CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY Research Design This study utilized a descriptive research design. It aimed to describe the challenges faced by the eldest child in the family. The descriptive research design allowed the researcher to gather data from the respondents to understand the challenges that they are facing. This design is appropriate for this study as it provided a detailed and accurate description of the challenges faced by the eldest child in the family. Locale of the Study The study was conducted in Coland Systems Technology, Inc. Respondents of the Study The respondents of this study are the eldest children in their respective families. The inclusion criteria for the respondents are as follows: (1) the respondent must be the eldest child in the family, (2) the respondent must be at least 15 years old, and (3) the respondent must be willing to participate in the study. Research Instruments The self-administered questionnaire was the primary research instrument used in the study. It was composed of two parts: the demographic profile of the respondents and the challenges faced by the eldest child in the family. The first part asked for the respondents’ basic information, such as age, sex, and level of education. The second part of the questionnaire had 15 questions that aimed to identify the challenges faced by the eldest child in the family. Data Gathering Procedure The data gathering procedure will consist of two parts: (1) the administration of a survey questionnaire, and (2) conducting interviews with selected respondents. The survey questionnaire will be distributed to a sample of respondents to gather information on their experiences as the eldest child in the family. Statistical Treatment of Data The researcher used descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages to describe the challenges faced by the eldest child in the family. The researcher also used inferential statistics such as t-test to determine if there are significant differences in the challenges faced by the eldest child in the family based on gender, age, and educational attainment.
