationship of the members unchanged or more keeping it more

strength. (http://www.drenda.com/family/tips-mendingpreventing-broken-family)

To have that kind of family, there should be proper arrangement of doing things

together. Some suggestions are: (1) Having family day once a week. Let a different

family member choose the "perfect day" each week, keeping in budget, of course. (2)

Praying on family day. Even if only for a few minutes, praying together creates better

relationship. Planning a break away from everyone and everything except spouse and

children for some time is sometime to be practiced. (3) Engage teens in the planning

process. Letting children or teens to help the father with research, reservations, and ideas

is very meaningful points. Adventure is important, and can make you "way cool" to your

teen. Find something to do together. Doing something together as couple or family is

another ideal developing relationship. Nearly any activity done together can inspire

communication.

(http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_effects_of_broken_families_on_children, 30

August 2012)

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The conceptual framework of this study is presented in the Figure 1 in the schematic

Diagram below.

The Disturbed Student

The Determined Youngster

The Lived
Experiences
The Forgiving Child
Of Students
Having a
The Longing Spirit
Broken Family
The Joyful Struggle

The Saddened Soul

Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of the Study

Scope and Limitation of the Study

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This study is intended to find out the lived experiences of students having a

broken family of Manapla National High School, Manapla Negros Occidental, School

Year 2018-2019.

This study is limited to the students having a broken family in the senior high

school of Manapla National High School in Barangay I-A, Manapla Negros Occidental

enrolled in the school year 2018-2019. The participants of this study was the 5 students

that was taken from the population of students in the said school enrolled in the school

year 2018-2019.

Significance of the Study

The result of this study is beneficial to the following:

Children. For them to have knowledge about broken family.

Parents. They can be aware that they should fulfill their duty as parents as well as

their guidance for their children.

Teachers. They will be able to understand the situation of their student that have a

broken family and lead the students to the right path.

School Administrators. For them to be notified of the useful findings that they

can apply to develop strategies that can aid the lived experiences of students hav ing a

broken family.

Researchers. For us to know the lived experiences of students having a broken

family and to understand the situation they've going through in their everyday lives.

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Readers and Future Researchers. For them to identify the lived experiences of
students having a broken family and will help them in creating a research that is related in
our topic.

Definition of Terms

The following terms are either defined conceptually and/or operationally for a

better understanding of this study:

Broken Family. Conceptually defined as a family in which the parents are

separated or divorced -- is disruptive to your child's life no matter how carefully you

protect him. Over time, your little one will come to accept his new "normal," but

recognize that it will take time for this acceptance to happen and that behavioral bumps

will occur along the way. (Carly Seifert, 2013)

In this study, operationally defined as a family that have a single parent.

Lived Experiences. Conceptually defined as a explored and understood in

qualitative research, is a representation and understanding of a researcher or research

subject’s human experiences, choices, and options and how those factors influence one’s

perception of knowledge. (Lisa M. Given, 2008)

In this study, operationally defined as the experiences that our conversation

partners had.

Students. Conceptually defined as a person who is studying at a university or

other place of higher education. (Oxford Dictionary)

In this study, operationally defined as the status of our conversation partners.

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Chapter 2

METHODOLOGY

This chapter discusses the research design used in the study, the participants of

the study, the research instrument, the procedures employed in the study.

Research Design

This qualitative study employed the phenomenology research design specifically

utilizing the survey questionnaire. According to (Myers, 2002), a phenomenology

research design describes the structures of experiences as they present themselves to

consciousness, without recourse to theory, deduction, or assumptions from other

disciplines.

This research design was used in the study for it collects the qualitative

information of among the conversation partners. This study extracts on the Lived

Experiences of Students Having a Broken Family. The researchers believed that the

phenomenology research design was suitable to use in this study.

Conversation Partners

The participants of this study were the five students having a broken family of

Manapla National High School-Senior High School of the school year 2018-2019. The

participants were identified thru the personal information slip that were made by the

researchers.

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Inclusion Criteria

This determines the characteristics that that students should have in order to be

our conversation partner. Our conversation partner must be a member of a dysfunctional

family. Ranging from 16-19 years old and must be senior high school students.

Purposive sampling

Purposive sampling was used in this study. According to (Ben Foley 2018),

purposive sampling also known as judgmental, selective, or subjective sampling is a form

of non-probability sampling in which researchers rely on their own judgment when

choosing members of the population to participate in their study. This sampling method

requires researchers to have prior knowledge about the purpose of their studies so that

they can properly choose and approach eligible participants. Researchers use purposive

sampling when they want to access a particular subset of people, as all participants of a

study are selected because they fit a particular profile.

Instrument

The researchers conducted one-on-one structured interviews. According to

business dictionary.com, structured interview is a fixed format interview in which all

questions were prepared beforehand and are put in the same order to each interviewee.

Although this style lacks the free flow of a friendly conversation (as in an unstructured

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interview) it provides the precision and reliability required in certain situations. Also

called directive interview.

Tool

The researchers used the field note in order to jot down all the necessary

information and served as the evidence that the researcher conducted in this study.The

researchers of the study used the structured interview guide to generate responses from

the students. There are 20 questions in order to determine the lived experiences of

students having a broken family.

The validity test was conducted for the validity of questionnaire for the reason

that it was an interview guide. In order to establish the validity, the researchers submitted

it to the three persons who are skilled in both the content and practice relative to the

study.

Procedures

Data Gathering. The researchers used the structured interview guide which

undergo validity and test before the construct of the study. After the validity and test. The

questionnaire undergoes some corrections as indicated by the validators. The interview

guide was ready for gathering the researchers sent a letter to the school principal to ask a

permission to conduct a study on "The Lived Experiences of Students having a Broken

Family". After the approval of the school principal, the researchers begun to collect

information by giving personal information slip to the senior high school students. Who

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were identified as the students having a broken family.After known who are the students

having a broken family. The researchers begun to conduct oral interview to the

conversation partners and instructed them about the nature of the study.

Data Explication. The researchers used the following steps in order to better

explain and investigate the responses of our conversation partners.

Step 1. Bracketing and phenomenological reduction. In this step, the responses

of the conversation partners was turned into transcripts and the responses was reduced in

order to have a deeper understanding of the answers.

Step 2. Reducing the transcripts to general units of meaning. The transcripts

was reduced by determining only the responses that are relevant in the study. 124 general

units if meaning was found out relevant in the study.

Step 3. Looking into relevant meaning if it answers the overarching question.

The answers of the responses that should be included is the responses that answers the

question direct to the point.

Step 4. Delineating units of meaning. Redundancies were eliminated. After

analyzing the responses of our conversation partners, the responses was reduced. From

124 general units of meaning, the 22 responses was omitted. Then, there are only 102

responses that was retained.

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Step 5. Common essence through cluster of relevant meaning. The responses

that have the same thoughts were grouped into 15 clusters that shows the relevant

meaning of the responses.

Step 6. Forming themes. After identifying the 15 clusters, this step has an

intention to find out the central idea or the themes that are prevalent in the grouped

clusters. 6 themes were formed.

Ethical Considerations. Before we conducted our study, we provided an

informed consent to the conversation partners. We went to the gatekeeper who was the

teacher to ask for the data of the students that were delving into the issue. We’ve ensured

the confidentiality of the data and protect the anonymity of the conversation partners. Our

conversation partners were having their code names: R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5

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Chapter 3
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter presents the results and discussion of the data gathered based on the

problem.

