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May D Borja
National University
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Adversity Quotient of the Probationary Faculty Members in Philippine State Universities (Region III) Stefhan Angelo A Payad; Christian L Banal; Jennifer Victoria N Genato; Vladimir B Villejo; May D Borja; Mark Jay P Asutilla
Applied Quantitative Analysis Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - June Issue
Publisher : Research Synergy Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/quant.4413

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This research investigated Paul Stoltz’s Adversity Quotient (AQ) among probationary faculty members across selected state universities in the Philippines. The study aimed to assess their AQ profile across the CORE dimensions of Control, Ownership, Reach, and Endurance and to determine the relationship between selected demographic variables and AQ. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 100 respondents selected using Yamane’s formula through employing the Adversity Quotient Profile (AQP). Pearson’s product-moment correlation, point-biserial correlation, and Spearman’s rank-order correlation were used according to the measurement level of the variables. Results indicated that the average respondent was 28 years old, predominantly male, held a bachelor’s degree, and had three years of service. Participants generally exhibited moderate levels of control, ownership, and endurance but scored below average in reach, resulting in an overall average AQ. Correlational analyses indicated that none of the selected demographic variables, namely age, sex, length of service, and educational attainment, were significantly associated with the Adversity Quotient (AQ) of probationary faculty members. The findings suggest that probationary faculty members generally demonstrated an average level of Adversity Quotient, indicating a moderate capacity to cope with workplace challenges. Although no significant relationships were found between the selected demographic variables and AQ, the study highlights the value of fostering resilience and adaptive coping through faculty development initiatives. These findings offer practical insights for higher education institutions in designing mentoring, wellness, and professional development programs that support faculty well-being and sustained professional engagement.
Parental Loss During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Retrospective Childhood Bereavement Experiences Among Filipino Adults in Metro Manila May D Borja; Rishirl Alberto-Cuario; Francis A Ramos; Joan L Rico; Mark Anthony C Esspañola; Dexter B Raymundo
Advanced Qualitative Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Advanced Qualitative Research
Publisher : RSF Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/aqr.v4i2.4427

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The COVID-19 pandemic dismantled the ritual infrastructure of mourning across the Philippines, forcing bereaved families to confront loss without the communal practices that Filipino culture has long depended on for psychological and spiritual healing. This study examines the retrospective experiences of twelve Filipino adults in Metro Manila who suffered parental loss to COVID-19 during their childhood years and were prevented from participating in traditional funeral rites owing to mandatory cremation protocols issued by the Department of Health. Participants ranged in current age from 22 to 29 and had been between 9 and 16 years old at the time of bereavement. Using Consensual Qualitative Research methodology, semi-structured virtual interviews were analyzed to produce five experiential domains: disrupted grief progression following ritual deprivation, loss of culturally embedded mourning practices, psychological and social consequences of ritual absence, distortion of grief timelines, and adaptive coping rooted in cultural resilience. Findings reveal that the forced elimination of lamay, pasiyam, and pakikiramay did not merely inconvenience participants but fundamentally altered the character of their grief, contributing to prolonged ambiguity, heightened guilt, and lasting spiritual unease. Participants nonetheless demonstrated meaningful creative adaptation, generating personal and family-based ritual alternatives that preserved cultural continuity under restrictive conditions. This study contributes empirically grounded knowledge about pandemic bereavement in a collectivist Filipino setting and offers practical guidance for culturally responsive grief support, educational institutions, and community mental health services.
Co-Authors Christian L Banal Dexter B Raymundo Francis A Ramos Jennifer Victoria N Genato Joan L Rico Mark Anthony C Esspañola Mark Jay P Asutilla Rishirl Alberto-Cuario Stefhan Angelo A Payad Vladimir B Villejo