Unveiling the Coping Strategy of Orphans: A Qualitative Exploration Of Filipino Adolescents Living in an Orphanage

Delved into the coping strategies employed by Filipino adolescents residing in an orphanage shed light on their experiences and resilience. Despite the multitude of studies examining the conditions of adolescents in Philippine orphanages, there was a noticeable absence of qualitative research on their coping strategies. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how orphaned Filipino adolescents coped with the challenges within the distinct environment of an orphanage. This study sought to fill the gap in existing literature by (1) Exploring the actual life experiences of orphaned Filipino adolescents who lived in an orphanage setting; (2) Exploring the coping strategies employed by orphaned Filipino adolescents residing in an orphanage; (3) Identifying the factors that influenced the development and utilization of coping strategies among these adolescents; and (4) Identifying how the orphaned Filipino adolescents perceived the outcomes of adapting their coping strategies. This academic paper conducted an in-depth interview process employing a semi-structured interview guide designed by the researcher. Utilizing thematic analysis, the study unveiled the different aspects of the participants implementing their adapted coping strategies.