Date of Publication

3-2003

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Asian Studies Major in Japanese Studies

Subject Categories

Japanese Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

International Studies

Thesis Adviser

Alexa P. Abrenica

Defense Panel Chair

Dinah T. Roma

Defense Panel Member

Maria Leilani C. Macatangay
Moises Filho

Abstract/Summary

This study describes the motivations, challenges encountered, strategies employed and benefits gained by the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs) in the Philippines. Primarily descriptive, interview method, with an aid of interview guide, was employed to gather pertinent data. Twenty-four male and female respondents dispatched in different areas of the country, and who were into various fields of expertise constituted the subjects. Results showed that the respondents were driven by personal, altruistic, social, religious, educational and economic motivations. The challenges encountered were social, cultural and administrative in nature. To offset the challenges encountered, strategies were employed which included learning the local language, appreciation of culture, initiating orientation, doing alternative tasks and spending some personal resources. The benefits achieved included enhanced communication, appreciation of local culture, gained a network of friends and self-exploration. It is concluded that the young Japanese now regard volunteering in the same manner as work and leisure. They get involved simply because they felt they want to try something different or the activities looked interesting. Volunteering is no longer the ideal of making a commitment to the community or to the society.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

TG03492

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

92 numb. leaves

Keywords

International cooperation; International relations; Japan--Foreign relations--Philippines; Philippines--Foreign relations--Japan; Volunteers

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