CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION
1.1 Review of Related Literature
1.2 Theoretical Framework
1.3 Purpose of the study
1.4 Scope and Delimitation

CHAPTER 2
RESEARCH PROCEDURES
2.1 Qualitative research strategy
2.2 Role of the Researcher
2.3 Data collection procedures
2.4 Data analysis procedure
In this part of the chapter will be the presentation of the framework
that will be shape the research insights that will be presented in this
research. Qualitative data will be systematically analyzed using the
appropriate data collected in the interviews.
2.4.1 Qualitative data analysis
The main qualitative data that will be used in this research are the 5
case studies that will specifically tackle the self-perception of selected
out-of-school youth women in Oton, Iloilo.
2.4.2 Analytic techniques
The basic techniques used in analyzing the qualitative data are
thematic analysis combined with narratives and dialogic reporting.
Thematic analysis is a process for encoding qualitative information
(Boyatzis, 1998), which will be the mode of data treatment that we will
employed in identifying the emerging perceptions to the primary code of
interest – out-of-school youth women (istambay). In the context of
thematic analysis, the advantage of the research is that it will be
centered on only one field of interest – self-perception of the istambay,
that will hopefully be a guide of the entire process of analysis.

2.5 Strategies for validating findings

Bowen (2005) states that it is essential to be aware of the importance of
providing checks and balances to maintain acceptable standards of
scientific inquiry. In effect, the need for rigorous data collection and
analytic methods had to be addressed in this research.

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The following are the strategies that will be used to validate the research
findings:
a. Clarify Research Bias. Despite all the reasons saying that the
researchers will scholarly analyze the data without biases, there will still
be precaution in imposing personal beliefs, prejudice and stereotypes on
the collection of data and data analysis.
b. Triangulation. The researchers will use Triangulation – a method
used by qualitative researchers to check and establish validity in their
studies by analyzing a research question from multiple perspectives .
Specifically, environmental triangulation - a type of triangulation that
involves the use of different locations, settings, and other key factors
related to the environment in which the study took place. The key is
identifying which environmental factors, if there are any, might influence
the information that will be collected during the study. These
environmental factors are changed to see if the findings are the same
across settings. If the findings remain the same under varying
environmental conditions, then validity of the data has been established.
c. Member Checking. The researchers will take back the final findings
and report back to the participants to check the accuracy of facts and
observations, took place as data collection segued into data analysis.
Crosschecking will help the researchers maintain reflexivity by
encouraging self-awareness and self-correction. This procedure will
provide an opportunity for participants to comment on the findings.

2.6 Narrative structure

In this part of second chapter will discuss a detailed portrait of a
culture-sharing group, out-of-school youth women with an in-depth
analysis of the cases. The researchers will use the narrative approach,
typically used within a qualitative strategy (e.g., description in case
studies and ethnographies, a detailed story).
CHAPTER 3
3.1 Anticipated ethical issues
The primary collection of qualitative data from interviews was obtained
with the following ethical considerations:
1. Informed Consent Process
Participation in interviews will be strictly voluntary. All interview
participants will sign a consent form. The consent form outlined
the purpose of the study, study design, what participants will be
asked to do, possible risks and benefits, the voluntary nature of
participation, issues surrounding confidentiality, the storage and
use of data, and follow-up information.
2. Confidentiality
The researchers will explain to the respondents that any
information gathered in the study will be kept confidential. All

Bowen, G. A. (2005). Preparing a Qualitative Research-Based Dissertation: Lessons Learned. The

Qualitative Report, 10(2), 208-222. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol10/iss2/2
 respondents must gave signed consent to use and report research
information.
3. Subject participation
a. Permission at the Community Level
Before the actual field research, permission will be sought
from the local community leaders of the field site. Official
consultations must took place with community
representatives (parents, teachers and some youth) and the
local leaders. In these preliminary consultations, the
following were discussed: (a) the nature and purpose of the
study; (b) important ethical considerations during the
conduct of the study; and (c) potential use and benefits of
study results.
4. Treatment of the Data
With the consent of the respondents, qualitative data from
interviews will be recorded either through written notes or with
audio or video equipment. Interviews will take place at the field
sites. The date and time of interviews and focus groups will
depend on the availability of respondents.
5. Potential Risks Posed to the Respondents
The self-perception of out-of-school youth is a not so much a part
of the Philippine public discourse. Thus, given the general nature
of the research topic, the researchers did not anticipate any
potential risks posed to the respondents.
3.2 Significance of the Study
The findings of the study will contribute greatly to the knowledge in
sociology for the Filipino youth specifically in Sociology of Youth and
Life Course also in the subjects related to this such as: youth
marginalization, youth inactivity, and social exclusion of Filipino youth.

CHAPTER 4
4.1 Preliminary pilot findings
4.2 Expected outcomes

APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: Interview Questions
APPENDIX B: Observational Forms
APPENDIX C: Timeline

Bowen, G. A. (2005). Preparing a Qualitative Research-Based Dissertation: Lessons Learned. The

Qualitative Report, 10(2), 208-222. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol10/iss2/2