ABSTRACT

This research study conducted by Trisha Nicole Inay, Venus Bautista, Kim Jheremy Rosete,

Jayfrix Onzaga, and Robin Soriano explores how students from broken families developed resilience

through coping mechanisms in Sinait National High School.

Mr. Patrick John B. Concepcion

Practical research II adviser

The study aimed to investigate the coping mechanisms employed by students from broken

families and how these mechanisms help them cope with the challenges they face in their daily lives.

There were ten (10) respondents of the study particularly from Senior High School students

Phenomenological Research Design was used in determining the coping mechanisms of students from

broken families. The sampling design used by the researchers is purposive sampling and the researchers

used interview as their instruments in the gathering necessary data. The results of the study were analyzed

through the summary of the codes and themes, providing for more diverse analysis. The study was taken

from March – June 2023.

The researchers found that students from broken families employ various coping mechanisms

such as seeking social support, support from friends, self support, and acceptance to the situation, which

help them build resilience. The study provides insights into how we can support and empower students

from broken families to develop coping mechanisms and resilience to overcome the challenges they face.

To support and empower students from broken families:

1. Provide a safe and supportive learning environment.

2. Provide academic support.
3. Connect with mentorship programs or extracurricular activities.

4. Encourage goal-setting and provide support to achieve those goals.

The researchers recommended the following: It is recommended that the Phenomenological

Study should be used in order to study such an like the experiences of students from broken families

and their coping mechanism.Purposive sampling is also recommended in researches with the same

volume of participants as this sampling procedure involve in a group of non- probability sampling

techniques in which units are selected because they have characteristics that you need in your sample.

It is also recommended to conduct a face-to-face interview that answers the following questionnaires

that is being asked as the instrument in the data gathering

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers have always been fascinated with the line, “Gratitude is the song of the

heart”. This page serves as an avenue for the them to air their grateful acknowledgement to the

following for their unfathomable support, encouragement and enlightenment, and scholarly

contributions which led to the refinement and realization of this study.

Mrs. Marissa G. Valoria, School Principal IV for her scholarly ideas and brilliant insights

that guided the researchers to the right track,

Mr. Patrick John B. Concepcion, their Practical research II teacher for his positive attitude

towards the refinement of his piece of work, sensible suggestions, kindness and indulgence, expertise,

and patience which guided the researchers to finish this study;

Our family and friends, for their worth considering ideas and relentless support to his study;

and above all, the Almighty Father for the radiated blessings, wisdom and guidance that led to the

completion of this study.

The Researchers
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 APPENDIX D

Name: Venus Bautista

Age: 17
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: January 28,2006
Place of Birth: House
Address: Brgy. Tapao, Sinait,Ilocos Sur
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Name of Father: Jimmy Bautista
Name of Mother: Myrna Bautista
Sibling: 4

EDUCATIONAL BACKGORUND
Elementary: Lasien Badoc Elementary School
Junior High School: Sinait National High School
Senior High School: Sinait National High School
Name: Trisha Nicole Inay
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: July 03,2006
Place of Birth: Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Address: Brgy. Duyay-yat, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Name of Father: Marnel Inay
Name of Mother: Teresita Inay
Sibling: none

EDUCATIONAL BACKGORUND
Elementary: Sinait East Central School
Junior High School: Sinait National High School
Senior High School: Sinait National High School
Name: Kim Jheremy Y. Rosete
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: December 16, 2006
Place of Birth: Sampaloc, Manila
Address: Brgy. Tapao, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Church of Christ
Name of Father: Noel Y. Rosete
Name of Mother. Shirley Revelyn Y. Yoro
Sibling:2

EDUCATIONAL BACKGORUND
Elementary: Sinait West Central School
Junior High School: Sinait National High School
Senior High School: Sinait National High School
Name: Jayfrix R. Onzaga
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: April 11, 2006
Place of Birth: Tamag, Vigan City
Address: Brgy. Tapao, Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
Name of Father: Jude Onzaga
Name of Mother: Aurora Onzaga
Sibling:2

EDUCATIONAL BACKGORUND
Elementary: Sta. Cruz Elementray School
Junior High School: Sinait National High School
Senior High School: Sinait National High School
 Appendix A

Dear Respondents,

Greetings!

We are currently conducting a research entitled “Broken But Unbreakable:High Students Building
Resilience” for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for research project for the Humanities and
Social Science Strand. This seeks to determine the perceptions of students from broken families. You have
been selected for the study. In this regard, the researchers would like to request you to answer the attached
questionnaire.

Thank you very much to your cooperation and may God bless you always!

Yours truly.

Venus Bautista
Trisha Nicole Inay
Kim Jeremy Rosete
Jayfrix Onzaga
Noted by:

Patrick John B. Concepcion

Teacher

Appendix B

Name :________________________Age: ___Gender:___ Section: ____

DIRECTIONS: Please answer the following questions below HONESTLY.

1.)What is your name?

2.) Since when did you experience having a broken family?

3.)Can you share with us a difficult experience related to your family background?
4.)How did you cope up with your family situation?

5.) How do you balance the of school and personal life while dealing with the challenges of having
broken family?

6.) What kind of support have you found to be helpful in developing your resilience?

7.)What advice would you give to other high school students from broken families?
8.)Do you ever get the thought that your parents are still together?

9.)Who are the people that help you to cope up with that situation?

10.) In your experience, which is the most effective coping mechanism?

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