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CHAPTER І

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Life in the prison is generally a painful experience (Sykes, 2006), and prisoners

experience high levels of stress (Herreveld & Dijik, 2007). Imprisonment is so unpleasant

that prison inmates must have to learn to adapt or cope with many stressful conditions in

prison. The prison’s life is detrimental to the psychological and physical health of the

inmates. In addition to mental illness, inmates who were deficient in coping skills were at a

higher risk for self-harm and more suicide-prone (Dear, et. al., 2001). Demeaning and

demoralizing prisoner’s correlates with the experience of poor psychological wellbeing

(Abiama & Etowa, 2013). Poor psychological wellbeing among prison inmates is usually seen

in prison inmates’ expression of anger, depression, and frustration.

Imprisonment is a psychologically painful experience. Incarceration represents a

form of traumatic experience severe enough to produce posttraumatic stress reactions

(Rokach, 2007), and prisoners need to cope with several stressful situations in prison. Coping

can be seen as efforts made to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands of stress on an

individual’s life.

According to Briley (2009), the ideologies behind the jail context were an important

factor to consider when studying the adjustment of inmates. As stated by Tewksbury and

Mustaine (2008), jail personnel have listed the importance and primary goals of incarceration

as rehabilitation, retribution, specific deterrence, and general deterrence; rehabilitation was

listed as the most important. If there were interventions to help inmates cope better with

incarceration and reduce their maladjustment and maladaptive behaviors, jail officers would

be able to focus on rehabilitation (Briley, 2009).

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The conduct of the study is beneficial to the inmates, to provide them the better

improvement to recover their frustration, anxiety, and sadness inside the provincial jail. They

may develop positive thoughts instead of giving up. To the family of the inmates, to ensure

that their family members are well protected by the government and assure that in good

condition to perform a series of activities inside the jail. To the Provincial jail, that they

developed the coping strategies of the inmates by improving the programs and to ensure the

inmate’s condition. To the future researchers, that they may give more knowledge about

coping strategies of an inmate inside the Provincial Jail and used as a reference in conducting

new research.

The researcher will be opted to conduct this study to determine the Inmate Ways of

Coping Psychological and Physical Well-being in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte. The

purpose of the study will be gather facts through survey and identify the coping mechanism

employed by the respondents in their daily activities inside Provincial Jail.

Theoretical Framework

This study will be anchored on the theory of Lazarus & Folkman (1984) on

Transactional Theory. This theory proposed that individuals interact dynamically and

reciprocally with their environments. Assessment of both the individual and the environment

was required to provide meaningful information regarding the coping process.

In addition, Transactional Model useful framework for conceptualizing the prison

adjustment process. As supported by Fritch (2006) for a study on trauma, coping, and health

of incarcerated inmates. He found that although the prison environment might not have been

perceived as stressful for some inmates, other inmates perceived prison as a stressful

environment. Prisoners who did not perceive prison as stressful had no need to adapt or
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cope. However, inmates who perceived prison as stressful needed to adapt or cope. The

transactional model provided a good framework to discover what the inmates perceived that

influenced their coping strategies.

This study was also supported by Priya (2014) on his reformative theory. As indicated

by this hypothesis, the object of discipline ought to be the change of the illicit, through the

strategy for individualization. It depends on the humanistic rule that regardless of whether a

guilty party carries out wrongdoing, he doesn't stop to be an individual. He may have

perpetrated wrongdoing under conditions which may never happen again. Along these lines,

an exertion ought to be made to change him amid the time of his imprisonment. The object

of sentence ought to be to realize the ethical change of the guilty party. He should be instructed

and trained some craftsmanship or industry amid the time of his detainment with the goal that

he might have the capacity to begin his life again after his discharge from prison (Priya, 2014).

If inmates are to be sent to prison to be changed into good citizens by physical, intellectual

and moral exercise, prisons must be turned into contented dwelling places (Salmond, 2010).

The researcher opted to conduct this study to determine and evaluate the inmate ways

of coping with psychological and physical well-being in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte.
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Schematic Diagram

Independent Dependent
Variables Variables

Inmate’s Profile A. Psychological Coping Mechanism

1. Problem-focused coping
 Age
2. Emotional-focused coping
 Civil Status B. Physical Well Being Mechanism

 Crime Accused 1. Educational Services

 Educational Attainment 2. Food Services

3. Health Services
 Gender
4. Livelihood Services
 Religion
5. Religious Services

6. Sports and Recreational Services

Figure 1. The schematic Diagram shows the interplay between the independent and
dependent variables of the study.
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Statement of the problem

This Study will aim to determine the inmate ways of coping with psychological and

physical wellbeing in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte.

Specifically, it is seeks to answer the following questions:

1.) What is the Respondents Profile in terms:

1.1 age;

1.2 civil tatus;

1.3 crime accused;

1.4 educational attainment;

1.5 gender; and

1.6 religion?

2.) What are the psychological coping strategies employed by the inmate as to:

2.1 problem-focused coping; and

2.2 emotional focused coping?

3.) What extend is the level of physical wellbeing of inmates regarding as to :

3.1 educational services;

3.2 food Services;

3.3 health Services;

3.4 livelihood Services;

3.5 religious services; and

3.6 sports and recreational servcies?

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4.) Is there a significant relationship the ways of coping the psychological and

physical wellbeing of inmates in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte?

Hypothesis

The hypothesis will be tested at 0.05 lesvel of significance that there is no significant

difference in the factors that affect inmate ways of coping with psychological and physical

wellbeing in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

The objective of this study will determine the ways of psychological coping and

physical wellbeing of an inmate where the inmates of Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte that

serve as respondents of this study. Further, this study will be conducted during the calendar

year 2019.

Definitions of Terms

The following words were defined operationally for a deeper and better understanding of the

study:

Age – refers to age bracket where the respondents belong

Civil Status – whether the respondents are single, married, separated, divorced or

widow

Crime Accused – refers to the offense commited by the respondents that caused

his/her conviction
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Educational Attainment – refers to the educational level of or degree attained by the

respondents

Educational Services – refers to the ongoing education of prisoners is to be

facilitated and schooling of illiterates and youthful prisoners

Gender – either the respondents are male or female

Health services – refers to the medical services, sustenance, cleanliness, and health-

related programs or materials provided by the jail to the inmates

Inmates – it refers to the person incarcerated in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte

Physical well-being – the strategies of the respondents to develop his/her physical

desire

Psychological – the strategies of an inmate on how he/she develop his/her mind &

behavior in dealing with the certain objectss

Recreational Services – refers to the services that involve worshipping and

improving or strengthening one’s faith

Religious – refers to the respondent’s belief or faith

Sports – the ability of the respondents to develop his/her skills and physical condition
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CHAPTER ІІ

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This section contains the review of related studies of the researcher. This study

includes the related studies of the inmate ways of coping psychological and physical wellbeing.

The Bureau of Corrections Mnaual (2000) emphasized the points that prisons attempt

to rehabilitate inmates so they will avoid future criminal behavior or offenses. Most prisons

had health, recreational and religious programs, psychological and physical well-being, and an

array of services available to support inmates in the improvement of their skills, attitudes, and

self-worth (Francisco, 2012).

