Self concept and social adjustment of selected house husbands in Indang, Cavite /
by Vemalyn Joy P. Romen.
- Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2012.
- xii, 92 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) Cavite State University.
Includes bibliographical references.
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ROMEN, VEMALYN JOY P. Self - Concept and Social Adjustment of Selected Househusbands in Indang, Cavite. Undergraduate Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cavite State University. April 2012. Adviser: Ms. Louziela P. Masana. This study determined the self-concept and social adjustment of selected househusbands in Indang, Cavite. Specifically, it aimed to determine the (1) level of self-concept of househusbands in terms of masculinity, sense of fulfillment, self-efficacy, and self-confidence; (2) level of social adjustment of househusbands in terms of in-laws, spouse, siblings, and community; and (3) relationship between the self-concept and social adjustment of househusbands. Descriptive correlational method of research was used in the study. Purposive sampling and Snowball technique were used to determine the target sample of the study. The researcher used Spearman's Rank Correlation coefficient to determine the relationship between the self-concept and social adjustment of the househusbands. The respondents of the study came from 36 barangays in Indang, Cavite. A total of eighty-five (85) househusbands in Indang, Cavite acted as participants of the study. The researcher used two sets of scales which are both self-made. The two sets of scale are Self Concept Scale and Social Adjustment Scale. Both of the instruments were administered to the respondents. A validated Self Concept Scale was administered to determine the self-concept of the respondents. A validated Social Adjustment Scale, on the other hand, was used to determine the social adjustment of the respondents