Interview Transcriptions

This section presents the interview questions, responses of our conversation

partners in vernacular and the translated statements.

1. How can you participate well in your class despite your family situation?
R1: Indi makafocus sa pag iskwela kag wala balon kwarta indi makapamati sang
dicuss ni maam kag sir.
1
I cannot focus in my study, because, I don’t have money, 2I cannot listen to the
discussion of my teachers.
R2: 3I don’t mind my family problem when I am school.
R3: Hindi ko naman dinadala yong mga problema namin sa paaralan basta’t masaya
ako kapag kasama ang aking mga kaibigan.
4
I don’t bring my problem in school, I’m just happy being with my friends.
R4:5I participate in school very well despite of my family problem.
R5: Dapat maging positibo at kong anong gawain sa pag-aaral gawin upang ito ay
mabawasan ng iyong maramdaman.
6
I need to be positive and whatever assigned tasks in school, should be accomplished
and to lessen the negative feelings, despite the problem.

2. Does insecurity affect your academic performance?

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R1: Yes. Kay silaya complete ngamag meeting sa ini kag tapos ikaw ya yawan ka
hinulat kung meeting sa imo lang indi.
7
Yes, because they are complete during the meeting, unlike me I have a hard time
waiting for them and there are times that they will not arrive.
R2:8 Yes, it affects in my academic performance.
R3: Hindi dahil hindi ako pinapabayaan ang aking pag-aaral.
9
No, because I give my best for my study.
R4: 10No because I believe in myself that I will finish my studies and I will do my
best to perform in school actively.
R5: Hindi dahil hindi ako maapektuhan dahilanan na ako ay kontento na ako kung
ano meron na sa akin.
11
No, I am not affected because; I am contented for what I have.

3. Does having a broken family affect your academic performance? Yes or No? and
Why?
R1: Yes. Kay dawara baling may madumduman ka sa imo ka pamilya daw indi mo na
mabal-an kung ano himo-on ko.
12
Yes, because I may remember something from my family which makes me confused
what I’m supposed to do.
R2: 13Yes, because I can’t focus in my study.
R3: No. dahil hindi naman lahat ng pamilyang nagkawatak-watak ay maaring
pinapabayaan ang pag-aaral.
14
No, because not all families which are broken will disregard the value of education.
R4: 15No, because I studied very well so that I can change myself to better and
improve.
R5: No, hindi hadlang ang separadong pamilya dahil ito ang aking ginagamit kong
inspirasyon upang ako ay makatapos at maipakita sa kanila ang magsisikap ko sa
aking pag-aaral.
16
No, it is not a hindrance, in fact,17 I used this as my inspiration to show to them that
I am determined to finish my study.

4. Is there any circumstances that lead you to give up in your studies? Yes or NO?
What circumstances are these?

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R1: Yes. Ang pagiging stressed ko sang ina kag pati man sa family ko nga indo ko
nila.kaya pa eskwelahon.kay may asthma ko.
18
Yes, I am stressed, for my family cannot afford me to send to school because I have
an asthma.
19
R2: Yes, because even if I had a sin or nothing they always scolded me.
R3. No
R4. No
R5: Yes, sapagkat kawalan ng supporta.sa mga magulang na bibigyan ng

pangangailangan sapagkat ako ay maraming.alam na trabaho.l upang mairaus ko

ang aking pag-aaral na hindi sumusuko ano man ang pagsubok dumaan sa akin.

20
Yes, having no support of our basic needs from your parents, however 21I have a
lot of works, I know to sustain my study, no matter what challenges may come to me.

5. How can you manage to handle those hindrances without your mother or father at
home?
R1. May ara man nga makabulig sa akon a. Lolo kag Lola a.
22
My grandfather and grandmother are the ones who helped me.
R2: 23Im always do is to play and listening to music 24and the kind of things that I
know that can be possible to forget that there will never coming home again. Sad,
but true.
R3: Sinasabi ko sa sarili ko na kakayanin ang mga problemang hinaharap namin.
25
I always told to myself that I can face whatever problems may come us.
26
R4: I will make that hindrances as inspiration in my study so that I can finish
my schooling.
R5: Sa pamamagitan ng aking mga kaibigan pamilya na nagbibigay ng mabuting
paalala sa akin at itorin ang nagpapasaya sa aking buhay.
27
Through my friends and family who always give me advice and make me happy
at the same time.

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6. Does having a broken family have a negative effects on your social life? Support
your answer.
R1: Yes, Kay kung kis-a indi ko kasaho nga sa kadamu-on nga mga tawo a.
28
Yes, because I am not used to be exposed to a lot of people.
R2: 29No, I don’t do bad things to others, what I always do is to focus on the things
which make me happy.
R3: Opo hindi naming masisi kung pinag-uusapan kami nila.
30
Yes, for we cannot blame anybody if we are the talk of the town.
R4: 31No because there is no negative effects in my life and I can do my life even I
have broken family.
R5: Hindi dahil hindi hadlang ang pagkasira ng pamilya sa pagkikihalubilo dahil
dito rin ako kumukuha ng lakas at inspirasyon sa akin kaibigan.
32
No, because having a broken family is not a hindrance to socialize with other
people, 33they are also the source of my strength and inspiration every time I face
my friends.

7. Were there any circumstances that your friends didn’t acknowledge your presence
because of your situation?
R1: Indi man gd a. Gina sapak man ko nila gyapon a kay indi nila mabal-an nga
biskan broken family ko kay wala ko man yagina share a.
34
Not really, my friends still acknowledge my presence despite my situation,
because, 35I didn’t share to them about my family’s personal problem.
R2: 36No, they always acknowledge my presence, because they always care about
me.
R3: Wala naman akong naranasan sa ganyan.
37
No, for I didn’t experience that.
R4: No answer
R5: Pakikiusapan ko sila dahil pamilya lang ang nasira hindi ako pero kong hindi
sila gusto sa akin bakit ko pa ba ipagpipilit sa taong hindi gusto at hindi rin ako
siguro mamamatay kung wala akong kaibigan.

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I will talk to them that it is not me who is almost destroyed and our friendship
will still remain, however,39 if they don’t to talk to me any longer, then I will not
insist myself to them, maybe, I will not die if I don’t have friends.

8. Are you afraid to interact with people in your community because of your
situation? Why?

R1: Oo a. Kay ara balang sunlugon ka man nila sa kadamu-an nga tawo kag
pahuy-an ka nila.
40
Yes, because I get bullied and ashamed in front of many people.

R2: 41No, because I don’t want to feel it.

R3: Wala akong paki kung palagi nalang kami pinag-uusapan.

42
I don’t care if they talk about us.
R4: 43No, I’m not afraid because she/he accepts and respect me.
R5: No, dahil akong tipong babae na mahilig magkaibigan sa lalaki.
44
No, because I am the type of a girl who wants to be friends with boys.

9. How do you cope up when you heard some rumours about the situation of your
family in your community?

R1: Nalampasan ko ni kag kung ara sila nga ginachismis sa akon or sa amon
gina likawan ko na lang sila kag ginapabay-an a.
45
I surpassed this situation, and whenever they are around me, I ignored them
instead.

R2: 46I’m easily tired.

R3: Hindi ko na lang sila pinapansin.