Further, the BJMP Comprehensive Operations Manual (2015) highlighted that jail

Bureau has exercise administrative and operational jurisdiction over all district, city, municipal

and provincial jails. It is a line bureau of the Department of the Interior and Local

Government (DILG) and aims to enhance public safety by providing safekeeping and

development of inmates in all district, city, municipal and provincial jails (www.bjmp.gov.ph).

Jail and Priosn populations are increasing and it brings problems and issues for jail and

prison administrators. Catering the basic sustenance, needs and facilities for inmates are

compromised as a result, the implementation of policies and rules are not very well observed.

The continuing problem that jails and prison are psychological and physical well-being of

inmaets such as emotional-focused coping, problem-focused coping, dormitories and cells, It

poses health problems to the inmates. Inadequate prison facilities due to budgetary constraints

contributed much to these problems (Francisco, 2013).

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According to Cano (2001), that reinventing the designs of the approaches of

mechanism that would create a dramatic contribution to the real essence of reformation that

would bring forth values of human person must be done. Protection of society is very

expensive, in the framework of correctional institutions.

According to Manwong (2014) in lieu of rehabilitation, inmate must be satisfied first

into the different services that certain jail offers, the theory of Hierarchy of needs this remains

vaild until in the present day for understanding human motivation, management discipline and

individual development.

The Hierarchy of needs is frequently represented within the form of a pyramid with

the largest, most vital levels of needs at the foot and the self-actualization need at the top.

According to Manwong (2014), The physical requirements for human survival are

considered physiological needs. If these necessities are not met, the human body cannot

function properly and may ultimately fail. It is thought to be the most important; they should

be met first. The metabolic requirements for the survival of humans are air, water and food.

Clothing and shelter provide essential protection from the harsh elements

According to the study of Francisco (2013), correctional institutions face harsh

physical conditions such as overcrowding of dormitories or cells, and this poses a great threat

to the health of the inmates. Lack of facilities due to budgetary limitations contributes to the

problem. It lessens the implementation of rehabilitation and treatment program. In the

Philippines, prison institutions are a place not to punish criminals but to rehabilitate and treat

them.
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According to Siegel (2004), Prison in the United State are looked upon as total

institutions. Inmates are segregated from the outside world, and kept under constant scrutiny

and surveillance, and are forced to obey strict official rules to avoid sanctions.

According to Cańo (2001), that reinventing the designs of the approaches of

mechanism that would create a dramatic contribution to the real essence of reformation that

would bring forth values of human person must be done. Protection of society is ver

expensive, in the framework of correctional institutions.

According to Statamis (2006), believed that delivery of services to the inmates must be

timely, accurate with concern and courtesy. Statamis pointed out that there must be a genuine

commitment to operationalizing the concepts of inmate’s focus, establishing service

performance, measuring performance against benchmark recognizing and rewarding

exemplary behavior and maintaining enthusiasm for the inmate’s at all time. Reid (2010),

supported the statement; even those who are incarcerated should have opportunities to

improve their lives while they are in a correctional institutions. Inmates are allowed to

participate in some programs ranging from health, recreational to religious services.

Further, correctional institutions operate individually when it comes to health and

recreational services; yet their spiritual services unquestionably have a resemblance. On the

other hand, regardless of the high ratings given by the detainees towards the services they

receive, the researcher saw the need for development for such sustenance to address the need

as it should be.
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Furthermore, health and wellness are key components for inmates and detainees. It

can be maintained by implementing a variety of wellness programs and services which include

wholesome activities and help inmates make better choices as to their health.

According to Mata (2008) in his column that in the correctional institutions of Davao

del Norte, there were reports that several inmates were suffering from poor services being

provided to them. Prison and Jail personnel had been trying to save the lives of the detainees

despite the fact that the facilities and financial budget for health, recreational and religious

services were sufficient.

According to Plopinio and Barreda (2016), recreational facilities: prisoners spend

leisure time on the basketball court in the correctional institution’s gymnasium and are also

engaged in the handicrafts production. Numerous religious denominations are active in the

jails and prisons, with masses said daily in the prison’s Catholic Chapel. These religious

clusters, such as the Seventh-day Adventist church, Amazing Grace Christian Ministries,

Philippine Jesuit Prison service and Caritas Manila, also extend services to the prisoners.

Educational facilities: elementary education, high school education, vocational

training, and adult literacy programs are provided inside the institutions. The New Bilibid

Prison also has a talipapa (market) where the inmates can buy commodities (Plopinio &

Barreda, 2016).

As such, the Bureau shall ensure the establishment of secure, clean, adequately

equipped sanitary facilities; and ensure the provision of quality services for the custody,

safekeeping, rehabilitation and development of provincial jail inmates, any fugitive from

justice, or person detained awaiting or undergoing investigation or trial and/or transfer to the
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National Penitentiary, and/or violent mentally ill person who endangers him/heself or the

safety of others cetified by the proper medical or health officer, pending transfer to a mental

institution (Sec. 4, BJMP Comprehensive Operations Manual Revised, 2015).

Furthermore, the Bureau has four major areas of rehabilitation program, namely: (1)

Livelihood Projects, (2) Educational and Vocatinal Training, (3) Recreational and Sports, and

(4) Religious Activities. These were continuously executed to eradicate the offender’s pattern

of criminal behavior and to reform them to become upright and industrious citizens

(www.bjmp.gov.ph).

Inmate’s Orientation intended to provide the basic information the inmates residents

need to know and adhere while under the care of the Bureau. It provides the rights, privileges

and responsibilities, grave offenses, prohibitions, disciplinary board, programs and services

(provision of basic needs, health, livelihood, educational, sports and recreational and religious

services), therapeutic community modality program, and early modes of releases. (Inmate’s

orientation sheet, 2017).

The Bureau’s mission is to enhance public safety by providing humane safekeeping

and development of inmates in a provincial jail. It also envisions itself as a dynamics

institutions highly regarded for its sustained humane safekeeping and development of inmates

(www.bjmp.gov.ph).

According to Endler, Parker, and Butcher, (2003), two styles of coping, problem-

focused and emotion-focused, are consistently identified and researched in the coping

literature. Problem-focused coping, also referred to as task-oriented coping, involves strategies

aimed at problem solving, for example engaging in an activity like sports and working cans
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change the cause or effect of stress & anxiety. Problem-focused coping may involve planning,

direct action, seeking help or guidance, or practicing inhibition. Emotion-focused coping

targets emotional distress related to a situation. Emotion coping usually involves fantasizing,

rumination, or an emotional response.

According to Harreveld (2007), the relationship between coping strategies of inmates

and their psychological and physical well being is present. Moreover, convicts who

experienced specific negative emotions such as regret, anxiety, and sadness reported more

mental and physical complaints. The manner by which prisoners adapted to these negative

feelings was likewise critical. Engaging in emotion management more cognitively, by

emphasizing positive aspects of the situation, can help to reduce the intensity of negative

emotions.

