USER INTERVIEW DATA CAPTURE

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Qualitative User Research – Interview Notes

Group Information
Group Number (if applicable): __________________________

Group Members:

1. Fredrex Salac
2. Siamesky Cortes
3. Joy Indic Rondina
4. Rose Ann Sillar
5. Ramos Jovans

Course: BSCS
Year Level: 3rd year
Class Section: 3B
Interview Metadata
Interview Code (e.g., P1, P2): p1
Date of Interview:
Start Time: Feb 25 – March 1
End Time: __________________________

Interview Mode:
☐ In-person
☐ Online
☐ Phone

Interview Duration: _____ minutes

Consent Obtained:
☐ Yes ☐ No

Recording Used:
☐ Audio
☐ Video
☐ None

Participant Profile (No Names)

Year Level: P1 - 4th year, P2 - 3rd Year, P3 – 4th year , P4 – 4th year, P5 – 2nd year
Program / Course: BEED, BSCS, BSCS, BEED, BSCS
Relevant Context (e.g., part-time job, org involvement): students living in a boarding house

Interview Data Capture

Instructions:

● Write what the participant said or did, not what you think it means

● Capture verbatim quotes when possible

● Use [brackets] for interpretations or assumptions

 ● One observation per row

A. Verbatim Quotes (User’s Own Words)

Timestamp / Exact Quote
Question #

P1: almost 1hr

How far is your
home from P2: Two hours, almost two hours.
campus?
P3: walking distance

P4: Layo, kailangan pa mubyahe sa lantsa kay diman mi taga diri sa Biliran
Province, taga Calubian man mi.

P5: “so kuan mubyahe mi 45 minutes ra, gikan sa amoa padulong campus”

How long have P1: 2 and a half years

you been living
in a boarding P2: Um, since I was first year, so basically, almost two years or three years.
house?
P3: 3 years

P4: four years, I think.

P5: 3 years

Can you P1: As a boarding student, my usual monthly expenses include the
describe your payment for my boarding house rent, food and groceries, transportation,
usual monthly school supplies and printing for projects/activites
expenses as a
boarding P2: Monthly expenses? Um, so I think a- around, um, 3,000 s- 3,000 a
student? month.

P3: mga 2,800

P4: Oh, so my allowance 500 man a week. Pero may times man jud na dili
malikayan ang expenses sa transportation, school expenses, or any other
expenses, so mukabat siguro ug 2k+ plus and almost 3k.

P5: “usually kasi akoang allowance is 6k kada month then siyempre ibanan
 pan kanan sa boarding house tapos mga kuan pa nako mga personal na
palitunon, sa pagkaon gihapon so maubos gud talaga ang 6k.”

Q1. Can you P1:

describe a “so many times na nagkuri pagbayad han payment but an recent is last
recent time month ata.”
when you had
difficulty meeting P2:
a payment due “We face difficulties when it comes to rent or when it comes to, um,
date? budgeting something.”

P3:
“katong sige ko ug tagay”

P4:
“So far, wala man.”

P5:
“so naay ka usa nga time nga ang akong allowance is na delayed pag
send sa akong auntie then nanukot na sa boarding house then wala koy
mahimo na delayed gud talaga ang pagbayad”

FUQ. What P1:

happened during “usahay mo tago ko sa landlady hadlok ko magpakita kay susuktan man
that time? ako tas wry paako igbarayad , sge lako hangyo na puyde next week nala.”

P2:
“I face that obstacles, um, is, um, due to some reason, but the main reason
is nag-short an amon budget.

P3:
“nag ka pasmo pasmo, kay mag adjust man ka sa bayad nimo sa
boarding.”

P4:
My allowance was delayed.”

P5: “ning hangyo lang sa landlord then naghatag siya murag palugit nga
adlaw ug kanus a pwede mubayad”

FUQ. What did P1: “makaarawod ngan kukurulba, mabaraka nga susuktan nalat ako tapos
you do first when wry ako igbarayad pa mayda time na naghuhuna nala ako umundang kay
you realized you makuri talaga wry as in may na support haakon pag skwela..”
might not meet
the payment on
time? P2:
“The first thing I did was inform my landlord about the situation and asked if
I could have a short extension.”