47
I don’t mind them.

R4: Hindi ko na lang sila pinapansin na alam kona pag pinansin ko sila lalo langl
ala ang situation ko at isa pa sanay na din ako sa pang lalait nila.

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I ignored them instead, for I know, if I will entertain them, it will just make my
situation worse, aside, 49I am used with all their bad impressions about me.

R5: Kung ako makarinig tungkol sa pamilya ko hindi ko sila papansinin dahil
totoo naman at gusto naman nila sapagkat gusto ko hindi ako nila maawa sa akin
dahil hindi naman ako ng magsinungaling hahayaan ko naman sila bahala na
diyan sila basta ako ay mag-aaral at makatapos na pag-aaral.
50
If I heard them talking about the situation of my family, I would rather ignore
them for I know they want it, and 51I don’t want their sympathy for me. 52I am
honest to myself that I don’t lie, so they are free what they are wanted to say
about me, I will pursue my study in order to graduate.

10. Do you see your other parent? (Father/Mother) if so, how often?

R1: Mother sometimes kis-a kolang sa nag aka kit-an kay busy sa gina ubrahan
niya a.
53
My mother is busy with her work, so we only see each other sometimes.

R2: 54No, since I am 7 years old. My father left us.

R3: Siyempre hindi naman ganon kalala ang aming pamilya pero ang mga
magulang ang hindi bate.
55
Of course, for my family is not that worst, only our parents did not reconcile.

R4: 56No because my second father is a very good father to me and to my sister
and brother.

R5: Oo, Nakikita ko silang masayang pamilya sapgkat ako ay patuloy parin nag
hahanap ng kalinga at pag-aaruga ng magulang pero ipinapasok ko sa utak ko na
kong ako ay patuloy parin nag hahanap ng kalinga at pag-aarugga ng magulang
pero ipinapasok ko sa utak ko na ako ang makapamilya rin hindi ako magkatulad
sa kanila na iniwan kaming magkapatid.
57
Yes, I see them happy being together, however 58I still longing for their guidance
and to take good care of me, but I instil in my mind that someday, 59I will have also my
own family and I don’t want it to happen this again.

11. Does having this situation affect you emotionally?

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R1: Oo a. Kay ara baling kung may nakita ka nga sila sa may amon tapos ikaw ya
wala kag gakadumduman ko man sa kung kis-a kag siyempre pa gid nga indi
kami kompleto nga anak a.

Yes, every time I saw that they are complete, 60I would remember that I and my
other siblings are separated.
R2: No

R3: Wala

R4: 61 Not all because 62my second father is very close to me all the time.

R5: Yes. Oo pero nasanay na ako sa tuwing gabe na naiisip ko nawasak ang
aking pamilya. At makita ko silang masaya. Nalulungkot ako dahil sa sarili ko
may kulang na hindi mabubuo pagkatao ko.

Yes,63 I am used to thinking every night that my family is broken. 64It hurts every
time I see that there are families who are happy. I’m sad that a part of me is
missing.

12. What did you feel when you discover that your mom and dad will never be
together anymore?

R1. Daw mahibi kung kis-a a kay siya ya wala na kag wala ginabuligan si mama
kung ano man ang kondisyon nila a.
65
I’m closed to crying sometimes because my father is not already with us. My
mother no longer has a support.

R2: No. because they don’t even care about us, and 66it gets me thinking not to
care about him too.

R3: Malungkot
67
Sad

R4: Syempre naghihinayang pero nagpapasalamat parin ako na may meron

akong pangalawang tatay na nag aaruga sa amin.

Of course, 68I feel sorry but I’m still grateful because 69I have someone who stands
as my second father and somebody who cares for us.

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R5: Malungkot pero nagpapasalamat ako dahil sila mismo ang ginawa kong
inspirasyon upang ako ay makatapos sa pag-aaral at para matulungan ko sila
kahit na hindi na mabubuo ang gaming pamilya.
70
I’m sad but grateful because 71I consider them as my inspiration to finish my
studies even though we won’t be complete already.

13. Do you have any idea why your parents broke up? Why?

R1: My papa was died kag indi ko man mabal-an kung ano man na ang matabo
sa iya.
72
My father died and I don’t know what happened to him.

R2: No, because 73I was only 7 years old that time and didn’t even think about my
problem, and 74until now I still want to know the reason why they broke up.

R3: Opo sa palaging paglalasing ni papa.

Yes, because 75my father is a drunkard.

R4: 76Financial

R5: Third party si mama ang unang nag cheat kay papa una bata palang ako
nawasak na ang aming pamilya during na aking kaarawan lumayas si mama
dahil may iba na siya ang akin sa akin after 15 years bumalik sya upang kunin
ako pero hindi ako sumama sa kanya, pero hindi rin ako sumama kay papa
sapagkat humanap rin siya ng asawa na sinasaktan rin ako.

It was 77because of the third party issue. 78My mother was the one who cheated on
my father first. In my young age, my family has already been shattered. On my
birthday, my Mama went away from home. She went back 15 years after that,
wanting to get me from my Papa but I did not go with her. However, I didn’t stay
with my father too, because my father had a second wife who abused me
physically.

14. Do you consider having a broken family as a painful experience? Why?

R1: Indi man guid a. kayindi mo man mabal-an kung ano ang natabo sa iya nga
gulpi lang sa nadula a.

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Not really, because I did not entirely know what happened, he just went away all
of a sudden.

R2: 80Yes, because if the family no longer has a father, there is no protector as
well

R3: Hindi na ngayon dahil hindi ko naman sila masisisi sa paghihiwalay nilang
dalawa.
81
Not already now because I can’t blame them for what happened.
R4: No because 82I accept the reality that they broke up.

R5: Oo dahil ang sakit na hindi na mabubuo ang aking pamilya pero hindi ako
nag papaapekto nagpatuloy pa rin sumikap mag-aral para makatapos.

Yes, because 83I’m in pain knowing that my family won’t be complete but 84I
won’t let it get into me and make me affected. 85I would still strive in my studies
to graduate.

15. How can you prevent emotional stress because of your family’s situation?

R1: Makigbato nalang ko a kag likawan ang gakatabo sa mga family mo sa akon
a.
86
I would fight and would never mind the circumstances that are happening in our
family.

R2: I always 87do something for myself like listening to music, 88watching movies,
and 89hanging out with my friends.

R3: Yong hindi mo makakasama ang buong pamilya mo.

90
When you cannot be with your family.

R4: Hindi ko na lang pinapahalata.minsan na nasasaktan ako minsan pinag-

usapan yung family problem ko.
91
I do not just show it but 92there are times that I get hurt whenever the discussion
will be all about family.

R5: Sa totoo lang wala akong makalang pakiramdam na pagkasira ng buhay ko

dahil sa aking tita na nagaruga sa akin at tinuring akong totoong anak.

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To be honest, 93I don’t feel that my life has been broken because 94my aunt takes
care of me and she sees me as her own child.

16. Are you aware that having a broken family can cause depression? Why?

R1: Oo, Kay nabatyagan mo na nga indi kami kompleto sa paminsaron mo kag
wala kuna kabalo kung ano na ang sa ginahimo a.
Yes, because 95I feel that we are not complete and 96I do not have the power to
change it.

R2: Yes, because sometimes I can’t sleep at night thinking about it, and 97I also
can’t concentrate in my studies.