Also, Inmate psychological wellbeing is influenced by participation in institutional

programs, the frequency of visitation with outsiders, and experiences with victimization during

incarceration (Wooldridge, 1999).

According to Meek and Lewis (2014), in spite of an expanded spotlight on the

advantages of support in-game and physical movement for men in authority, little

consideration has been paid to its potential job in meeting the particular needs of male

detainees. Quantitative information from male wrongdoers inside the jail showed that,

regardless of low dimensions of interest, jail-based game and physical exercises have clear

physical and mental advantages and can be important in advancing obstruction from

wrongdoing. Institutional barriers to participation, such as in the provision of activities and

the prison regime, coupled with gendered barriers, such as self-presentational and motivational

concerns, are identified and explored.

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To sum this up, the researcher conducted this study to determine the ways of coping

the psychological and physical wellbeing of an inmate in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte.
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CHAPTER ІІІ

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

This study explored the inmate ways of coping psychological and physical well being

of an inmate in the Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte. Described the respondents, assessment

instruments and empirical procedures used for the current study. The respondents for the

study and the methods used to examine the coping strategies of the respondents were

discussed. Procedures used for notifying respondents and the process of the survey were

outlined. An analysis of the data concluded this chapter.

The target group for this research was incarcerated male & female’s, inmate. A

descriptive and correlational design will be used to answer the research questions and test the

hypotheses of the study. According to Szapkiw (2012), descriptive correlational studies

provided an understanding of what is in a specific situation with an identified population and

examines the extent to which two or more variables related to one another.

Research Locale

This study will be conducted in Provincial Jail which located in Butuan City, Agusan

del Norte, Region 13 Caraga, Philippines. The respondents of this study will be the inmates

who incarcerated in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte. It is situated beside the Butuan City Jail.

The Provincial jail is under the supervision of the provincial government of Agusan del Norte.

This also holds most of the inmates in the Province of Agusan del Norte, specifically from

the municipalities of Nasipit, Carmen, Buenavista, Magallanes, and Las Nieves.

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Research Respondents

The respondents of the study will be the inmates of Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte.

In our survey there’s 261 inmates incarcerated in provincial jail, who were convicted with

different crimes. There were 250 male inmates and 11 female inmates in totality.

Table 1

Population of Respondents

Population % Rank
F

Male 196 93 1

Female 14 7 2

Total 210 100

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Research Instrument

The researcher adopted and modified the questionnaire from the study of Tay hwee li

Germaine (2011) entitled ‘coping strategies of male & female inmates”. It is also anchored

from the study of Mr. Jhun Mark S. Patlunag (2018) entitled “Services of the Bureau of Jail

Management and Penology (BJMP) An assessment”.

The questionnaire has an English dialect and Visayan dialect so that the person who

is weak in English dialect can understand. The questionnaire will be designated in Provincial

Jail, Agusan del Norte.

The questionnaire has three (3) parts. Part I Respondent’s Profile which formulated

by the researcher that deals the profile of the respondents such as Age, Gender, Civil Status,

Educational Attainment and Crime Accused. Part II Ways of Coping Psychological which

revised by the researcher that deals the strategies of the respondents in coping psychologically.

The scale had 10 items, 5 items stating the Problem-focused Coping and 5 items stating the

Emotion-focused Coping while respondents rated how each item affected them based on a

scale of 1 to4 while Part III Ways of Coping the Physical well-being of the respondents. It is

answerable in a 1 to 4 scale with the corresponding verbal description.

Respondents indicated how often they typically use the coping strategy represented by

the item by rating each item from scale 3.5-4 (4) Always, 2.5-3.4 (3) Most of the time, 1.5-2.4

(2) Sometimes, 1-1.4 (1) Never.

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Ethical Standard

The task of the researcher before proposing the subject, first, they must follow an

ethical standard or rules to protect privacy of the respondents, the name of the respondents

and even the physical description and the personal information must not be revealed to the

public and it should keep the answer sheet the name must not be necessary to write. Second,

before giving the research instrument to the subject or respondents, they must read and

understand the consent letter and wait for them to accept the survey and give approval. Third,

the researcher must inform the respondents that the conducted inquiry is for the inmates of

Provincial jail, Agusan del Norte. Fourth, the researcher must ask permission to the subject

or respondents in answering the survey and discuss for them to be aware of all the ethical

responsibilities which will dispense the entire study.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers observe the following step by step procedures in gathering data.

Step 1. Letter of Request. A letter of request will be sent to our chosen Provincial Jail

inmates in inmate in Agusan del Norte to be approved by our research adviser.

Step 2. Distribution of Questionnaire. The questionnaires will be distributed to our

chosen Provincial Jail inmates in Agusan del Norte together with the informed consent form.

Step 3. Gathering of Questionnaire. The questionnaires will be gathered one by one

after the respondents answered them and the questionnaires were examine carefully by the

researchers to see to it that all the needed data were filed up.
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Step 4. Consolidating Data. The data collected was checked, tailed, and tabulated,

presented, analyzed and interpreted with the application of statistical tools.

Statistical Treatment

The researcher will use the following statistical tool in the analysis and interpretation

of data.

Frequency and Percentage. This tool was used to determine the respondent’s

percentage according to its gender.

Weighted Mean. It was used for quantitative analysis. It used to answer the coping

mechanism of an inmate in the ways of psychological and physical wellbeing in Provincial Jail,

Agusan del Norte.

Pearson Correlation. This type of tool was used to measure the relationship between

the two variables that are usually of the interval type of data.
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CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter deals on the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data gathered
that led to the acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis. The topics were in the order of
specific problem or areas of investigation in the study as follows,

PROBLEM 1. What is the respondent’s profile in terms of;

1.1 As to Age

Table 2

Age of the Respondents

Male Female Total Rank

Age Bracket
f % f % f %

25 below 62 32 3 21 65 31 2

26-45 94 48 8 57 102 49 1

46-65 40 20 3 21 43 20 3

66 and above 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Total 196 93 14 7 210 100

The age of the inmate respondents was categorized into 18-25 years old, 26-45 years

old, 46-65 years old, and 66 years old above.

Table 2 shows that one hundred two (102) or 49% of the two hundred ten

respondents belong to the age bracket of 26-45 years old while, sixty five (65) or 31% of the

respondents are belong to the age of 25 years old below, forty-three (43) or 20% of the
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respondents are between the age of 46-65 years old, and zero (0) or 0% of the respondents

are not belong to the age of 66 years old above.

Most of the inmate respondents are between the age of 26-45 years old and the least

is that in the age of 66 and above.

Therefore, for the most of the inmate respondents in the provincial Jail, Agusan del

Norte are between the ages of 26-45 years old.

According to Farrington’s Theory of Delinquent Development (1982), the frequency

of offending reaches a peak in the teenage years and declines in the middle 30’s when the

offenders marry or live with women.

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1.2 As to Civil Status

Table 3

Civil Status of Respondents

Male Female Total Rank

Civil Status
f % f % f %

Single 135 69 9 64 144 69 1

Married 51 26 3 21 54 26 2

Separated 9 5 1 7 10 5 3

Divorced 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

Widow 1 1 1 7 2 1 4

Total 196 93 14 7 210 100

The civil status of the inmate respondents was quantified into single, married,

separated, divorced and widow.

