Psychological challenges of coffee farmers in Brgy. Casile, cabuyao, Laguna
Abstract
This research informs readers with information about the psychological challenges of coffee farmers in Brgy. Casile, Cabuyao, Laguna. This study takes a phenomenological approach within a qualitative methodology, with the primary goal of explaining the current issue and attempting to determine, describe, or identify what it is through data collection. The researchers used a non-probability sampling strategy known as purposive sampling, in which researchers chose study participants based on their best judgment. The ten (10) coffee farmers were chosen based on their Basic Psychological Needs Scale scores. The data was collected through a face-to-face interview as well as a semi-structured qualitative interview with open-ended questions. To gather more information, the researchers also used "follow-up" questions to dig deeply into the coffee farmers' answers in the interview. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used in this study as a data analysis method. Three (3) superordinate themes were formed based on the data gathered which were the following: (a.) stress and related concern, (b.) lack of mental health awareness, and (c.) coping and management of coffee farmers.
How to Cite This Article
Jasmin T Batayen, Aira Jane V Cerino, Kyle Abegail Maagma, Rosemarie M Miano, Jinky C Malabanan (2023). Psychological challenges of coffee farmers in Brgy. Casile, cabuyao, Laguna . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 4(6), 347-354.