R3: Ang ina dahil kung hindi nila makakaya ang mga problema na kinakaharap
nila maaring magdudulot ng pagkasira ng kanilang ulo.
If the mothers can’t handle the problems they are facing, it will leave them with
great sorrow that might affect their mental health.
R4: Hindi dahil tinutulungan naman ako ng mga magulang ko na maging ok lang
palagi.

No, because 98my parents help me to be fine always.

R5: Hindi, dipende sa mga taong mapaapekto sa pagkasira ng pamilya dahil

kong magpaapekto sila mismo makasira ng kanilang ulo.

No, 99it depends on the person if he/she lets the circumstances break him/her. 100
If
a person gets affected, he/she is the one who will be defeated in the end.

17. Do you always think that you’re not alone and abandoned?

R1: Wala man ko gapaminsar nga ako lang man isa kag nabatyagan ko gid nga
amo na a.

No, 101I haven’t thought that I’m alone and I don’t feel that way.

R2: Yes, because 102my friends are always there to listen to my problems since
they care about me.

R3: Yes.

R4: No.

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R5: Oo dahil may kaibigan ako na nagpapasya sa akin at mga pamilya ko na at

lalong-lalo na ang aking lolo na mahal na mahal ako.

Yes because 103I have my friends and family who make me happy, most especially
104
my grandmother who loves me so much.

18. How do you stay positive despite of your situation?

R1: Ipakita ko sila nga kaya ko na para mabal-an niyo.
105
I will show to them that I can make it so they would know.

R2: Because 106I don’t care even if I don’t have a father, 107
it’s okay my mother is
always there for me.

R3: Wag mag-isip ng masama tungkol sa pamilya.

108
I don’t think bad about my family.

R4: Palagi lang masaya at good vibes.

109
I’m always happy and is 110generating good vibes.

R5: Sa pamamagitan ng pag nakita kong masaya akong tao sapagkat may
pinagdadaanan at nag-aaral ako ng mabuti sa dahil ako ay isang honor student
sa aming room.
111
I would show to them that I’m a happy person even though I have my own
struggles; 112I would still study well since I am one of the honor students in our
classroom.

19. How would you avoid mental depression?

R1: Kaya ko man maiwasan or malikawan ang gina pang hambal nila a.
113
I can avoid it by ignoring the things they are saying against me.

R2:114Through listening to music and 115playing basketball with my friends.

R3: Palaging masaya at makikisama sa mga kaibigan.

116
I’m always happy with my friends.

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R4: 117I don’t mind the bad things that happened to me, 118
I just enjoy my life in
this world.

R5: Sa pamamagitan ng pakikihalubilo sa ibang tao at dapat maging positive

lang palagi at maging masayahin at mag-aaral ng mabuti at higit sa lahat kumain
ng chocolate.
119
Through my interaction with other people, I stay positive and happy as well.
120
I’m studying well and 121I eat chocolates.

20. Does your experience affect your mental behaviour? Why?

R1: Oo kay nabal-an ko na subong nga kami lang pirmi kag indi kami kompleto
kag indi malipayon subong a.

Yes because I already know now that it is only in our minds though we are not
complete and we are feeling sad about it.

R2: No, because 122I have control in my life.

R3: Hindi naman.

Not really.
R4: Hindi kasi wala naman akong naaalala na masama sa behaviour.

No because 123I couldn’t remember any bad behaviour I did.

R5: Hindi dahil ito ang daan upang ako ay magpursige sa pag-aaral ko at dito
rin ako humuhugot ng lakas.
124
No, because it is a way for me to pursue with my studies and I am pulling off
my strength from it.

Results and Discussion

Table 1. Units of General Meaning

1
I cannot focus in my study
2
I cannot listen to the discussion of my teachers.

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I don’t mind my family problem when I am school.
4
I don’t bring my problem in school, I’m just happy being with my friends.
5
I participate in school very well despite of my family problem.
6
I need to be positive and whatever assigned tasks in school, should be accomplished
and to lessen the negative feelings, despite the problem.
7
Yes, because they are complete during the meeting, unlike me I have a hard time
waiting for them and there times that they will not arrive.
8
Yes, it affects in my academic performance.
9
No, because I give my best for my study.
10
No because I believe in myself that I will finish my studies
11
No, I am not affected because, I am contented for what I have.
12
Yes, because I may remember something from my family which makes me confused
what I’m supposed to do.
13
Yes, because I can’t focus in my study.
14
No, because not all families which are broken will disregard the value of education.
15
No, because I studied very well so that I can change myself to become better.
16
No, it is not a hindrance.
17
I used this as my inspiration to show to them that I am determined to finish my
study.
18
Yes, I am stressed, for my family cannot afford to send me to school because I have
an asthma.
19
Yes, because even if I do good they always scolded me.
20
Yes, having no support of our basic needs from your parents.
21
I have a lot of works, I know to sustain my study, no matter what challenges may
come to me.
22
My grandfather and grandmother are the ones who helped me.
23
What I always do is to play and listen to music
24
and the kind of things that I know can help to forget that there will never coming
home again. Sad, but true.

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25
I always told to myself that I can face whatever problems may come us.

26
I will make hindrances as inspiration in my study so that I can finish my schooling.
27
Through my friends and family who always give me advice and make me happy at
the same time.
28
Yes, because I am not used being exposed to a lot of people.
29
No, I don’t do bad things to others, what I always do is to focus on the things which
make me happy.
Yes, for we cannot blame anybody if we are the talk of the town.
31
No because there is no negative effects in my life and I can do my life even I have
broken family.
32
No, because having a broken family is not a hindrance to socialize with other people,

33
they are also the source of my strength and inspiration every time I face my friends.

34
Not really, my friends still acknowledge my presence despite my situation
35
I didn’t share to them about my family’s personal problem.
36
No, they always acknowledge my presence, because they always care about me.
37
No, for I didn’t experience that.
38
I will talk to them that it is not me who is almost destroyed and our friendship will still
remain

39
if they don’t to talk to me any longer, then I will not insist myself to them, maybe, I
will not die if I don’t have friends.
40
Yes, because I get bullied and ashamed in front of many people.
41
No, because I don’t want to feel it.

42
I don’t care if they talk about us.
43
No, I’m not afraid because she/he accepts and respect me.

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No, because I am the type of a girl who wants to be friends with boys.
45
I surpassed this situation, and whenever they are around me, I ignored them instead.
46
I’m easily tired.
47
I don’t mind them.
48
I ignored them instead, for I know, if I will entertain them, it will just make my
situation worse,
49
I am used with all their bad impressions about me.
50
If I heard them talking about the situation of my family, I would rather ignore them
for I know they want it.
51
I don’t want their sympathy for me.

52
I am honest to myself that I don’t lie, so they are free what they are wanted to say
about me,I will pursue my study in order to graduate.

53
My mother is busy with her work, so we only see each other sometimes.
54
No, since I am 7 years old. My father left us.

55
Of course, for my family is not that worst, only our parents did not reconcile.

56
No because my second father is a very good father to me and to my sister and brother.
57
Yes, I see them happy being together
58
I am still longing for their guidance and to take good care of me
59
I will have also my own family someday and I don’t want it to happen this again.
60
I would remember that I and my other siblings are separated.
61
Not all because
62
my step father is very close to me all the time.
63
I am used to thinking every night that my family is broken.
64
It hurts every time I see that there are families who are happy. I’m sad that a part
of me is missing.

