03709naa a2200421Ia 4500 OSt 20260522080108.0 260520s2017 xx 000 0 und d Foundation University Eng Foundation University rda (CON-Th) LG 221 D35 N87 A5 N87 2025 A23 799 Acab, Mark Dave T. 1517 author. 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. 2025. 2025. ix 158 leaves : ill. (chiefly color) ; 28 cm. thesis leaves rdacontent text txt rdamedia unmediated n CON-Th volume nc rdacarrier CON-Th Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - - Foundation University, 2025. Includes bibliographical references and appendices. Abstract 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. Older people Employment. 14192 Night work Social aspects. 15516 Phenomenology. 15517 Qualitative research. 6715 Theses 16380 lcgft Nursing Research 2 (RLE) : Nursing, Bachelor of Science in ; NUR 107 Bulusan, Vannah Pearl co-author 15539 Eluna, Sophia Laurice L. co-author 15540 Quimat, Alexia Samantha O. co-author 15541 Sanoy, Jucever-Lynn Y. co-author 15542 Tan, Shania Karylle S. co-author 15543 Villarin, Christian Noel M. co-author 16385 A phenomenological inquiry into the lives of elderly night workers https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFFcColUkZAJGYS2KaufUu-y7woHxLdC/view?usp=sharing lcc TH LG 221 D35 N87 A5 N87 2025 A23 (CON-Th) 6059 6059 A phenomenological inquiry into the lives of elderly night workers 0 0 lcc 0 4 NFIC FOUNDATION FOUNDATION MAIN-UGThe 2026-05-20 Donated 0 (CON-Th) LG 221 D35 N87 A5 N87 2025 A23 0352026007007 2026-05-20 08:48:00 2026-05-20 TH CON-Th-2026008