Table 3 shows that one hundred forty-four (144) or 69% of the two hundred ten

respondents classified as single while, fifty-four (54) or 26% of the respondents belong as

married, one (1) or 1% of the respondents belong as widow, and nobody classified as

divorced.

Therefore, the majority of the respondents are single, and nobody had a divorced.

Most of the respondents are single because a single individual doesn’t have any commitment
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that may hold them back and they are independent and more likely to be exposed to deviant

peers.

As stated by Mark Warr (2004). “for many individuals, it seems, marriage marks a

transition from heavy peer involvement to a preoccupation with one’s spouse. That passage

is likely to reduce interaction with former friends and accomplices and thereby reduce the

opportunities as well as the motivation to engage in crime.

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1.3 As to Crime Accused

Table 4

Crime Accused of Respondents

Male Female Total Rank

Crime Accused
f % f % f %

Act of lasciviousness 3 2 0 0 3 1 9.5

Attempted Murder 5 3 1 7 6 3 6

Child Abuse 2 1 0 0 2 1 9.5

Drugs 122 62 11 79 133 63 1

Frustrated Murder 2 1 0 0 2 1 9.5

Homicide 1 1 0 0 1 0.4 13

Murder 20 10 2 14 22 10 2

Physical injury 2 1 0 0 2 1 9.5

Rape 3 2 0 0 3 1 9.5

Robbery 8 4 0 0 8 4 5

Seduction 5 3 0 0 5 2 7

Sexual Harassment 1 1 0 0 1 0.4 13

Slander 1 1 0 0 1 0.4 13

Theft 10 5 0 0 10 5 3.5

Violence Against Women 11 6 0 0 11 5 3.5

and children
Total 196 93 14 7 210 100
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Table 3 shows that the crime of Act of Lasciviousness there’s a three (3) respondents

who committed and the percentage of 1%, for the crime of Attempted Murder there’s a six

(6) respondents who committed and the percentage of 3%, while, the crime Child Abuse

there’s a two (2) respondents who committed and the percentage of 1%, for the crime of

Drugs there’s a one hundred thirty three (133) respondents who committed and the percentage

of 63%, for the crime of Frustrated Murder there’s a two (2) respondents who committed and

the percentage of 1%, for the crime of Homicide there’s a one (1) respondents who

committed and the percentage of 0.4%, for the crime of Murder there’s a twenty (20)

respondents who committed and the percentage of 10%, for the crime of Physical Injury

there’s a two (2) respondents who committed and the percentage of 1%, for the crime of Rape

there’s a three (3) respondents who committed the crime and the percentage of 1%, for the

crime of Robbery there’s a eight (8) respondents who committed and the percentage of 4%,

for the crime of Seduction there’s a five (5) respondents who committed and the percentage

2%, for the crime of Sexual Harassment there’s a one (1) respondents who committed and the

percentage of 0.4%, for the crime of Slander there’s a one (1) respondents who committed

and the percentage of 0.4%, for the crime of Theft there’s a ten (10) respondents who

committed and the percentage of 5% and for the crime of Violence Against Women and

children there’s a eleven (11) respondents who committed and the percentage of 5%.

Therefore, Among the Crime Committed, Drugs is the most rampant crime

committed by the 133 or 63% respondents among the 210 respondents in totality.

As cited from the data and statistics of the Bureau of Jail Management and penology

(2017), that 126,135 inmates are detained in the jails under the administration of the bureau in
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the entire country are charge with non-index crime, and 35,393 inmates are charge with index

crime.

Philippine Government declare war on drugs, thus Philippine National Police (PNP)

implemented the OPLAN double barrel project Tokhang. This OPLAN triggered the rise of

detained/convicted inmates in the provincial jail under the Provincial Government.

1.4 As to Educational Attainment

Table 5

Educational Attainment of Respondents

Male Female Total Rank

Educational
Attainment
F % F % f %

College 10 5 2 14 12 6 6
Graduate
College 28 14 3 21 31 15 4
Level
High School 50 26 4 29 54 26 1
Graduate
High School 49 25 2 14 52 25 2
Level
Elementary 33 17 1 7 34 16 3
Graduate
Elementary 24 12 2 14 26 12 5
Level
Zero Level 2 1 0 0 2 1 7

Total 196 93 14 7 210 100

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The Educational Attainment of the inmate respondents was categorized into the

following: College graduate, College level, High School Graduate, High School level,

Elementary Graduate, Elementary level, Zero level.

Table 5 shows that there’s a twelve (12) or 6% respondents who were College

Graduate, there’s a thirty-one (31) or 15% respondents who were College Level, there’s a fifty

four (54) or 26% respondents who were High School Graduate, there’s a fifty two (52) or 25%

respondents who were High School Level, while thirty four (34) or 16% are elementary

graduate, twenty six (26) or 12% are elementary level, and two (2) or 1% are zero level of

educational attainment.

Thus, most of the respondents are High School graduate, and there is a very low

number of zero level detained in the provincial jail, Agusan del Norte.
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1.5 As to Gender

Table 6

Gender of the Respondents

f % Rank

Male 196 93 1

Female 14 7 2

Total 210 100

The Gender of the inmate respondents was categorized into male and female.

Table 6 shows that the majority of the inmates were male having frequency of one

hundred ninety-six (196) or 93% out of the 210 total respondent’s population and fourteen

(14) or 7% are female respondents.

Therefore, the majority of the inmate are males who make up of 93%% of the total

population of the study.

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1.6 As to Religion

Table 7

Religion of Respondents

Male Female Total Rank

Religion
f % f % f %

Roman 176 90 12 86 188 90 1

Catholic
Iglesia ni 17 9 1 7 18 9 2
Cristo
Muslim 3 2 1 7 4 2 3

Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Total 196 93 14 7 210 100

The religion of the inmate respondents was categorized as to Roman Catholic, Iglesia

ni Cristo, Muslim, and other.

Table 7 shows that one hundred eighty-eight (188) or 90% of the respondents are

Roman Catholic, eighteen (18) or 9% of the respondents are Iglesia ni Cristo, four (4) or 2%

are Musliims, and nobody had a other religion.

Therefore, the majority of the inmate respondents are Roman Catholic which make

up of 90% of its totality.

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PROBLEM 2. What are the Psychological Coping strategies employed by the inmate

as to;

2.1 Problem-focused Coping

Table 8

Problem-focused Coping

1.) PROBLEM-FOCUSED Weighted Men Verbal Rank

COPING Description
1. I discuss my problem with 3.11 Most of the time 3
someone
2. I talk to someone to find 3.08 Most of the time 4
out more about the
situation
3. I try to get advice from 3.27 Most of the time 2
someone about what to
do
4. I talk to someone who 3.77 Always 1
could do something
concrete about the
problem
5. I focus on dealing with 2.48 Sometimes 5
the problem, and if
necessary, let other things
slide a little
3.14 Most of the time
Average Mean

Table 8 shows the assessment of educational services to the respondents in the

provincial jail, Agusan del Norte, the following statement had a weighted mean: 1. I discuss

my problem with someone with weighted mean of 3.11 an has a verbal description of Most of

the time. 2. I talk to someone to find out more about situation with a weighted mean of 3.08
 31

an has verbal description of Most of the time. 3. I try to get advice from someone about what

to do with a weighted mean of 3.27 which has a verbal description of Most of the time. 4. I

talk to someone who could do something concrete about the problem with a weighted mean

of 3.77 and has verbal description of Always. 5. I focus on dealing with the problem and if

necessary, and let other things slide a little with a weighted mean of 2.48 which has a verbal

description of Sometimes.

