Group 5's progress report

1. Mara-ninel Deganos
Sheel Lamar
Abigayle Peralta
Micah San Andres
Michelle Silungan

2. Based on the Proposal
 Pretest
◦ Researchers will interview 2 husbands
◦ Appointment based on the availability of husband
◦ Interview will take place at participant’s home or
vicinity of choice for comfortability purposes
 Actual
◦ Researchers will interview 8 husbands
◦ Separate appointments based on the availability of
husband
◦ Interview will take place at participant’s home or
vicinity of choice for comfortability purposes

3.  Based on actual data gathering
◦ Pretest
 2 researchers interviewed first participant on June 30 th, 2012
 3 researchers interviewed second participant on July 9th,
2012
 Participants referred by family and friends
 Both interviews conducted inside the participant’s home

4.  Based on actual data gathering
◦ Actual procedure
 Participant #1 interviewed on July 17th, 2012
(2 researchers present)
 Participant #2 interviewed on July 19th, 2012
( 3 researchers present)
 Participant #3 interviewed on July 22nd, 2012
( 2 researchers present)
 Participant #4 interviewed on July 23rd, 2012
( 3 researchers present)
 Participant #5 interviewed on July 25th, 2012
( 3 researchers present)
 Participant #6 and #7 interviewed on July 30th, 2012
( 2 researchers each)
 Participant #8 interviewed on July 31st , 2012
( 2 researchers present)
 Participants referred by family and friends
 All interviews conducted inside the participant’s home

5. 1) Interview Protocol
2) Consent Form
3) Cover Letter
 Revisions of instrument
◦ Probing questions added given the context of answers
given by each husband
◦ Removed repetitive questions
◦ Interview guide for children not relevant for most cases

6.  Result of pretest in terms of procedure
◦ Ask more probing questions
◦ Fix technical difficulties
◦ Make sure the husband is settled in first
 Revisions in procedure
◦ Make sure consent form signed at the beginning of
interview
◦ Cover letter more efficient when conducted by
interviewer than participant filling form out

7. • What facilitated our data gathering
- Our interest in the study
- Preparation: learning from pre-test
• What hindered our data gathering
– Interviewees who were not as open or willing to
share/expound on experiences
– The weather
– Location of participant
• How we solved those hindrances
– Build rapport
– Continued to stay calm and collected by probing
– Come up with back-up plans

8. Week Date Output
1 June 11 – June 16 - Contact pre-test participants
- Contact participants for actual
data gathering
- Translate interview guide
2 June 17 – June 23 - Get back translated copy of
the interview guide
- Get approval from adviser
regarding translated copy of
interview guide
- Back translate interview guide
- Get back back translated copy
of the interview guide
3 June 25 – June 30 - Waiting for feedback on
pretest
4 July 2 – July 7 - Waiting for feedback on
pretest
5 July 9 – July 14 - Conduct 2 interviews
- Transcribe the interviews

9. Week Date Output
6 July 16 – July 21 - Conduct 2-3 interviews (July
17 & 19)
- Transcribe the interviews
7 July 23 – July 28 - Conduct 2-3 interviews (July
22, 23& 25)
- Transcribe the interviews
8 July 30 – July 31 - Conduct 2-3 interviews (2 on
July 30 & July 31)
- Transcribe the interviews
9 August 1 – August 15 - Process and analyze the data
with Dr. Apuan
10 August 15 – August 19 Start writing Chapter III
Send to Dr. Baybay and Dr.
Apuan and get their feedback
11 August 20 – August 25 - Revise Chapter III
12 August 27 – September 1 - Start writing Chapter IV
- Continue revising Chapter III

10. Week Date Output
13 September 3 – September 8 - Revise Chapter IV
- Send to Dr. Baybay and Dr.
Apuan and get their feedback
- Write Chapter V
14 September 10 – September 15 - Send Chapter V get feedback
from Dr. Baybay and Dr. Apuan
15 September 17 - September 22 - Revise Chapter V
- Revise Chapter III & IV
16 September 24 – September 29 - Revise Chapters I – V
17 October 1 – October 6 - Compile Chapters I – V for
defense approval
18 October 8 – October 13 - Possible defense week
19 October 15 – October 20 - Revisions after defense
20 October 22 – October 27 - Possible submission of
unbound copy of thesis

12. “The interviews we did were really an immersion in
such a way that we went to a different place and had
to adapt to the family. It was somehow a struggle
going to different places because of the weather but it
was a good experience because I was able to show
my skills in doing an interview because some of the
househusbands we interviewed were really shy so
some of the questioning I did was repetitive just to
clarify things.The overall lesson was to be
patient,confident and critical in asking questions.”