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65
I’m closed to crying sometimes because my father is not already with us. My
mother no longer has a support.
67
Sad
68
I feel sorry but I’m still grateful
69
I have someone who stands as my second father who cares for us.
70
I’m sad but grateful
71
I consider them as my inspiration to finish my studies even though my families
won’t be complete already.
72
My father died and I don’t know what happened to him.
73
I was only 7 years old that time and don’t ever think my problem
74
until now still want to know the reason why they broke up.

75
my father is a drunkard.
76
Financial
77
because of the third party issue
78
My mother was the one who cheated on my father first

79
Not really, because I did not entirely know what happened, he just went away all
of a sudden.
80
Yes, because if one of the family has no father there is no also protector.
81
Not already now because I can’t blame them for what happened.
82
I accept the reality that they broke up.
83
I’m pain knowing that my family won’t be complete
84
I won’t let it get into me and make me affected
85
I would still strive in my studies to graduate.
86
I would fight and would never mind the circumstances that are happening in our
family.

87
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88
watching movies
89
hanging out with my friends.
90
When you cannot be with your family.
91
I do not just show it

92
there are times that I get hurt whenever the discussion will be all about family.
93
I don’t feel that my life has been broken
94
my aunt takes care of me and she sees me as her own child.
95
I feel that we are not complete and 96I do not have the power to change it.

97
I also can’t concentrate in my studies
98
my parents help me to be fine always.
99
it depends on the person if he/she lets the circumstances break him/her
100
If a person gets affected, he/she is the one who defeated in the end.
101
I haven’t thought that I’m alone and I don’t feel that way.
102
my friends are always there to listen to my problems since they care about me.
103
I have my friends and family who make me happy
104
my grandmother who loves me so much.

105
I will show to them that I can make it so they would know.
106
I don’t care even if I don’t have a father
107
it’s okay my mother is always there for me.
108
I don’t think bad about my family.
109
I’m always happy
110
generating good vibes.
111
I would show to them that I’m a happy person even though I have my own
struggles
112
I would still study well since I am one of the honor students in our classroom.

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113
I can avoid it by ignoring the things they are saying against me.

114
Through listening to music

115
playing basketball with my friends.

116
I’m always happy with my friends.
117
I don’t mind the bad things that happened to me
118
I just enjoy my life in this world.
119
Through my interaction with other people, I stay positive and happy as well
120
I’m studying well
121
I eat chocolates.

122
I have control in my life.
123
I couldn’t remember any bad behaviour I did.
124
No, because it is a way for me to pursue with my studies and I am pulling off
my strength from it.

Table 1 presents the 124 general meaning that go through data reduction in order to

determine the answers that was direct to the point from all the responses. The 124

responses came from our 5 conversation partners.

Table 2. Units of Relevant Meaning

1
I cannot focus in my study
2
I cannot listen to the discussion of my teachers.
3
I don’t mind my family problem when I am school.
4
I don’t bring my problem in school, I’m just happy being with my friends.
5
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6
I need to be positive at whatever assigned tasks in school, it should be accomplished
in a way that it lessens the negative feelings, despite the problem.
7
Yes, because they are complete during the meeting, unlike me I have a hard time
waiting for them and there times that they will not arrive.
8
Yes, it affects in my academic performance.
9
No, because I give my best for my study.
10
No because I believe in myself that I will finish my studies
11
No, I am not affected because I am contented with what I have.
12
Yes, because I may remember something from my family which makes me confused
on what I’m supposed to do.
14
No, because not all families that are broken will disregard the value of education.
15
No, because I study very well so I can make myself better.
17
I used this as my inspiration to show to them that I am determined to finish my
study.
19
Yes, because even if I do good they will always scold me.
20
Yes, having no support of our basic needs from your parents.
21
I have a lot of works, I know how to sustain my study, no matter what challenges
may come to me.
22
My grandfather and grandmother are the ones who helped me.
23
What I always do is to play and listen to music

25
I always told to myself that I can face whatever problems may come to us.
26
I will make hindrances as inspiration in my study so I can finish my schooling.
27
Through my friends and family who always give me advice and make me happy at
the same time.

28
Yes, because I am not used to being exposed to a lot of people.

29
No, I don’t do bad things to others, what I always do is focus on the things that
make me happy.

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Yes, for we cannot blame anybody if we are the talk of the town.
31
No because there is no negative effects in my life and I can still continue living even
if I have broken family.
32
No, because having a broken family is not a hindrance to socialize with other people,

33
they are also the source of my strength and inspiration every time I face my friends.

34
Not really, my friends still acknowledge my presence despite my situation
35
I didn’t share to them about my family’s personal problem.
36
No, they always acknowledge my presence, because they always care about me.

38
I will talk to them that it is not me who is almost destroyed and our friendship will
still remain
39
if they don’t to talk to me any longer, then I will not insist myself to them, maybe, I
will not die if I don’t have friends.
40
Yes, because I get bullied and ashamed in front of many people.
41
No, because I don’t want to feel it.
42
I don’t care if they talk about us.
43
No, I’m not afraid because she/he accepts and respect me.
44
No, because I am the type of a girl who wants to be friends with boys.

45
I surpassed this situation, and whenever they are around me, I ignored them instead.
46
I’m easily tired.
47
I don’t mind them.

48
I ignored them instead, for I know, if I will entertain them, it will just make my
situation worse,
49
I am used with all their bad impressions about me.

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50
If I heard them talking about the situation of my family, I would rather ignore them
for I know they want it
51
I don’t want their sympathy for me.
52
I am honest to myself that I don’t lie; they are free to comment anything about me, I
will pursue my study in order to graduate.
53
My mother is busy with her work, so we only see each other sometimes.
54
No, since I am 7 years old. My father left us.

55
Of course, for my family is not that worst, only our parents did not reconcile.
56
No because my second father is a very good father to me and to my sister and brother.

57
Yes, I see them happy being together
58
I am still longing for their guidance and to take good care of me
59
I will have also my own family someday and I don’t want it to happen this again.

60
I would remember that I and my other siblings are separated.
63
I am used to thinking every night that my family is broken.
64
It hurts every time I see that there are families who are happy. I’m sad that a part of me
is missing.

65
I’m closed to crying sometimes because my father is not already with us. My mother
no longer has a support.

67
Sad
92
there are times that I get hurt whenever the discussion will be all about family.

80
Yes, because if a family does not have a father, there will be no protector.

83
I’m in pain knowing that my family won’t be complete
62
my step father is very close to me all the time.

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68
I feel sorry but I’m still grateful

69
I have someone who stands as my second father and who cares for us.
70
I’m sad but grateful
71
I consider them as my inspiration to finish my studies even though my families won’t
be complete already.

94
my aunt takes care of me and she sees me as her own child.
102
my friends are always there to listen to my problems since they care about me.

103
I have my friends and family who make me happy

104
my grandmother who loves me so much.

72
My father died and I don’t know what happened to him.

73
I was only 7 years old that time and don’t ever think my problem

74
until now still want to know the reason why they broke up.

75
my father is a drunkard.

76
Financial
77
because of the third party issue

78
My mother was the one who cheated on my father first
81
Not already now because I can’t blame them for what happened.

82
I accept the reality that they broke up.
99
it depends on the person if he/she lets the circumstances break him/her
100
If a person gets affected, he/she is the one who will be defeated in the end.

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101
I haven’t thought that I’m alone and I don’t feel that way.
84
I won’t let it get into me and make me affected
85
I would still strive in my studies to graduate.

