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
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
Recommended Citation
Aguirre, M., Del Rosario, R., & Ng, K. (2010). Experiences of obese filipino adolescents being bullied and their coping strategies. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10800
Embargo Period
2-3-2022