Table 8 shows that the highest average is 4. I talk to someone who could do something

concrete about the problem with a weighted mean of 3.77 and has verbal description of

Always. And the least average is 2. I talk to someone to find out more about situation with a

weighted mean of 3.08 an has verbal description of Most of the time.

Also, table 8 shows that most of the respondents are comfortable to talk to someone

who could do something concrete about their own problem.

Table 8 shows that the average weighted mean is 3.14 with a verbal description of

Most of the time.

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2.2 Emotional-focused Coping

Table 9

Emotion-focused Coping

2.) EMOTION-FOCUSED Weighted Men Verbal Rank

COPING Description
1. I get upset and let my 2.91 Most of the time 5
emotions burst.

2. I try to get emotional 3.13 Most of the time 4

support from friends and
relatives
3. I try to come up with a 3.25 Most of the time 2
strategy about what to do

4. I get sympathy and 3.17 Most of the time 3

understanding from
someone
5. I seek God’s help 3.64 Always 1

3.22 Most of the time

Average Mean

Table 9 shows the assessment of educational services to the respondents in the

provincial jail, Agusan del Norte, the following statement had a weighted mean: 1. I get upset

and let my emotion burst with weighted mean of 2.91 and has a verbal description of Most of

the time. 2. I try to get emotional support from friends and relatives with a weighted mean of

3.13 and verbal description of Most of the time. 3. I try to come up with strategy about what

to do with a weighted mean of 3.25 which has a verbal description of Most of the time. 4. I

get sympathy and understanding from someone with a weighted mean of 3.17 and a verbal
 33

description of Most of the time. 5. I seek god’s help with a weighted mean of 3.64 which has

a verbal description of Always.

Also, table 9 shows that the highest average is 5. I seek god’s help with a weighted

mean of 3.64 which has a verbal description of Always. And the least average is 1. I get upset

and let my emotion burst with weighted mean of 2.91 and has a verbal description of Most of

the time.

Table 9 shows that the respondents are always asking for god’s help through prayer

and worship. The total average is 3.22 which has a verbal description of Most of the time.
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PROBLEM 3. What extend is the level of physical wellbeing of inmates regarding as

to:

3.1 Educational Services

Table 10

Educational Services

1.) EDUCATIONAL Weighted Men Verbal Rank

SERVICES Description
1. I have time to read 3.68 Always 1
wholesome literatures

2. I apply TESDA 3.67 Always 2.5

vocational courses to
improve myself.

3. I am provided with class 3.02 Most of the time 5

tutorial sessions by the jail
personnel or volunteer.

4. I joined Alternative 3.67 Always 2.5

learning System (ALS) to
continue my knowledge
about learning

5. I am provided of School 3.39 Most of the time 4

supplies and books.

3.49 Most of the time

Average Mean

Table 10 shows the assessment of educational services to the respondents in the

provincial jail, Agusan del Norte, the following statement had a weighted mean: 1. I have time

to read wholesome literatures with a weighted mean 3.68, verbal description of Always. 2 I

apply TESDA vocational courses to improve myself with a weighted mean 3.67, verbal
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description Always. 3 I am provided with class tutorial sessions by the jail personnel or

volunteer with a weighted mean 3.02, verbal description Most of the time. 4 I joined

Alternative learning System (ALS) to continue my knowledge about learning with a weighted

mean 3.67, verbal description Always. 5 I am provided of School supplies and books with a

weighted mean 3.39, verbal description Most of the time.

The table shows that the average weighted mean of educational services being

provided is 3.49, verbal description of Most of the time.

The result infer that Alternative Learning System are not available and inaccessible

to the inmates in-need of the services. On the other hand, TESDA vocational course are also

available but to the limited inmates. It concerns to the availability of the slot and security

purposes.
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3.2 As to Food Services

Table 11

Food Services

2.) FOOD SERVICES Weighted Men Verbal Rank

Description
1. I eat food to satisfy my 1.3 Never 5
hungerness

2. I eat food that is tasty and 2.83 Most of the time 4

well cooked

3. I eat Vegestables a lot 2.88 Most of the time 3

4. I eat food daily 3.18 Most of the time 1

5. I am provided with 3.13 Most of the time 2

complete set of utensils

2.68 Most of the time

Average Mean

Table 11 shows the assessment of the food services towards the inmates of the bureau

in the provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte. The following statements had weighted mean: 1 I eat

food to satisfy my hungerness has a weighted mean 1.3 which has a verbal description of

Never, 2 I eat food that is tasty and well-cooked which has a weighted mean 2.83 which has a

verbal description of Most of the time, 3 I eat vegetables a lot has a weighted mean 2.88 which

has a verbal description of Most of the time, 4 I eat food daily has a weighted mean of 3.13

and has verbal description of Most of the time.

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Therefore, the statement that had the highest average mean: 4 I eat food daily which

has weighted mean of 3.13 and has a verbal description of Most of the time. The statement

with the least weighted mean is 1. I eat food to satisfy my hungerness with weighted mean of

1.3 and has verbal description of Never.

The result shows that to eat food is to satisfy hungerness had the lowest rating of 1.3

of weighted mean and verbal description of Never.

The table also shows that the average weighted mean of the food services being

provided is 2.68 which have a verbal description of Most of the time.

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3.3 As to Health Services

Table 12

Health Services

3.) HEALTH SERVICES Weighted Men Verbal Rank

Description
1. I am provided with 3.13 Most of the time 4
medicines in time when I
am not feeling well
2. I have doctors that 3.14 Most of the time 3
conduct check-up
regularly
3. Nurses are available in 3.09 Most of the time 5
cases of emergencies

4. I had a medicine in times 3.19 Most of the time 2

of emergencies

5. If I had a sicked they 3.31 Most of the time 1

brought me immediately
to the hospital
3.17 Most of the time
Average Mean

Table 12 shows the assessment of health services to the respondents in provincial Jail,

Agusan del Norte. The following statement had a weighted mean: 1 I am provided with

medicines in time when I am not feeling well with a weighted mean 3.13 and verbal description

of Most of the time, 2. I have doctors that conduct check-up regularly with a weighted mean

3.14 and has a verbal description of Most of the time, 3. Nurses are available in cases of

emergencies with a weighted mean of 3.09 which has a verbal description of Most of the time,

4. I had medicine in times of emergencies with a weighted mean of 3.19 and has a verbal
 39

description of Most of the time, 5. If I have a sick they brought me immediately to the hospital

with a weighted mean of 3.31 and has a verbal description of Most of the time.

