ABANDONED BUT NOT FORSAKEN: FROM THE STORIES OF PUPILS WITH PARENTS WORKING ABROAD

Abstract

This study explores how children with parents working abroad cope with their situation while studying without their parents' guidance. The study aims to understand the lived experiences, challenges, difficulties, coping mechanisms, aspirations, and hopes for the future of these children. The study focuses on the outcomes of students with parents working abroad in the Philippines, specifically their academic and emotional well-being. The phenomenological approach to qualitative research was used, and eight participants underwent in-depth interviews to gather information. Four research questions were addressed to the participants, and the study concludes with the results, discussion, and conclusions of the researchers. The findings of the study provide insights into the challenges faced by these children and the coping mechanisms they use to overcome them. The study highlights the importance of family support, especially for children who have parents working abroad, to ensure their academic and emotional well-being.