86
I would fight and would never mind the circumstances that are happening in our
family.

101
I haven’t thought that I’m alone and I don’t feel that way.

87
do something for myself like listening to music

88
watching movies
89
hanging out with my friends.

93
I don’t feel that my life has been broken
114
Through listening to music
115
playing basketball with my friends.
90
When you cannot be with your family.

91
I do not just show it

96
I do not have the power to change it.

97
I also can’t concentrate in my studies
105
I will show to them that I can make it so they would know.

106
I don’t care even if I don’t have a father

107
it’s okay my mother is always there for me.

108
I don’t think bad about my family.

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109
I’m always happy

110
generating good vibes.

111
I would show to them that I’m a happy person even though I have my own
struggles
112
I would still study well since I am one of the honor students in our classroom.

113
I can avoid it by ignoring the things they are saying against me.

116
I’m always happy with my friends.

117
I don’t mind the bad things that happened to me
118
I just enjoy my life in this world.
119
Through my interaction with other people, I stay positive and happy as well
122
I have control in my life.
123
I couldn’t remember any bad behaviour I did.
124
No, because it is a way for me to pursue with my studies and I am pulling off
my strength from it.

Table 2 presents that that relevant meaning has 102 units. The other 22 responses was

eliminated for the reason that the data are not relevant to the overarching question.

Table 3. Cluster of Relevant Meaning

I. The Disturbed Student
1
I cannot focus in my study
2
I cannot listen to the discussion of my teachers.

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8
Yes, it affects in my academic performance.
II. The Brave Teenager
3
I don’t mind my family problem when I am at school.
4
I don’t bring my problem in school, I’m just happy being with my friends.
5
I participate in school very well despite of my family problem.
6
I need to be positive and whatever assigned tasks in school, should be accomplished
and to lessen the negative feelings, despite the problem.
32
No, because having a broken family is not a hindrance to socialize with other people,
III. The Agony of Hopelessness
7
Yes, because they are complete during the meeting, unlike me I have a hard time
waiting for them and there times that they will not arrive.
53
My mother is busy with her work, so we only see each other sometimes.
40
Yes, because I get bullied and ashamed in front of many people.
IV. The Positivity of The Mind
9
No, because I give my best for my study.
10
No because I believe in myself that I will finish my studies
11
No, I am not affected because, I am contented for what I have
14
No, because not all families which are broken will disregard the value of education.
15
No, because I studied very well so that I can change myself to become better.
16
No, it is not a hindrance.
17
I used this as my inspiration to show to them that I am determined to finish my
study.
V.The Significance of Family
12
Yes, because I may remember something from my family which makes me confused
what I’m supposed to do.
22
My grandfather and grandmother are the ones who helped me.
27
Through my friends and family who always give me advice and make me happy at
the same time
33
they are also the source of my strength and inspiration every time I face my friends.

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36
No, they always acknowledge my presence, because they always care about me.
VI.The Unseen Value of Education
18
Yes, I am stressed, for my family cannot afford to send me to school because I have
an asthma.
19
Yes, because even if I do good they always scolded me.
20
Yes, having no support of our basic needs from your parents.
VII. The Constant Strive
21
I have a lot of works, I know to sustain my study, no matter what challenges may
come to me.
25
I always told to myself that I can face whatever problems may come us.
26
I will make hindrances as inspiration in my study so that I can finish my schooling.
23
What I always do is to play and listen to music
24
and the kind of things that I know can help to forget that there will never coming
home again. Sad, but true.

VIII. The Forgiving Child

Yes, for we cannot blame anybody if we are the talk of the town.
31
No because there are no negative effects in my life and I still continue living even if I
have a broken family.
34
Not really, my friends still acknowledge my presence despite my situation
55
Of course, for my family is not that worst, only our parents did not reconcile.
108
I don’t think bad about my family.

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IX. The Saddened Soul

42
I don’t care if they talk about us.
45
I surpassed this situation, and whenever they are around me, I ignored them instead.
47
I don’t mind them.
48
I ignored them instead, for I know, if I will entertain them, it will just make my
situation worse,
49
I am used with all their bad impressions about me.
50
If I heard them talking about the situation of my family, I would rather ignore them
for I know they want it
52
I am honest to myself that I don’t lie, so they are free what they are wanted to say
about me, I will pursue my study in order to graduate.

X. The Missing Piece

60
I would remember that I and my other siblings are separated.
63
I am used to thinking every night that my family is broken.
64
It hurts every time I see that there are families who are happy. I’m sad that a part
of me is missing.
65
I’m closed to crying sometimes because my father is not already with us. My
mother no longer has a support.
67
Sad
92
there are times that I get hurt whenever the discussion will be all about family.
80
Yes, because if a family does not have a father, there will be no protector.
83
I’m in pain knowing that my family won’t be complete

XI. The Significant Others

62
my step father is very close to me all the time.
68
I feel sorry but I’m still grateful
69
I have someone who stands as my second father and who cares for us.
70
I’m sad but grateful
71
I consider them as my inspiration to finish my studies even though my families
won’t be complete already.
56
No because my second father is a very good father to me and to my sister and
brother.
94
my aunt takes care of me and she sees me as her own child.
102
my friends are always there to listen to my problems since they care about me.
103
I have my friends and family who make me happy
104
my grandmother who loves me so much.
XII. The Hurtful Reasons

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72
My father died and I don’t know what happened to him.
73
I was only 7 years old that time and don’t ever think my problem
74
until now still want to know the reason why they broke up.
54
No, since I am 7 years old. My father left us.
75
my father is a drunkard.
76
Financial
77
because of the third party issue
78
My mother was the one who cheated on my father first
XIII The Exuding Fighting Spirit
81
Not already now because I can’t blame them for what happened.
82
I accept the reality that they broke up.
99
it depends on the person if he/she lets the circumstances break him/her
100
If a person gets affected, he/she is the one who defeated in the end.
101
I haven’t thought that I’m alone and I don’t feel that way.
84
I won’t let it get into me and make me affected
85
I would still strive in my studies to graduate.
39
if they don’t to talk to me any longer, then I will not insist myself to them,
maybe, I will not die if I don’t have friends.
86
I would fight and would never mind the circumstances that are happening in our
family.
101
I haven’t thought that I’m alone and I don’t feel that way.
XIV. The Determined Youngster
87
do something for myself like listening to music
88
watching movies
89
hanging out with my friends.
93
I don’t feel that my life has been broken
114
Through listening to music
115
playing basketball with my friends.
90
When you cannot be with your family.
91
I do not just show it
96
I do not have the power to change it.
97
I also can’t concentrate in my studies
XV. The Joyful Struggler

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105
I will show to them that I can make it so they would know.
106
I don’t care even if I don’t have a father
107
it’s okay my mother is always there for me.
109
I’m always happy
110
generating good vibes.
111
I would show to them that I’m a happy person even though I have my own
struggles
112
I would still study well since I am one of the honor students in our classroom.
29
No, I don’t do bad things to others, what I always do is to focus on the things
which make me happy.
113
I can avoid it by ignoring the things they are saying against me.
116
I’m always happy with my friends.
117
I don’t mind the bad things that happened to me
118
I just enjoy my life in this world.
119
Through my interaction with other people, I stay positive and happy as well
120
I’m studying well
122
I have control in my life.
124
No, because it is a way for me to pursue with my studies and I am pulling off
my strength from it.