The table 12 shows that the highest among the statement is: 5. If I have a sick they

brought me immediately to the hospital with weighted mean of 3.31 and has a verbal

description of Most of the time.

The table also shows the average weighted mean of the health services being provided

is 3.17, verbal description of Most of the time.

The result shows that, in terms of emergency, inmates are safe because if they have a

fever or they are sick they immediately brought to the hospital. Indicating that health services

are important as part of coping physical well-being.

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3.4 As to Livelihood Services

Table 13

Livelihood Services

4.) LIVELIHOOD Weighted Men Verbal Rank

SERVICES Description
1. I joined industry training 3.32 Most of the time 1
opportunities, associated
with vocational training
2. I joined the livelihood 2.79 Most of the time 4
seminar and training

3. I joined different 2.99 Most of the time 2

industrial training

4. I received livelihood 2.7 Most of the time 5

equipment from the jail
administration
5. I joined industry training 2.89 Most of the time 3
to make myself skillful

2.9 Most of the time

Average Mean

Table 13 shows the assessment of livelihood services to the respondents in provincial

jail, Agusan del Norte. The following statement had a weighted mean. 1. I joined the livelihood

training opportunities, associated with vocational training with a weighted mean 3.32 has a

verbal description of Most of the time. 2. I joined the livelihood seminar and training with a

weighted mean of 2.79 has a verbal description of Most of the time. 3. I joined different

industrial training with a weighted mean of 2.99 has a verbal description of Most of the time.

4.i received livelihood equipment from the jail management with a weighted mean of 2.7 with
 41

verbal description of Most of the time. 5. I joined industry training to make myself skillful with

a weighted mean of 2.89 with verbal description of Most of the time.

Therefore, the statement that had highest average mean: 1. I joined industry training

opportunities, associated with vocational training with a weighted mean of 3.32 and has verbal

description of Most of the time.

The table shows that the average weighted mean of livelihood services being provided

is 2.9 which have a verbal description of Most of the time.

The results infer that the respondents of this study are being provided and they are

voluntarily applied to learn and enhance their skills which can be profitable once they are

released to the community. Also, it may help give breather to the inmates from monotonous

routine inside the jails.

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3.5 As to Religious Services

Table 14

Religious Services

5.) RELIGIOUS Weighted Men Verbal Rank

SERVICES Description
1. I joined regular schedules 3.23 Most of the time 3.25
religious access to
programs to fulfill my
individual spiritual needs
and requirements
2. I joined to religious 3.25 Most of the time 2
sectors for counseling and
spiritual guidance
3. I received religious articles 3.23 Most of the time 3.25
like bible, pamphlets and
others
4. I joined religious mass in 3.34 Most of the time 1
my religion

5. Muslim inmates are 3.07 Most of the time 4

permitted to observe
special religious services
such as Eid-al fitr and
Passover
3.23 Most of the time
Average Mean

Table 14 shows the assessment of religious services to the respondents in the

provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte. The following statement had a weighted mean. 1. I joined

regular schedules access to programs to fulfill my individual spiritual needs and requirements

with a weighted mean of 3.23 with verbal description of Most of the time. 2. I joined to

religious sectors for counseling and spiritual guidance with a weighted mean of 3.25 with verbal

description of Most of the time. 3. I received religious articles like bible, pamphlets and others
 43

with a weighted mean of 3.23 with verbal description of Most of the time. 4. I joined religious

mass in my religion with a weighted mean of 3.34 with verbal description of Most of the time.

5. Muslims inmates are permitted to observe special religious services such as Eid-al Fitr and

Passover with a weighted mean of 3.07 with verbal description of Most of the time.

Therefore, the statement that had the highest average mean 4. I joined religious mass

in my religion with a weighted mean of 3.34 with verbal description of Most of the time.
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3.6 Sports and Recreational Services

Table 15

Sports and Recreational Services

6.) SPORTS AND Weighted Men Verbal Rank

RECREATIONAL Description
SERVICES
1. I joined variety of safe 3.41 Most of the time 2
recreational activities such
as basketball, handball,
running truck and so forth
2. I have provided with 3.39 Most of the time 3
equipment for our
recreational activities
3. I have sufficient time for 3.37 Most of the time 4
recreational activities

4. I have the chance to 3.42 Most of the time 1

associate with the other
inmates through indoor
5. I have the chance to 3 Most of the time 5
celebrate special
celebration like birthdays
3.32 Most of the time
Average Mean

Table 15 shows the assessment of sports and recreational services to the respondents

in the provincial jail, Agusan del Norte. The following statement had a weighted mean: I joined

variety of safe recreational activities such as basketball, handball, running track and so forth

with weighted mean of 3.41 which has a verbal description of Most of the time. 2. I have

provided with equipment for our recreational activities with a weighted mean of 3.39 and

verbal description or Most of the time. 3. I have sufficient time for recreational activities with

a weighted mean of 3.39 and verbal description of Most of the time. 4. I have the chance to

associate with the other inmates through indoor activities with a weighted mean of 3.42 and
 45

verbal description of Most of the time. 5. I have the chance to celebrate special celebration

like birthdays with a weighted mean of 3 and has verbal description of Most of the time.

The table also shows the average weighted mean of sports and recreational services

being is 3.32 which have a verbal description of Most of the time.

Therefore, the statement that had the highest average mean:4. I have the chance to

associate with the other inmates through indoor activities with a weighted mean of 3.42 and

has a verbal description of Most of the time. The statement with the least weighted mean is 5.

I have the chance to celebrate special celebration like birthday with a weighted mean of 3

which has a verbal description of Most of the time.

The result infer, that sports league and activities are permitted inside the provincial jail

which may boost the loneliness of the inmates,

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PROBLEM 4. Is there a significant relationship the ways of coping the psychological

and physical wellbeing of inmates in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte:
Table 16
The significant relationship between the ways of coping the psychological and
physical well-being in the provincial Jail Agusan del Norte.

r - value t - value tab - value Decision Conclusion

0.545
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APPENDICES
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Appendix B-1
THE INSTRUMENT
A MODIFIED QUESTONNAIRE ON INMATE WAYS OF COPING
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING IN PROVINCIAL JAIL,
AGUSAN DEL NORTE

Part I. Respondent’s Profile

Please fill in the blanks or check (√) where appropriate
Age Educational Attainment
___ 1. 25 years below ___ 1. College Graduate
___ 2. 26-45 years old ___ 2. College Level
___ 3. 46-65 years old ___ 3. High School Graduate
___ 4. 66 years old above ___ 4. High School Level
___ 5. Elementary Graduate
___ 6. Elementary Level
Civil Status ___ 7. Zero level
___ 1. Single
___ 2. Married Gender
___ 3. Separated ___ 1. Male
___ 4. Divorced ___ 2. Female
___ 5. Widow
Religion
Crime Accused ___ 1. Roman Catholic
__________________ ___ 2. Iglesia ni Cristo
___ 3. Muslim
___ 4. Others (please specify)
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Appendix B-2
Part II. Coping Psychological
There are lots of ways to try to deal with psychologically. This questionnaire asks you

to indicate what you generally do when you are coping psychologically and physically.

