Impact of the Three-Year Development Program for the Children of Migrant Workers: Basis for a Revitalized Program

Authors

  • Allen Kristine R. Adap
  • Erick B. Atilano
  • Lalaine S. Razon
  • Rowell C. Wisco
  • Jeffrey T. Benesisto

Keywords:

children of migrant workers, revitalized program, impact evaluation, adolescence, effectiveness

Abstract

This research study aimed to determine the impact of the Three-Year Development Program for Children of Migrant Workers of St. Mary's College, Quezon City, in the school year 2013-2014. The study utilised the descriptive survey method as the research design. Two hundred thirty-five (235) High School Students of St. Mary's College, Quezon City, SY 2013-2014 were the respondents of this study. A survey questionnaire was utilised as its instrument to determine the perception of the respondents on being a child of migrant workers after the implementation of the Three-year Development Program for Children of Migrant Workers. The program's effectiveness and impact were also determined. Frequency distribution, percentage, and mean scores were used as statistical measures in treating the data gathered. Based on the gathered data, the respondents showed positivity regarding the Three-Year Development Program catered to them. The Three-Year Development Program for Children of Migrant Workers assisted students who were apart from their parents, due to overseas work, to have good realizations as children of migrant workers. Likewise, the conduct of group dynamic activities helped the respondents to curb pessimism; thus, allowing them to obtain positivity and vitality.

Published

2017-12-18