Acab, Mark Dave T. <br/><br/>
A phenomenological inquiry into the lives of elderly night workers / 
by Mark Dave T. Acab, Vannah Pearl Bulusan, Sophia Laurice L. Eluna and [others] 
 - Dumaguete City :  Foundation University,   2025. 
 - ix 158 leaves :  ill. (chiefly color) ;  28 cm.  leaves 
 - CON-Th .
<br/><br/>Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - - Foundation University, 2025. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and appendices. 
<br/><br/> Abstract<br/>This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of elderly<br/>individuals aged sixty and above who engage in night work in Dumaguete City,<br/>Philippines. Utilizing Colaizzi's method of data analysis, the research aimed to<br/>uncover the physical, emotional, social, and economic challenges faced by older<br/>adults working outside conventional retirement norms. Nine participants were<br/>selected through purposive sampling, comprising vendors and parking attendants,<br/>who shared rich, personal narratives through in-depth interviews and field<br/>observations. Findings revealed nine emergent themes that highlighted enduring<br/>livelihood struggles, physical labor burdens, family-driven motivations, and hidden<br/>emotional pains. Despite experiencing chronic fatigue, illness, and social isolation,<br/>the participants demonstrated remarkable perseverance, spiritual resilience, and<br/>continued commitment to family obligations. They coped with economic precarity<br/>through survival mechanisms such as micro-lending, extended working hours, and<br/>emotional reliance on faith and peer companionship. The study also noted a<br/>concerning absence of formal social support systems and accessible healthcare<br/>tailored to the needs of elderly night workers. This research calls attention to the overlooked contributions of older informal workers and underscores the urgent need for age-inclusive social policies, community-based health services, and targeted economic support. It contributes to a deeper understanding of aging and labor in the Philippine context and serves as a Phenomenological Inquiry into the Lives of Elderly Night Workers foundation for developing humane and sustainable interventions that uphold the dignity of elderly workers. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Older people--Employment. <br/>Night work--Social aspects.<br/>Phenomenology. <br/>Qualitative research.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Theses
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Curriculum Objective: </label><br/>Nursing Research 2 (RLE) :--Nursing, Bachelor of Science in ;--NUR 107
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>(CON-Th)  LG 221 D35 N87  / A5 N87 2025 A23