Obviously, different events bring out somewhat different responses, but think about what you

usually do when you coping psychologically and physically.

Respondents indicate how often they typically use the coping mechanism represented

by the item rating each on a 4 scale from (4) Always = Inmates always do the coping

mechanism psychologically and physically, (3) Most of the time= Most of the time Inmates

do the coping mechanism psychologically and physically, (2) Sometimes= Sometimes an

inmates do the coping mechanism, (1) Never= Inmates never do the coping mechanism at all

psychologically and physically.

Direction: Read each item carefully and rate by checking the box of your choice.

4 3 2 1

INDICATORS Always Most Sometimes Never

of the
time
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A) LEVEL OF WAYS OF Always Most of Sometimes Never

PSYCHOLOGICAL COPING the time

4 3 2 1
a) Problem-focused Coping

1. I discuss my problem with

someone (Akong gi istorya ang
akong problema sa uban tao)

2. I talk to someone to find out more

about the situation
(Ma kig istorya ko sa usa ka tawo aron
mahibal-an ang dugang mahitungod sa
sitwasyon)

3. I try to get advice from someone

about what to do
(Naningkamot ko nga makakuha
og tambag gikan sa usa ka tawo
mahitungod sa unsay buhaton)
4. I talk to someone who could do
something concrete about the
problem
(Makig istorya ko sa usa ka tawo nga
makahimo og butang nga maka tabang sa
problema)

5. I focus on dealing with the

problem, and if necessary, let other
things slide a little
(Nagtutok ako sa pag atubang sa
problema, ug kung gikinahanglan ipaagi sa
laing mga butang)

a) Emotion-focused coping

1. I get upset and let my emotions

burst. (Masuko ko ug gusto ko
magpagawas ko sa akong gibati)

2. I try to get emotional support from

friends and relatives
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(Naningkamot ko nga makakuha og

emosyonal nga suporta gikan sa mga higala
ug mga paryente)

3. I try to come up with a strategy

about what to do
(Naningkamot ko nga makahimo
og estratehiya kon unsay buhaton)
4. I get sympathy and understanding
from someone (Nakadawat ako og
simpatiya ug pagsabut gikan sa usa
ka tawo)

5. I seek God’s help

(Nangita ako sa tabang sa ginoo)
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Appendix B-3
Part III. Coping Physical

Always Most of Sometimes Never

the time
B) LEVEL OF WAYS OF PHYSICAL
COPING 4 3 2 1

a) Food Services
6. I eat food to satisfy my hungerness.
(Mo kaon ko para mawala akong ka
gutom)
7. I eat food that is tasty and well cooked
(Mo kaon ko ug pagkaon nga lami ug
sakto pag luto)
8. I eat Vegestables a lot
(Mo kaon ko ug mga gulay permi)

9. I eat food daily

(Mo kaon ko ug pagkaon taga adlaw)

10. I am provided with complete set of

utensils.
(Aduna koy kompleto nga gamit sa
pagkaon.)
b) Health Services
6. I am provided with medicines in time
when I am not feeling well.
(ga hatagan ko ug tambal kung dile
mayo ang akong pamati sa lawas.)
7. I have doctors that conduct check-up
regularly.
(Adunay doctor nga mag tan-aw sa
akong pang lawas tanang panahon.)
8. Nurses are available in cases of
emergencies
(Adunay nurse nga maka hatag ug
serbisyo sa panahon adunay
katalagman o nag sakit.)
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Always Most of Sometimes Never

the time

4 3 2 1

9. I had a medicine in times of

emergencies.
(Adunay akoy mga tambal sa panahon
nga adunay katalagman o nag sakit.)

10. If I have a sick they brought me

immediately to the hospital.
(kung adunay akoy sakit madala ba
dayun ko nila sa hospital)
c) Livelihood Services
6. I joined industry training
opportunities, associated with
vocational training.
(Ni apil ko sa mga kalihokan pang
industriya ug kalihokang bokasyonal)
7. I joined the livelihood seminar and
training.
(Ni apil ako sa livelihood seminar ug
pagbansay.)
8. I joined different industrial tarining
(Ni apil ako sa lain-laing mga training
pang industriya.)
9. I received livelihood equipment from
the jail administration
(Naka dawat ko ug mga gamit pang
industriya gikan sa administrasyon.)
10. I joined industry training to make
myself skillful
(Ni apil ko sa kalihokang pang
industriya aron maka dugang sa akong
kalam.)
d) Educational Services

6. I have time to read wholesome

literatures.
(Aduna akoy panahon sa pagbasa sa
maayong literature.)
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Always Most of Sometimes Never

the time

4 3 2 1

7. I apply TESDA vocational courses to

improve myself.
(Ni apil ko ug TESDA bokasyonal
training para dugang kaalam sa akong
kaugalingon.)
8. I am provided with class tutorial
sessions by the jail personnel or
volunteer.
(Ako gihatagan og mga sesyon sa
tutorial sa klase pinaagi sa mga kawani
sa jail o volunteer.)
9. I joined Alternative learning System
(ALS) to continue my knowledge
about learning
(Ni apil ko sa alternatibong Sistema sa
pagkat-on (ALS) para dugang sa akong
kaalam.
10. I am provided of School supplies and
books.
(Aduna akoy suplay sa eskwelahan ug
mga libro nga gi hatag.
e) Sports and Recreational Services

6. I joined variety of safe recreational

activities such as basketball, handball,
running truck and so forth.
(Ni apil ko og lain laing mga kalihokan
sama sa basketball, handball, running
truck ug uban pa.)
7. I have provided with equipments for
our recreational activities.
(Aduna akoy mga gamit sap ag dula-
dula o pag lingaw-lingaw.)
8. I have sufficient time for recreational
activities.
(Gi hatagan ako ug saktong oras sa pag
dula-dula o pag lingaw-lingaw.)
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Always Most of Sometimes Never

the time

4 3 2 1

1. I have the chance to associate with the

other inmates through indoor
activities. (Gi hatagan og kahigayunan
nga makig uban sa mga piniriso pinaagi
sa mga kalihokan sulod sa prisohan.)