Table 3 presents the responses that have the same thought. The responses was grouped

into 15 clusters, namely: the disturbed student, the brave teenager, the agony of

hopelessness, the positivity of the mind, the significance of family, the unseen value of

education, the constant strive, the forgiving child, the saddened soul, the missing piece,

the significant others, the hurtful reasons, the exuding fighting spirit, the determined

youngster, and the joyful struggler.

Table 4. General Clusters of Relevant Meaning

Cluster Grouping General Clusters of Relevant Central Idea
Meaning

Group 1 The Disturbed Student The Disturbed

Student

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Group 2 The Brave Teenager The Determined

Youngster
The Determined Youngster
The Exuding Fighting Spirit
The Positivity of the Mind
Group 3 The Forgiving Child The Forgiving
Child
Group 4 The Signifance of the Family The Longing Spirit
The Significant Others
The Missing Piece
Group 5 The Constant Strive The Joyful
Struggler
The Joyful Struggler
The Unseen Value of
Education
Group 6 The Hurtful Reasons The Saddened Soul
The Saddened Soul

Table 4 presents the 6 themes that was formed out of 15 clusters. After knowing

the central idea of the clusters. The group was formed by determining the clusters that

have the same thoughts.

Six Themes

This section presents the analyzation of 6 themes based on the story from the

responses of the students.

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The Disturbed Students. Out from the interviews that have been revealed that these

students have been affected academically. They have withdrawn from their interest in

their studies.

The Determined Youngster. Even though of the emotions that they have hidden in their

situation, two of the responses stated that, 91”I do not just show it”and 96”
I do not have the

power to change it” Acceptance is within the students. Still, this students have

perseverance to be positive with their friends.

The Forgiving Child. The kind of child that doesn’t mind the current situation. Stays

positive and applies forgiveness.

The Longing Spirit.64 “’It hurts every time I see that there are families who are happy.

I’m sad that a part of me is missing.” This response shows that the students has been

affected emotionally. Their responses showed that something in their life is missing.

The Joyful Struggler. Despite of the feeling that they have been shattered all their life

they still have the time to be cheerful together with their friends.

The Saddened Soul. Out from the interviews, these students were already used of the

bad impressions that the people have given them because of their situation. Ignoring is

one of their techniques not to be affected despite of their situation.

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Chapter 4
SUMMARY

This chapter presents the summary of results from that was gathered in this study.

The main purpose of this study is to figure out the lived experiences of students

having a broken family in Manapla National High School for S.Y. 2018-2019.

Summary

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Out of 102 responses from our conversation partners, the experts have formed 15

clusters were categorized into 6 groups. Each of the groups was having their own central

idea or theme.

The Disturbed Students, The Determined Youngster, The Forgiving Child, The

Longing Spirit, The Joyful Struggler, and The Saddened Soul. These 6 themes determine

the lived experiences of students having a broken family.

Chapter 5
LESSON LEARNED

This chapter presents the lesson that the researchers learned from the gathered

results.

By being human beings we all have limitations and short comings, die to these we

used to make problems for other for some time. Family filled with mutual love and care

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is the ideal for all of us. But because of such human incapacity, we cannot succeed it.

Then conflicts aroused which caused broken family. There can be many reasons. There

can also be various consequences in every development stages of life even in the society.

However, it is to be noted that when there is problem and impact, there is also the solving

idea. Broken family also can be solve at the same time, it could be prevented.

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White & Gilbreth, (2001) as cited in Santrock, 2005, p. 336 Definition of broken family
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of-a-broken-family/amp/

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APPENDICES
Appendix A. Research Instruments

“Research Interview Schedule (Structured) on The Lived Experiences of Having a

Broken Family encountered by the selected Students of Manapla National High
School and its relation to the Academic Performance, Social Behavior, Emotional
Behavior, Mental Behavior”
Part I. Profile of the Respondents
Age: ____ Sex:____ Grade Level:___________
Part II.
Put your answers on the blank provided. Answer the questions honestly. (The
information that you will give will be confidential.)

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

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1. How can you participate well in your class despite your family situation?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

2. Does insecurity affects your academic performance?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

3. Does having a broken family affect your academic performance? Yes or No? And
Why?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

4. Is there any circumstances that leads you to give up your studies? Yes or No? What
circumstances is this?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

5. How can you manage to handle those hindrances without your mother or father at
home?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
6. Does having a broken family have a negative effects on your social life? Support your
answer.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

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7. Were there any instances that your friends didn’t acknowledge your presence because
of your situation?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

8. Are you afraid to interact with people in your community because of your situation?
Why?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

9. How do you cope up when you heard some rumors about the situation of your family
in your community?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

10. Do you see your other parent? (Father/Mother) If so, how often?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR

11. Does having this situation affects you emotionally?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

12. What did you feel when you discover that your mom and dad will never be together
anymore?

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________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

13. Do you have any idea why your parents broke up? Why?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

14. Do you consider having a broken family as a painful experience? Why?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

5. How can you prevent emotional stress because of your family’s situation?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

MENTAL BEHAVIOR

16. Are you aware that having a broken family can cause depression? Why?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

17. Do you always think that you’re not alone and abandoned?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

18. How do you stay positive despite of your situation?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

19. How would you avoid mental depression?

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________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Does your experiences affect your mental behavior? Why?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Appendix B. Validity Results

RESEARCH EVALUATION INSTRUMENT

(by Good and Scates)
Using the criteria developed for evaluating the validity of the researcher-made instrument
designed by Carter V. Good and Douglas B. Scates, three raters evaluated the
questionnaire which was used in the study, entitled “The Lived Experiences of Students
Having a Broken Family.’
Below is the summary of the results of their ratings.
4 = Very Good 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Poor

Criteria for Validity E1 E2 E3 AVE.

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1. The test is short enough such that the participant

will not reject it because it will consume much of 4 3 3 3.33
precious time.
2. The test has face appeal such that the participant 4 3 3 3.33
will be inclined to accomplish it.
3. The questions can obtain some depth to the
responses and avoid superficial answers or 4 4 3 3.67
information.
4. The questions are not too suggestive, not too 4 4 4 4.0
stimulating.
5. The questions can elicit responses which are 3 4 4 3.67
definite but not mechanically forced.
6. The questions are stated in such a way that the
responses will not be embarrassing to the persons 4 4 4 4.0
concerned.
7. The questions are formed in such a manner to
avoid suspicion on the part of the participants 4 4 4 4.0
regarding hidden answer responses in the
questionnaire.
8. The responses to the questions when taken as a
whole, would answer the basic purpose for which 4 4 4 4.0
the test is designed and therefore considered valid.
Total 31 30 29 30
Average 3.6
3.88 3.80 3.80
3

NEMIA DELA PEÑA, MASW TRICIA MAE N. ROBLES,

BS
Evaluator 1 Evaluator 2
GIRLIE M. PAGAYONAN, MEd
Evaluator 3
Appendix C. Letters

November 23, 2018

GIRLIE M. PAGAYONAN, MEd

Manapla National High School
Manapla, Negros Occidental

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Dear Mrs. Girlie:

We are the Senior High School Students from Group 4 of Grade 12 - Aristotle, taking up
Academic Track – Humanities and Social Sciences Strand at Manapla National High
School. We are presently doing our study with the title “The Lived Experiences of
Students Having a Broken Family”.
For our instrument to become valid, it has to go through content and face validation
through the help of experts. In connection to this, we are asking for your help and
expertise in validating our self-made questionnaire. Together with this letter are the
Research Instrument Evaluation Form by Carter V. Good and Douglas F. Scate.
Thank you so much and may God Bless you for your generosity and kindness.

