Acab, Mark Dave T. creator author. Bulusan, Vannah Pearl co-author Eluna, Sophia Laurice L. co-author Quimat, Alexia Samantha O. co-author Sanoy, Jucever-Lynn Y. co-author Tan, Shania Karylle S. co-author Villarin, Christian Noel M. co-author text Theses xx Dumaguete City Foundation University 2025 2017 monographic und

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ix 158 leaves : ill. (chiefly color) ; 28 cm. 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. by Mark Dave T. Acab, Vannah Pearl Bulusan, Sophia Laurice L. Eluna and [others] Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - - Foundation University, 2025. Includes bibliographical references and appendices. Older people Employment Night work Social aspects Phenomenology Qualitative research (CON-Th) LG 221 D35 N87 A5 N87 2025 A23 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFFcColUkZAJGYS2KaufUu-y7woHxLdC/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFFcColUkZAJGYS2KaufUu-y7woHxLdC/view?usp=sharing Foundation University 260520 20260522080108.0 Eng