2. I have the chance to celebrate special

celebration like birthdays. (Adunay ako
higayon sa pag sa ulog sa espesyal
natawhan.)
f.) Religious Services
1. I joined regular schedules religious
access to programs to fulfill my
individual spiritual needs and
requirements. (Ni apil ko ug regular
nga mga iskedyul nga relihiyoso nga
maka tabang sa mga programa aron
matuman ang akong espirituhanong
mga panginahanglan ug mga
gikinahanglan.)
2. I joined to religious sectors for
counseling and spiritual guidance.
(Ni apil ko ug relihiyusong sector alang
sa pag tambag ug espirituhanong
paggiya.)
3. I received religious articles like bible,
pamphlets and others.
(Naka dawat ako ug mga relihiyusong
mga artikulo sama sa bibliya, mga
pamphlets ug uban pa.)
4. I joined religious mass in my religion
(Ni apil ko sa simba sa akong
relihiyon.)
5. Muslim inmates are permitted to
observe special religious services such
as Eid-al fitr and Passover.
(Ang mga muslim nga piniriso
gitogotan nga mo sunod sa mga
espesyal nga serbisyo sa relihiyon sama
sa Eid-al fitr ug Passover.)
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Appendix D-1

CURRICULUM VITAE

Hamlet V. Danuco Jr

09759161029/hamletdanucojr@gmail.com

Dist-1 Brgy 6, Nasipit Agusan del Norte

Ι. Personal Vitae

Sex : Male

Civil status : Single

Date of Birth : June 10, 1998

Religion : Catholic

ΙΙ. Educational Background

Tertiary : Saint Michael College of Caraga

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Atupan Street, Brgy.4, Nasipit, ADN

2019-2020

ΙΙΙ Secondary : Saint Michael College of Caraga

Atupan Street, Brgy.4, Nasipit, AND

: 2013-2014

ΙV Elementary : Nasipit Central Elementary School

: Brgy. 6, Nasipit ADN

: 2009-2010
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Appendix D-2

CURRICULUM VITAE

Benny Mark P. Gaballo

09100161284/bennymarkgaballo@gmail.com

Dist-2, Brgy Camagong, Nasipit Agusan del Norte

Ι. Personal Vitae

Sex : Male

Civil status : Single

Date of Birth : June 21, 1998

Religion : Iglesia ni Cristo

ΙΙ. Educational Background

Tertiary : Saint Michael College of Caraga

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Atupan Street, Brgy.4, Nasipit, ADN

2019-2020

ΙΙΙ Secondary : Nasipit National Vocational School

Bay View Hill, Nasipit, ADN

2014-2015

ΙV Elementary : Camagong Elementary School

: Brgy. Camagong, Nasipit ADN

: 2009-2010
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Appendix D-3

CURRICULUM VITAE

Kristan P. Malicse

09102970544/Kristanmalicse@gmail.com

Dist-10 Brgy Talisay, Nasipit Agusan del Norte

Ι. Personal Vitae

Sex : Male

Civil status : Single

Date of Birth : July 29, 1996

Religion : Catholic

ΙΙ. Educational Background

Tertiary : Saint Michael College of Caraga

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Atupan Street, Brgy.4, Nasipit, ADN

2019-2020

ΙΙΙ Secondary : Nasipit National Vocational School

Bay View Hill, Nasipit, ADN

2013-2014

ΙV Elementary : Talisay Elementary School

: Brgy. Talisay, Nasipit ADN

: 2008-2009
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Appendix D-4

CURRICULUM VITAE

Rielven T. Telen

09382440972/rielventelen@gmail.com

Dist-10 Brgy Gosoon, Carmen Agusan del Norte

Ι. Personal Vitae

Sex : Male

Civil status : Single

Date of Birth : August 15, 1993

Religion : Catholic

ΙΙ. Educational Background

Tertiary : Saint Michael College of Caraga

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Atupan Street, Brgy.4, Nasipit, ADN

2019-2020

ΙΙΙ Secondary : Vinapor National High School

Gosoon, Carmen ADN

2009-2010

ΙV Elementary : Gosoon Elementary School

: Gosoon, Carmen ADN

: 2005-2006
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Appendix C
Map of Research Locale of Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte.
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Appendix E

Documentation
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INMATE WAYS OF COPING PYSCHOLOGICAL AND

PHYSICAL WELL BEING IN PROVINCIAL

JAIL, AGUSAN DEL NORTE

______________________________________

A Thesis Proposal to

The Faculty of the College of Criminal Justice Education

Saint Michael College of Caraga

Nasipit, Agusan del Norte

______________________________________

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements for the Degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

______________________________________

By

HAMLET V DANUCO JR

BENNY MARK P GABALLO

KRISTAN P MALICSE

RIELVEN T TELEN

May 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title I

Table of Contents

List of Table

List of Figure

CHAPTER

І INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework 2

Schematic Diagram 4

Statement of the Problem 5

Scope and Limitation of the Study 6

Definition of Terms 6

ІІ REVIEW AND RELATED LITERATURE 8

ІІІ RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design 15

Research Locale 15

Research Respondents 16
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Research Instrument 17

Ethical Standards 18

Data Gathering Procedure 18

Statistical Treatment 19

IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 20

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

A- Inform Consent

B- Instrument

C- Map of the Research Locale with Geo-Tagging

D- Curriculum Vitae

E- Documentation
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SAINT MICHAEL COLLEGE OF CARAGA

ATUPAN ST. BRGY. 4, AGUSAN DEL NORTE
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

ABSTRACT

TITLE: INMATE WAYS OF COPING WAYS PSYCHOLOGICAL AND

PHYSICAL WELL-BEING IN PROVINCIAL JAIL, AGUSAN DEL
NORTE.
AUTHORS: HAMLET V. DANUCO JR
BENNY MARK P. GABALLO
KRISTAN P. MALICSE
RIELVEN T. TELEN
SCHOOL: SAINT MICHAEL COLLEGE OF CARAGA
ADVISER: LOUIE U. CALLORA
PAGES: 46
KEYWORD: INMATE WAYS OF COPING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL
WELL-BEING
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ABSTRACT
The study aimed to determine the Ways of Coping Psychological and Physical Well-

being in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte.

To be able to know the Ways of Coping Psychological and Physical Well-being in

Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte, certain Problems were formulated; this study sought to

answer the following questions: 1. What is the Respondents Profile in terms; Age ;Civil Status;

Crime Accused; Educational attainment; Gender; and Religion; 2. What are the psychological

coping strategies employed by the inmate as to: Problem-focused Coping; and Emotional

focused Coping; 3. What extend is the level of physical wellbeing of inmates regarding as to;

Educational Services; Food Services; Health Services; Livelihood Services; Religious Services;

and Sports and Recreational Services; 4. Is there a significant relationship the ways of coping

the psychological and physical wellbeing of inmates in Provincial Jail, Agusan del Norte?

The questionnaire which was used in the study had three parts. The first segment of

the questionnaire was used to gather the profile or demographic information of the

respondents, the second part determined the inmate coping mechanism in psychological well-

being, the last part determined the inmates’ perception towards the services being provided

from the Jail that affects the coping strategies in physical well-being.

The result shows that out of 210 inmate respondents in provincial jail, 102 or 49% are

26-45 years old, 65 or 31% are 25 below years of age. The majority of the inmate respondents

in civil status are single which was 144 or 69% out of 210 inmate respondents.

In problem-focused coping, it has an average of 3.14 which has a verbal description

of Most of the time. In Emotional-focused coping it has an average of 3.22 which has an

average of Most of the time.

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In Coping physical Well-being, Educational Services has an average of 3.49 which has

a verbal description of Most of the time, Food Services has an average of 2.68 which has a

verbal description of Most of the time, Livelihood Services has an average of 2.9 which has

verbal description of Most of the time, Religious Services has an average of 3.23 with verbal

description of Most of the time, Sports and Recreational Services has an average of 3.32 with

verbal description of Most of the time.

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Appendix A-1

Appendix A-1