Conducted by NwSSU
, Started on 2018 -
Completed on 2019
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This study used phenomenological approach in exploring the life and lived experiences of gay college students in the City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar. This study also introduced a new procedure in data gathering that utilized indexing within electronic novels. Twelve (12) gay college students participated in the study. Participants met the description of a gay college student: 1) bonafide college student from any of the three tertiary schools in City of Catbalogan (Samar College, Samar State University, and St. Mary’s College of Catbalogan); 2) a biological male; 3) consider themselves as gay; and 4) willing to participate in the study. From the data analyses, three major themes emerged: (1) Unknown and Known Treatment of the Gay Community; (2) Unbelievable Positive Outlook of the Gay Community; and (3) Undying Hope for the Gay Community. The result showed that these students experienced a difficult yet an honest form of self-expression that can inspire and boost the aspiration of gay student.