Conducted by PIT
, Started on 2024 -
Completed on 2025
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This is a motivational study from a participant who successfully rose through the ranks in a male-dominated
maritime profession. The study was designed to reveal the personal and emotional journey of a Filipina
Seafarer toward achieving her officer rank. It utilized the descriptive case study type based on a real-life
narrative. The self-written testimony of the participant was analyzed using Sentiment Analysis with Python
Natural Language Text Processing (NLTK) 3.9.1 Text Classification. The positive, neutral, and negative
statements throughout the narrative served as the basis for identifying thematic experiences and insights.
From the analysis, several theme-based propositions were developed: (1) Resilience is built through
hardship and becomes the foundation of professional strength. (2) Gender bias and discrimination remain
real barriers, but perseverance can shatter them. (3) Supportive leadership creates transformational
opportunities. (4) Faith and gratitude sustain emotional endurance. These propositions complement the
Self-Determination Theory adopted in this study. The results encourage aspiring seawomen to persevere
despite the odds, and call on maritime educators and shipboard leaders to foster a more inclusive and
supportive environment for women at sea.