Experiences of obese filipino adolescents being bullied and their coping strategies

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Homer Yabut

Defense Panel Member

Anton Palo

Abstract/Summary

This study examined the experiences of obese adolescents being bullied about their weight and how these adolescents cope with those experiences. This study of the researchers interviewed 14 adolescents with ages ranging from 12 to 21, using a semi-structured questionnaire. The results indicated that verbal bullying is the most prevalent kind of bullying that obese adolescents experience. The results also revealed that bullying most often occurs in school. Obese adolescents more often than not cope from the experiences of being bullied by looking for social support from their friends and family. The findings also suggest that the choice of coping strategy, depending on the individual may negatively or positively effect his life of her life in the future.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU16785

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

93 leaves: ill. ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Obesity in adolescence; Nutrition disorders in adolescence

Embargo Period

2-3-2022

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