PSYCH
GROUP 10
RESEARCHER
St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STUDY 1
EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF SCAM VICTIMIZATION: A STUDY ON
TRAUMA, SHAME AND COPING MECHANISMS
STUDY 2
BEYOND THE SILENCE: THE LASTING EFFECTS OF GROWING UP WITH MENTALLY
ILL PARENTS
STUDY 3
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF BEING A 'SANDWICH GENERATION' CAREGIVER
STUDY 4
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHILDHOOD: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF LIVING ON
THE STREETS FOR CHILDREN IN KORONADAL CITY
STUDY 5
BEYOND EMPATHY: EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF COMPASSION FATIGUE ON MENTAL
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ WELL-BEING
St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
SDG
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
SDG 16: PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
SAC RESEARCH AGENDA
HEALTH SYSTEMS (CHED), SOCIO-ECONOMICS AND POLICY
RESEARCH (DOST), SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (DOST)
40 + REFERENCES
INTERNATIONAL
25
LOCAL
15
RESEARCH GAPS
EVIDENCE
KNOWLEDGE
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
✔
✔
METHODS
EMPIRICAL
THEORY POPULATION
✔
✔
TOPIC
WHAT
WHO
WHERE
WHEN
WHY
HOW
Emotional and
Psychological Impact of
Scam Victimization
Trauma, shame, and
coping mechanisms of
scam victims
Individuals who have
experienced financial
scams
South Cotabato
YEAR 2025
To understand the emotional
and psychological
consequences of scams and
provide recommendations for
mental health interventions
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS
PROPOSED TITLE
EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF SCAM VICTIMIZATION: A STUDY ON
TRAUMA, SHAME AND COPING MECHANISMS
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
SOP1
SOP2
SOP3
To explore the emotional, psychological,
and behavioral consequences of scam
victimization, focusing on the role of shame
and the coping strategies employed by
victims.
What are the common emotional and
psychological effects experienced by scam
victims?
How does shame play a role in scam
victimization, and what is its impact on mental
health?
What coping mechanisms do scam victims
employ, and how effective are they?
OUTPUT
Research findings, recommendations for
psychological interventions, possible policy
suggestions
St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
OUTCOMES
1)
2)
3)
Increased awareness of scam-related psychological trauma
Development of mental health support strategies for scam victims
Contributions to local and national discussions on scam prevention and victim
support
SDG
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
SAC RESEARCH AGENDA
40 + REFERENCES
HEALTH SUFFICIENCY (DOST), HEALTH SYSTEMS (CHED)
INTERNATIONAL
20
LOCAL
10
RESEARCH GAPS
EVIDENCE
TOPIC
KNOWLEDGE
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
✔
✔
WHAT
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF
BEING A SANDWICH GENERATION
CAREGIVER: BALANCING THE
NEEDS OF AGING PARENTS AND
CHILDREN
WHO
THIS RESEARCH EXPLORES THE
INDIVIDUALS IN THE SANDWICH
EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, AND
GENERATION, TYPICALLY
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES
BETWEEN THE AGES OF 30 TO
FACED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO CARE
50, WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR BOTH THEIR AGING PARENTS FOR BOTH CHILD-REARING AND
AND THEIR CHILDREN.
ELDER CAREGIVING.
PROPOSED TITLE
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To explore the emotional and psychological
challenges faced by Filipino sandwich generation
caregivers, including role conflict, stress levels, and
coping strategies, in managing both child-rearing
and elderly care responsibilities.
OUTPUT
METHODS
EMPIRICAL
THEORY POPULATION
✔
WHERE
REGION XII
WHEN
WHY
HOW
YEAR 2025
TO UNDERSTAND THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
TOLL OF BALANCING TWO CAREGIVING
ROLES AND PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE
MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND COPING
MECHANISMS OF CAREGIVERS IN THE
SANDWICH GENERATION.
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF BEING A 'SANDWICH GENERATION' CAREGIVER
SOP1
SOP2
SOP3
How do emotional and psychological challenges
manifest in Filipino caregivers managing both
child-rearing and elderly care responsibilities?
In what ways does role conflict between caring for children
and elderly parents impact stress levels and well-being
among Filipino sandwich generation caregivers?
Which coping strategies and support systems are employed
by sandwich generation caregivers to manage emotional
and psychological burdens?
Findings on the emotional and psychological effects
of sandwich generation caregiving, along with
recommendations for mental health interventions and
support strategies.
St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
OUTCOMES
1)
2)
3)
Greater awareness of the challenges faced by sandwich generation caregivers.
Development of effective support systems to address caregiver stress and emotional
strain.
Improved mental health resources for caregivers managing dual responsibilities.
