ArticleBMC psychology2025
"Come What May": An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Disaster Survivors' Resilience and Meaning-making of Fatalism.
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backgroundWhile psychological resilience has been established as a protective factor in the field of disaster research, a gap in the literature presents a line of inquiry on the resilience of disaster survivors and the implications of 'bahala na' (fatalism) in the context of the Philippines. PURPOSE: The study aimed to examine the lived experiences of Filipino disaster survivors with high resilience in the lower income classes.
methodsNarrative data gathered from six participants were analyzed through interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), supporting previous research indicating higher vulnerability to disaster impacts and health hazards among individuals living in disaster-prone areas.
resultsThe findings revealed five modules of the Katatagan model that were reflected in the responses of Filipino disaster survivors: Kalakasan (finding and cultivating strengths), Kalooban (managing thoughts and emotions), Kinabukasan (moving forward), Kapaki-pakinabang na Gawain (positive activities), and Kalutasan at Kaagapay (seeking solutions and support). The emergent themes of the study also showed the meaning-making processes and resilience strategies utilized by Filipino disaster survivors to recover and bounce back stronger from adversity. Participant responses indicating implorations of 'bahala na' suggested a positive connotation towards faithful optimism in the face of uncertainty rather than fatalistic resignation.
conclusionFrom these findings, the study recommends further investigation of resilience strategies in managing physiological reactions following a disaster, and the development of an assessment tool for 'bahala na' with regards to disaster-related psychological resilience. The practical implications of the study suggest improvements in culturally-specific interventions and resilience programs to be aligned with better needs assessment procedures for individuals affected by natural disasters.
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