Sincerely,

CHEENAH M. LIM
Group4 Leader

Noted:
SHYRELL A. ALCONTIN, MAEd
Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion Adviser

ROBERTO E. CASO, MAT

Senior High School Coordinator

November 23, 2018

NEMIA F. DELA PENA, MASW

Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
Manapla, Negros Occidental

Dear Mrs. Nemia:

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We are the Senior High School Students from Group 4 of Grade 12 - Aristotle, taking up
Academic Track – Humanities and Social Sciences Strand at Manapla National High
School. We are presently doing our study with the title “The Lived Experiences of
Students Having a Broken Family”.
For our instrument to become valid, it has to go through content and face validation
through the help of experts. In connection to this, we are asking for your help and
expertise in validating our self-made questionnaire. Together with this letter are the
Research Instrument Evaluation Form by Carter V. Good and Douglas F. Scate.
Thank you so much and may God Bless you for your generosity and kindness.

Sincerely,

CHEENAH M. LIM
Group4 Leader

Noted:

SHYRELL A. ALCONTIN, MAEd

Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion Adviser

ROBERTO E. CASO, MAT

Senior High School Coordinator

December 11, 2018

TRICIA MAE N. ROBLES, BS

Manapla, Negros Occidental

Dear Ms. Tricia:

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We are the Senior High School Students from Group 4 of Grade 12 - Aristotle, taking up
Academic Track – Humanities and Social Sciences Strand at Manapla National High
School. We are presently doing our study with the title “The Lived Experiences of
Students Having a Broken Family”.
For our instrument to become valid, it has to go through content and face validation
through the help of experts. In connection to this, we are asking for your help and
expertise in validating our self-made questionnaire. Together with this letter are the
Research Instrument Evaluation Form by Carter V. Good and Douglas F. Scate.
Thank you so much and may God Bless you for your generosity and kindness.

Sincerely,

CHEENAH M. LIM
Group4 Leader

Noted:

SHYRELL A. ALCONTIN, MAEd

Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion Adviser

ROBERTO E. CASO, MAT

Senior High School Coordinator

February 11, 2019

THE CLASS ADVISER

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Manapla, Negros Occidental

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Dear Sir/Ma’am:

I am Cheenah M. Lim, Senior High School student taking up Academic Track –

Humanities and Social Science Strand at Manapla National High School. I and my group
mates are presently doing a research study with the title “The Lived Experiences of
Students Having a Broken Family".

In this regard, I would like to ask permission to conduct our study in your class
concerning the particular group of students.

Your consideration to this matter is highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

CHEENAH M. LIM
Grade 12 – Aristotle Researcher

Noted:

SHYRELL A ALCONTIN
Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion – Adviser

ROBERTO E. CASO
Senior High School Coordinator

ARNALDO M. BIONAT
Principal III

February 11, 2019

MR. ARNALDO M. BIONAT

Principal III
Manapla National High School
Manapla, Negros Occidental

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Dear Mr. Bionat:

I am Cheenah M. Lim, Senior High School student taking up

Academic Track – Humanities and Social Science Strand at
Manapla National High School. I and my group mates presently
doing a research study with the title “The Lived Experiences of
Students Having a Broken Family”.

In this regard, I would like to ask permission from your office to conduct our study in our
school concerning the particular group of students.

Your consideration to this matter is highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

CHEENAH M. LIM
Grade 12 – Aristotle Researcher

Noted:

SHYRELL A ALCONTIN
Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion – Adviser

ROBERTO E. CASO
Senior High School Coordinator

Appendix D

CURRICULUM VITAE

CHEENAH M. LIM
B. Gallo St.

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Manapla, Negros Occidental

Contact No/s. 09073365468
Email add: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 18 years old

Date of Birth : April 18, 2000
Place of Birth : Bacolod City
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5’2”
Weight : 40 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S. Y. 2014-2017

Elementary : Manapla Elementary School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S. Y. 2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

DESSA G. MIRANDA
Purok 4, Brgy. Chambery
Manapla, Negros Occidental

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Contact No/s. 09218013710

Email add: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 18 years old

Date of Birth : November 19, 2000
Place of Birth : Marikina City
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Height : 4’11”
Weight : 40 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S. Y. 2014-2017

Elementary : Chambery Elementary School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S. Y. 2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

ELLAISA MAE B. ABRAHAM

Hda. Napongolan Brgy. Tortosa
Manapla, Negros Occidental

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Contact No/s. 09388837539

Email add: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 18 years old

Date of Birth : January 29, 2001
Place of Birth : Manapla Negros Occidental
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5'3"
Weight : 45 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S. Y. 2014-2017

Elementary : Mabini Elementary School

Mabini, Caramoran, Catanduanes
S. Y. 2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

SHAYNE ANN P. DA-ANOY

HinloSt.Brgy.2-A

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Manapla,NegrosOccidental
ContactNo/s.09090481425
Email add: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 17 years old

Date of Birth : August 19, 2001
Place of Birth : Manapla Negros Occidental
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Height : 157cm
Weight : 45 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Iglesia Filipina Independiente

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2005-2009

Elementary : Manapla Elementary School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

LOYD P. DORIMON

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Sitio Gutosan Brgy. Punta Mesa

Manapla, Negros Occidental
ContactNo/s. 09129416004
Email add: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 18 years old

Date of Birth : November 24, 2000
Place of Birth : Manapla Negros Occidental
Gender : Male
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5'11"
Weight : 60 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2014-2017

Elementary : Manapla, Elementary School

Manapla Negros Occidental
S.Y.2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

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PAUL J. GUADALUPE
Lacson St. Brgy. 1-B
Manapla, Negros Occidental
ContactNo/s. 09999493250
Email add: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 21 years old

Date of Birth : November 4, 1997
Place of Birth : Bacolod City
Gender : Male
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5'3"
Weight : 60 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2014-2017

Elementary : Manapla Elementary School

Manapla Negros Occidental
S.Y.2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

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RUCHELLE G. MIÑERVA
Purok 4, Brgy. Chambery
Manapla, Negros Occidental
Emailadd: ruchellemiñ[email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 18 years old

Date of Birth : October 3, 2000
Place of Birth : Silay City
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5'11"
Weight : 50 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2014-2017

Elementary : Chambery Elementary School

Manapla, Elementary School
S.Y.2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

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ANALYN B. PALASOL
Purok 2, Brgy. Chambery
Manapla, Negros Occidental
ContactNo/s. 0907562162
Email add: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 18 years old

Date of Birth : October 25, 2000
Place of Birth : Manapla Negros Occidental
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5'3"
Weight : 49 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2014-2017

Elementary : Chambery Elementary School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2008-2013

CURRICULUM VITAE

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FRANCIS B. SOLOMON
Purok 2, Brgy. Chambery
Manapla, Negros Occidental
ContactNo/s. None
Email add: None

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 20 years old

Date of Birth : September 9, 1998
Place of Birth : Silay City
Gender : Male
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5'5"
Weight : 57 kgs
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary : Manapla National High School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2014-2017

Elementary : Chambery Elementary School

Manapla, Negros Occidental
S.Y.2008-2013

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