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
SDG 10: REDUCED INEQUALITY
SDG
SAC RESEARCH AGENDA
40 + REFERENCES
HEALTH SYSTEMS (CHED)
INTERNATIONAL
15
LOCAL
10
RESEARCH GAPS
EVIDENCE
KNOWLEDGE
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
METHODS
EMPIRICAL
✔
THEORY POPULATION
✔
✔
TOPIC
WHAT
WHO
WHERE
WHEN
WHY
HOW
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF
LIVING ON THE STREETS FOR
CHILDREN IN KORONADAL CITY
TRAUMA, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS,
COPING MECHANISMS, AND
RESILIENCE IN STREET CHILDREN
STREET CHILDREN, AGES 6-18,
IN KORONADAL CITY
CITY OF KORONADAL
YEAR 2025
TO UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES
FACED BY STREET CHILDREN AND
INFORM MENTAL HEALTH
INTERVENTIONS
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS
PROPOSED TITLE
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHILDHOOD: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF LIVING ON THE
STREETS FOR CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF KORONADAL
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
SOP1
SOP2
To explore the psychological and emotional impacts
of living on the streets for children in Koronadal
City, focusing on trauma, coping mechanisms, and
resilience.
What are the emotional and psychological
challenges faced by street children in Koronadal
City?
How do the experiences of street children in
Koronadal City affect their long-term mental health
and development?
OUTPUT
Research findings on the psychological impacts
of living on the streets for children, along with
recommendations for mental health interventions
St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
OUTCOMES
SOP3
1)
2)
3)
How do street children cope with their
psychological challenges, and what resilience
factors help them?
Increased awareness of the psychological struggles faced by street children.
Identification of effective coping mechanisms and resilience factors for supporting street
children.
Development of targeted interventions to improve the mental health and well-being of street
children in Koronadal City.
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
SDG 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES
SDG
SAC RESEARCH AGENDA
40 + REFERENCES
HEALTH SYSTEMS (CHED), SOCIO- CULTURAL AND EDUCATION (BIMPEAGA)
INTERNATIONAL
20
LOCAL
10
RESEARCH GAPS
EVIDENCE
KNOWLEDGE
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
✔
METHODS
EMPIRICAL
THEORY POPULATION
✔
TOPIC
WHAT
WHO
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND INDIVIDUALS WHO GREW
UP WITH PARENTS
OF GROWING UP WITH
BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS ON
EXPERIENCING MENTAL
MENTALLY ILL PARENTS
CHILDREN AND YOUNG
ILLNESS
ADULTS
PROPOSED TITLE
WHERE
WHEN
WHY
HOW
REGION XII
YEAR 2025
To understand the long-term
psychological effects on
individuals and improve mental
health support for families
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS
BEYOND THE SILENCE: THE LASTING EFFECTS OF GROWING UP WITH MENTALLY ILL
PARENTS
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
SOP1
To examine the emotional, psychological, and
social impacts of growing up with mentally ill
parents, and to analyze the coping strategies
employed by these children and their long-term
effects on mental health and well-being.
Identify the common emotional and
psychological challenges faced by children of
mentally ill parents.
OUTPUT
✔
SOP2
Examine the impact of parental mental illness on
social behavior, relationships, and academic
performance.
Research findings, recommendations for
psychological interventions and family support
programs
St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
SOP3
OUTCOMES
1)
2)
3)
Explore the coping mechanisms employed by
individuals and their long-term effects on mental
health.
Increased awareness of the psychological struggles by children of mentally ill parents
Design effective interventions for supporting affected families
Advocate for the inclusion of mental health education in family welfare and social
services
SDG
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
SAC RESEARCH AGENDA
40 + REFERENCES
HEALTH SUFFICIENCY (DOST), HEALTH SYSTEMS (CHED), SOCIO
ECONOMICS AND POLICY RESEARCH (DOST)
INTERNATIONAL
1
LOCAL
10
RESEARCH GAPS
EVIDENCE
TOPIC
KNOWLEDGE
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
✔
✔
WHAT
WHO
MENTAL HEALTH
EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL,
THE EFFECTS OF
PROFESSIONALS (E.G.,
COMPASSION FATIGUE ON AND PHYSICAL TOLL OF WORKING
COUNSELORS,
WITH TRAUMA SURVIVORS,
MENTAL HEALTH
INCLUDING BURNOUT, STRESS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, THERAPISTS)
PROFESSIONALS’ WELLWORKING WITH TRAUMA OR
AND MENTAL HEALTH DECLINE
BEING
HIGH-STRESS CLIENTS
PROPOSED TITLE
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To explore the impact of compassion
fatigue on mental health professionals'
well-being, job performance, and coping
strategies.
OUTPUT
METHODS
EMPIRICAL
THEORY POPULATION
✔
WHERE
WHEN
WHY
HOW
REGION XII
YEAR 2025
TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF
COMPASSION FATIGUE ON THE
WELL-BEING OF MENTAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS AND PROPOSE
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR
SUPPORT
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS
BEYOND EMPATHY: EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF COMPASSION FATIGUE ON MENTAL
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ WELL-BEING
SOP1
SOP2
SOP3
What are the common emotional, psychological, and
physical symptoms experienced by mental health
professionals due to compassion fatigue?
In what ways does compassion fatigue affect job
performance, professional relationships, and the quality of
care provided by mental health professionals?
How do mental health professionals cope with
compassion fatigue, and what support systems help
them manage its impact?
Research on the impact of compassion fatigue on mental
health professionals with recommendations for coping
strategies.
St. Alexius College, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
OUTCOMES
1)
2)
3)
Greater awareness of compassion fatigue symptoms.
Identification of coping mechanisms and support systems.
Improved job performance and care quality.
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