P3:
“no answer.”

P4:
“I informed the boarding house owner.”

P5:
“kuan medyo mauwaw na ko sud sa boarding house ana tapos naa ang
landlord makita nako , hala wala pako kabayad.”

Q2 What specific P1: In my 300 na allowance han usa ka semana need ko gud ibudget labi
financial na kay apil ddtu pag iban han akn 300 han pamasahe ko pauli so budget
challenges did gud d nalang usahay mokaon
you experience?
P2: So, um, commonly, food. I, I didn't eat three times a day. (laughs)

P3”amotan sa school tungod sa laboratoy kay HM man ko”

P4: Damo, kay usahay, kani-laging pagkagastador, kaon diri, kaon didto.
So, ingun ana mahadlok na mangayo sa-- og allowance sa parents, kay
kuan pa lang, huybis pa lang, wa na, horot na ang allowance. So, mga
ingun ana lang siguro. Patakag gasto ba (laugh)

P5: “budgeting gud talaga kailangan nako ibudget, iba gud talaga an para
sa boarding house kanang mura bag ilahi na nako daan ang para sa
barayad sa boarding house”

Q3. What P1: nakahuna huna ko na maundang nala ada anay pagskwela kay makuri
decisions did umiskwela han wry kwarta
you have to
make because P2: So the decision I made, so always think about practicality. Um, prioritize
of that situation? your needs than your wants.

P3: “nag budget ra”

P4: Kanang kuwan, um, wala. Nag-kanang imbis nga dili mokaon ug mga
canned goods, nikaon nalag canned goods, (laughs) kay wala may budget.
 P5: “wala, wala koy gibuhat na desisyon”

Q4. What was P1:

the most difficult “adtun mayda baraydan or amutan ha school tapos wry gud ako kwarta.”
part of that
experience? P2:
“so the difficult part of that experience If di li ka maka-eat, of course, di ka
maka-focus sa different”

P3:
“pinakalisod ang wa nakay kwarta, wa nkay mapalet ug suwa.”

P4:
“Wa, nag sakit na akong kilid (laughs) kay nagsige nalang ug canned
goods. (laughs)

P5:
“maglisod kog budget , syempre is nakalaan naman talaga sa food, sa
boarding house para sa ako lisod imanage labi na kung pananglitan naay
bayranon sa school like naay mga amutan”

Q5. What P1: so far yana nakakabayad na on time kay ada akon uyab amo an
happened after nabayad pan bh nakon
the payment
deadline P2: It was satisfying.
passed?
P3: “ gagaan gaan na sa paminaw kay nkabayad namn”

P4:
“Wala”

P5:
“kuan wala na nautro, pagka next month kuan na on time na ang
pagbayad”

Q6. Where are P1: ha boarding house, usahay ha balay

you usually
when you deal P2: in my bh
with payment or
money P3: “sa boarding house ra”
concerns?
P4: boarding house only.

P5:
 “sa boarding house”

Q7. Who do you P1: Akon ate tas uyab

usually talk to
when you P2: Ah, automatically my mother.
experience
financial P3: friends and family
difficulty?
P4: Kuan, my friends, syempre. Kay mangutang sa ila. (laughs)

P5:
“my family”

Q8. What P1: allowance tikang haakn ate/kuya ngan haakn partner.
sources of
money do you P2: So right now, I don't have a job or part-time job, so basically I'm relying
usually rely on to my brother who, who was supporting me since then.
for your boarding
expenses? P3: usually from my ate

P4: Sweldo sa ko mama gyud, (clicks tongue) and then, ah, oo, mga
trabaho lagi sa parents.

P5:
“ gikan kasi siya sa akong auntie, ang akoang auntie kasi nagpaskwela
nako”

Q9. What other P1: mag pataka han gasto

responsibilities
compete with P2: So, because I am not the only one who is going to school every day so
your budget matunga jud an amon budget sa akong mga brothers and sisters.
each month?
P3: entrance fee from the gym, unya sa food kay mopalet og mga protein
food

P4: Sa [Link] usahay, tamaran na, paglakaw padung BIPSU, so

magsakay nalang.

