Venturing on the Varied Societal Issues Reflected in "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano"

Authors

  • Tricia Mae Villalobos

Keywords:

Social Issues, Drug Abuse, Corruption

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Considering the timely social issues that our society is facing nowadays, the researchers conducted a study entitled "Venturing on the Varied Societal Issues Reflected in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano”. The study focused only on evaluating the different issues shown in the said teleserye. This study can be significant to the individual and government concerned.

METHODS

In this qualitative study, content analysis was employed by analyzing the teleserye entitled "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano." To identify the specific sample, judgmental sampling was used. According to Educaduim (2013), judgmental sampling is employed to identify and determine the specific data for analysis. It is a non-probability sampling technique where the researchers select units to be sampled based on their knowledge and professional judgment. To gather pertinent information relative to this study, audio-visual data and materials were used. Clips and series of the chosen teleserye were downloaded. The gathering of the data was done through observational content analysis (watching the downloaded clips and series of the chosen teleserye. The researchers watched the movie repeatedly in order to understand it more.

RESULTS

Drug abuse, violence in school, shifting economy, poverty, human trafficking, corruption, and kidnapping are different social issues shown in the said teleserye. In addition to this, depression, peer pressure, gateway existence of productivity gap between the two sectors, changing trends in a country's economy, lack of education, overpopulation, epidemic diseases, political conditions, poverty, and personal greed are the causes of these social issues. However, the effects of these social issues are mental disorder and malfunction in the body and brain, poverty, violence against women and children and traumatic experiences.

DISCUSSIONS

Concerning the preceding findings, conclusion, and course of this study, recommendations were made. This study and its content could serve as a basis and guide for everyone. Awareness seminar that awakens the mind of every individual regarding the causes and effects of these societal issues can be done. The result of this study may serve as a reference for other researchers.

Published

2019-01-18