Perception, Resiliency and Coping Strategies of Filipinos amidst Disasters


Maria Celina C. Anga, Lily Beth L. Diaz. "Perception, Resiliency and Coping Strategies of Filipinos amidst Disasters"

Abstract

The Philippines often experiences different calamities and disasters. Despite that, Filipinos remain to be resilient and positive seemingly immune on such circumstances. Most Filipino survivors are able to cope with disaster experiences but others may continuously feel anxious and reacts negatively for so long that could probably lead to mental problems like psychological trauma if not assisted. This paper will discuss the Filipino's perception of disasters and their resiliency as they encounter such adversities. This will also address how Filipinos are able to accept misfortunes and tragedies and then eventually recover from these events. The findings of this paper will give us a glimpse on the Filipino's outlook in life after facing stressful experiences and the resilience and strategies in coping with such events which other people could adapt in times of painful and hurtful situations. A person's resilience and strategies and the individual perceptions of such situations are three of the most important tools which could keep the individual going and project a positive outlook in life.