UNVEILING THE EXPERIENCES OF

Jomar Deliciano
Gov. Nonito D. Llanos Sr. NHS
Kiblawan South District
 “Why is there so much judgment in the world?
That I feel socially unacceptable
I am a human that also feels heartache;
Because of this I have nothing to hide anymore”
-Epey Herher-
 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What are the experiences of being an LGBT

Q member in the workplace or in school?

2. How did they cope with the challenges

that they have faced from their experiences?

3. What insights can the participants share to

their colleagues and the academe in general?

 UNVEILING THE EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ: THE UNTOLD STORIES
The Study

Locale of Study Kiblawan South District, Division of Davao del Sur

Participants · Members of LGBTQ Community

Objective of the *describe the lived experiences, coping mechanisms and insights
study of LGBTQ

Research Design · Phenomenology

Instrument used * An Open ended Interview Guide

Data Gathering Submitted the approval for cover letter, interview questions, survey
Procedure questionnaire; obtained the names of all the respondents; conducted
the in-depth interview individually to the participants; transcribed and
analyzed interviewed data in written form.

Data Transcriptions
Coded Transcriptions
Data Analysis
Significant Statements
Themes
Cluster of themes
METHOD Essence or Emergent Themes
Conclusions and Recommendations
Experiences of being an LGBT Q member
in the workplace or in school

Being
Persecuted

Losing Grief
Coping Mechanisms of the LGBTQ Members

Taking A
Shoulder to
Cry On

Disregard
the Negative
Judgments
 Insights of the LGBTQ Members
Be Contented, Cherished
and Savor the Moment in this
Test of Time

Boosting
Self-Esteem

Support and Appreciated from

the Family
Concluding Remarks