Date of Publication
12-2022
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Advisor
Paul Angelo S. Arcega
Defense Panel Chair
Angela Lorraine P. Cunanan
Abstract/Summary
Collecting is a hobby that collectors perceive as more than just a recreational pursuit as they are also motivated to acquire items to fulfill economic, hedonic, and self-enhancement needs. The rise of the Korean Wave in the Philippines produced a new subset of collectors equally dedicated to their craft yet relatively unexplored—the Filipino K-pop merchandise collectors. This study aimed to investigate their lived experiences through interpretative phenomenological analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured focus group discussions with eight Filipino K-pop collectors. Five master themes were identified: (1) collection leads to a deeper sense of connection with K-pop idols; (2) shaping the collecting experience through an online collecting community; (3) dealing with inevitable resource scarcity; (4) difficulty in overcoming impulse buying; and (5) meaningful collecting experiences encourage long-term commitment. Results showed that through their lived experiences, collectors achieved satisfaction, belongingness, and developed life skills. However, negative experiences from their impulsiveness and involvement in the community also shaped their pursuit. Despite the adversities, their sustained desire to become closer and connected with their idols motivate them to continue collecting merchandise. The current study provides insight into how collecting is a positive and meaningful hobby for the participants because of their connection with their idols and fellow collectors. Implications on healthy coping mechanisms for maintaining and expanding one’s collection and online safety when obtaining collectibles are also discussed.
Keywords: collecting, K-pop merchandise, lived experiences, interpretative phenomenological analysis
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Physical Description
117 leaves
Keywords
Popular music—Korea (South); Commercial products--Philippines; Collectors and collecting--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Marquez, L. V., Pacquing, J. S., Parayno, C. D., & Yap, M. C. (2022). An interpretative phenomenological analysis on the lived experiences of Filipino K-pop merchandise collectors. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_psych/32
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