Pakitang-tao
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Abstract/Summary
This is an exploratory study on the concept of pakitang tao. The purpose of this study is to develop the concept of pakitang tao, to identify the motives in pakitang tao, and to identify the situations where pakitang tao usually takes place. The data in this study were gathered though interview and FGD. Purposive and referral sampling were used to determine the respondents for both FGD and interview. The participants were 7 key informants for the interview and 3 groups of 8 of common Filipino groups for the FGD. After the data was analyzed. The researchers concluded 7 conceptualizations about pakitang tao. These are: (1) It is an act of putting on a show for others to see. (2) It is done to achieve a certain goal, or because of a certain motive. (3) It is a skill learned and developed through culture and society. It is not a behavior. (4) It generally has a negative connotation in our society. It is often associated with concepts or terms such as dishonesty, deception and plastik (5) It may be seen as both positive and negative as with regards to its use. (6) In pakitang tao, there must always be a motive. (7) There are certain situations where in pakitang tao is needed.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU10993
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
94 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Recommended Citation
Jaucian, J., Uy, M., & Yang, J. (2002). Pakitang-tao. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11619