13. “I had no idea what to expect when we start interviewing the
househusbands. I just had an impression that they would rather be with
their friends than their children. I also had this impression that they did not
get along with their mother in law. Although, for one of the househusbands
that we interviewed that is the case.
Now that we have finished interviewing the househusbands, my little
knowledge of them has now been enlightened. Most of them did not go
running off to look for a new girl when their wives left. This knowledge has
in fact restored my faith in marriage. I wouldn't say that I would want to
marry a man, but it made me we them in a different light. And how they took
care of their children was heartwarming it was as if they were the center of
their universe. I have to say that my view of them is under a new light.”

14. “The data gathering process was an adventure! It was quite difficult to travel all around the Metro while
carrying bags of food and equipment in such terrible weather. But at the end of the day it was all worthwhile.
Every time we go out for an interview, we come home with so much knowledge and learning.
The fathers that we met were such an inspiration to us. They have proven to society that they will face any
challenge, from burnt dinner to a deteriorating self-esteem, for as long as they can fulfill their duties to their
families. The children also served as an inspiration as well. It was an eye-opening experience to hear some
of them refer to themselves as househusbands. Someone even coined the term inatay: ina na tatay pa.
This shows that they have somewhat accepted this growing phenomenon.
If not all, most of the children said that it is hard to have a parent away from home but they understand that it
is for their own good and that they are thankful for such amazing parents. It made me think of my own
parents and my own life. I am fortunate enough to be provided all that I ever wanted and needed without
even asking for it. This experience will be a constant reminder for me to stay humble and grateful for being
blessed.
In terms of group work, it made me realize how important communication is. I also learned that you can’t
always get what you want. Sometimes in order to make things work, adjustments must be made by both
parties. I was fortunate enough to be grouped with the other four members. Each one was cooperative and
understanding. We all did our best to make it on time BUT it was definitely not a rushed effort. We managed
to lay out a plan ahead of time and worked towards it efficiently. Indeed, it did not feel like a requirement but
a journey.”

15. “It was challenging going to our respondent's houses and also due to the unforgiving
weather it made it harder. But our respondent's were very welcoming and eager to
start the interview. I love listening to them, each of their stories different from the
other. It was interesting to know and hear their struggles, how they cope each day and
how they keep the family intact. Actually this experience made me think about a
career in research, who knows right?. Also it made me appreciate my parents more.
They don't have to go out of the country to work and leave us to take care of
ourselves. They are here with me and my siblings, spending quality time with us and
making sure to talk to us every night, which I took for granted. But hearing the
struggles and longing for a complete family of our respondents, I truly am blessed.
Also this experience tested our group's team work and effort to get our data and make
this thesis the best we can. We worked together as a team and made our data
gathering as stress free as possible. Everyone did what is asked of them and support
the group in anyway we can.
Hopefully our team work and team effort helps us finish on time and hopefully present
our thesis in Stanford.”

16. “The data gathering process was a very eye opening
experience and very different from what I expected. I enjoyed
traveling with my group and viewing how the husbands and their
family live their life. This was educational not only for research but
for my personal life as well. I learned how the Filipino language was
used in a different context. I also learned many techniques to use
during an interview. I actually think that I overcame some fears
about traveling to places of the lower socio-economic class because
thankfully I’ve never been in that situation. Moreover, I am very
grateful and appreciative to my thesis groupmates because they
didn’t mind that I didn’t speak much during the interviews. My group
works very hard and efficiently and I’m ecstatic that we are on time.”