RESEARCH PLAN

Initial Research Topic:

Implementation of Quarantine and Physical Distancing: Its
Psychological Consequences to the People of Barangay Boniao

I. BASIC INFORMATION

A. Complete Name: Cristal Mae Baluran Sarcina

B. LRN: 125178080028
C. School and Address: Bonioa National High School
Boniao, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
D. Track and Strand: Academic, HUMSS
E. Complete Home Address: Purok 5, Boniao, Mahayag,
Zamboanga del Sur

II. BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic and its related containment

measures—mainly physical distancing and isolation—are having
detrimental consequences on the mental health of the general
population worldwide. In particular, frustration, loneliness,
and worries about the future are common reactions and
represent well-known risk factors for several mental
disorders, including anxiety, affective, and post-traumatic
stress disorders. Barangay Boniao has been severely hit by the
pandemic, and the socio-cultural context is completely
different from other barangays.

Therefore, the psychological consequences of quarantine,

such as frustration, loneliness, and worries about the future
are well-known risk factors for several mental disorders,
including anxiety, affective disorders, and psychoses.

The study focused on securing physical distance between

people (of at least one meter), and reduce contact with
contaminated surfaces, while encouraging and sustaining
virtual social connection within families and communities. The
reason why I conduct this study is because it is relevance in
today’s

worldwide situation. And we must need to learn and be aware

about this study.

III. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS

 Is there a significant difference between the responses of

the residents and frontliners of Barangay Boniao along with
its variables?

This study made use of the descriptive survey method.

This method is considered appropriate because it is a fact-
finding with adequate interpretation. This is a method that
is something more and beyond data-gathering were this data
are subject to the thinking process in terms of reasoning.

IV. WORKING FRAMEWORK

Implementation of Quarantine and Physical Distancing

INDEPENDENT VARIABLES RESPONSES

1.1) Financial Loss
1.2) Stigma from others
1.3) Getting back to one’s
“normal” routine.
Always Manifested (AM)
Almost Always Manifested
(AAM)
Often Manifested (OM)
Sometimes Manifested (SM)
Seldom Manifested (RM)
Never Manifested (NM)

Its Psychological Consequences to the People of

Barangay Boniao
Figure 1: Schematic Diagram

The schematic paradigm shows the psychological

consequences of quarantine and physical distancing to the

barangay Boniao residents.

This conceptual paradigm aims to slow the spread of

disease by stopping chains of transmission of COVID-19 and

preventing new ones from appearing.

V. ASSUMPTIONS

There was a significant similarities between the

responses of the residents and frontliners on the impact of
quarantine and physical distancing having an average mean
value of 4.83 and 5.04 which was within the range of “almost
always manifested” which connoted that the responses was the
same level of adjectival equivalent.

VI. TIMETABLE

DATE OBJECTIVE/S PERSONS RESOURSES OUTPUT

INVOLVED NEEDED
April, Read books,  The Books, A. List of
2021 essays, researcher magazines, definitions
articles  The newspapers, related to
and other respondents print the topic
blogs about materials B. List of
the topic references
read
VII. REFERENCES

https://esrc.ukri.org/files/news-events-and-publications/
evidence-briefings/impacts-of-social-isolation-among-
disadvantaged-and-vulnerable-groups-during-public-health-
crises/

Negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sleep quantitative

parameters, quality, and circadian alignment: Implications for
health and psychological well-being - PubMed (nih.gov)

COVID-19: Understanding Quarantine, Isolation and Social

Distancing in a Pandemic – Health Essentials from Cleveland
Clinic
The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it:
rapid review of the evidence - The Lancet