Coping with environmental stressors: A study on coping mechanisms of the Payatas community
Date of Publication
2008
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Abstract/Summary
The study describes how residents of Payatas cope with environmental hazards. 30 respondents were obtained through a non-probability purposive sampling and underwent a semi-structured interviewed in what they perceive as threats in the environment and how they appraise the threat, how they appraise their coping capabilities and what coping strategies they observe. Subjective well-being was then measured. Results show that residents perceive threat from people in the environment, poverty, and the physical environment, mainly the dumpsite. Responses were classified as active (problem-focused) and passive (emotion-focused). Filipino values and social support were identified to be the predominant coping mechanisms.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15010
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
184 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Risk management--Philippines; Stress management--Philippines; Stress (Psychology)--Philippines; Adjustment (Psychology)--Philippines; Disasters--Philippines--Psychological aspects; Hazardous geographic environment--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Hebrio, F. B., Nava, M. G., & Torre, M. K. (2008). Coping with environmental stressors: A study on coping mechanisms of the Payatas community. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9968
