03455naa a2200385Ia 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021040005900062050004600121100003200167245015500199260005300354264001700407300006800424336002600492337002800518338003500546490001100581502009100592504005600683520173500739650003102474650003202505650002002537650002602557655001802583658007502601700003702676700004002713700004202753700003802795700003802833700004302871856015502914OSt20260522080108.0260520s2017    xx            000 0 und d  aFoundation UniversitybEngcFoundation Universityerda  a(CON-Th)  LG 221 D35 N87bA5 N87 2025 A23  aAcab, Mark Dave T.eauthor.10aA phenomenological inquiry into the lives of elderly night workers /cby Mark Dave T. Acab, Vannah Pearl Bulusan, Sophia Laurice L. Eluna and [others]  aDumaguete City :bFoundation University, c2025.  c2025.42025.  aix 158 leaves :bill. (chiefly color) ;c28 cm.3thesisfleaves  2rdacontentatextbtxt  2rdamediaaunmediatedbn  3CON-Thavolumebnc2rdacarrier  aCON-Th  aUndergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - - Foundation University, 2025.  aIncludes bibliographical references and appendices.  aAbstract
This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of elderly
individuals aged sixty and above who engage in night work in Dumaguete City,
Philippines. Utilizing Colaizzi's method of data analysis, the research aimed to
uncover the physical, emotional, social, and economic challenges faced by older
adults working outside conventional retirement norms. Nine participants were
selected through purposive sampling, comprising vendors and parking attendants,
who shared rich, personal narratives through in-depth interviews and field
observations. Findings revealed nine emergent themes that highlighted enduring
livelihood struggles, physical labor burdens, family-driven motivations, and hidden
emotional pains. Despite experiencing chronic fatigue, illness, and social isolation,
the participants demonstrated remarkable perseverance, spiritual resilience, and
continued commitment to family obligations. They coped with economic precarity
through survival mechanisms such as micro-lending, extended working hours, and
emotional reliance on faith and peer companionship. The study also noted a
concerning absence of formal social support systems and accessible healthcare
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.  aOlder peoplexEmployment.   aNight workxSocial aspects.  aPhenomenology.   aQualitative research.  aTheses2lcgft  aNursing Research 2 (RLE) :bNursing, Bachelor of Science in ;cNUR 107  aBulusan, Vannah Pearleco-author  aEluna, Sophia Laurice L.eco-author  aQuimat, Alexia Samantha O.eco-author  aSanoy, Jucever-Lynn Y.eco-author  aTan, Shania Karylle S.eco-author  aVillarin, Christian Noel M.eco-author  3A phenomenological inquiry into the lives of elderly night workersuhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFFcColUkZAJGYS2KaufUu-y7woHxLdC/view?usp=sharing