P5:
“mga parcel”

Q10. How do P1:

you usually feel “nababaraka la gihap pero diri na parehas dati kay yana mayda naman ako
when a payment kabulig ada akon partner willing magbayad kun mayda liwat hiya kwarta.”
due date is
approaching? P2:
“I was stressed and drained. Uh, it's a mixed emotion for me, but mostly
negative one.”

P3:
“mabalaka”

P4: “Mag-worry.”

P5:
“mabaraka kay naubos na ang allowance tapos duol na ang due date”

Q11. What P1: pag waray warayan gud

worries you most
during payment P2: Worries? Of course, kanang masultihan ka ug something.
periods?
P3:
“basig mapahawa ko kung d ko mka bayad”

P4: Kanang mag-worry kog ayu kay basig dili enough or maibanan ang
accomodated money for rent sa any other expenses (laugh)

P5:
“kana ganing time na pambayad nako ang sa boarding house is magamit
nako sa parcel.”

Q12. Can you P1: As a student, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by financial pressure
describe a time because my budget is limited but I still have to pay for transportation, food,
when financial and school requirements
pressure felt
overwhelming? P2:
“I felt stuck and had to choose between eating full meals or paying the full
amount on time.”

P3:
“There was a time when I had many expenses at once, like projects and
boarding fees, and my allowance was not enough.”

P4: Naa toy time na damog gastuanan, unya dili enough akong money,
tapos naguol ko kay syempre asa naman pud ko mangita ug ikagasto ani

P5: “mafeel nako is kuan, mabaraka mao lang”

Q13. What P1: “I thought to quit and stop.”
thoughts usually
go through your P2: muaro jud kog kuan ana kay kuya, um,maghatag nakog signal na, it's
mind during time where you can send me money to, uh, give, uh, to pay the rent this
those moments? month. amo akon mga words na kuya bayad, it's bayad time.

P3: “wala mawarayan ug gana”

P4: mm, naghuna-huna ko kung unsaon nako pagbayad on time

P5: “moabot ko sa point na mangutang”

Q14. What do P1: mag save ginagmay para pag abot han due date makabayad
you usually do to
handle financial P2: The thing that I do is relax.
pressure before
a due date? P3: ”mag tipid para maunat ang money para sa boardning house”

P4: “Mag-saved kog advanced usahay (laugh).”

P5: “dapat talaga kamao ka mobudget sa imong kwarta”

Q15. What P1:

personal “i prioritize ang needs kesa han mga wants.”
strategies do
you use to P2:
stretch your “I practice ‘forced saving’ by setting aside the rent money as soon as I get
budget? it.”

P3:”kuan d mag sigi ug tagay or laog”

P4: “Kuan, i-avoid ang unnecessary expenses.”

P5: “ kanang isave jud talaga ang para sa boarding house murag imo na
gud talaga gi accommodate”

Q16. Who or P1:

what support “Siblings then my partner”
helps you most
during financial P2:
difficulty? “My mother.“

P3:
“ my sister and my family “
P4:
“Friends, family, titas, titos.”
P5:
“akong auntie siya ang nag support kung usahay pud mo short ang budget
willing ra siya mag add.”

Q17. What P1:“diri mag inorder.”

changes do you
usually make in P2: So of course, you know how to tipid. Of course, that is one, that is the
your spending best way to do is to tipid.
when money is
tight? P3: dle na mag mag tagay

P4: Mag focus ka sa important thing rather than spending unnecessary

things

P5:
“dili na mag parcel”

Q18. Is there P1: did not answer

anything about
your experience P2:
managing “Maybe there is nothing, kay kuan na because you tackle everything that
boarding from the smallest and deepest part of financial struggle so I think that was
expenses and kuan na..”
payment
deadlines that P3:
we haven’t “no”
discussed but
you think is P4: Managing financial, financial issues is not easy ba. Need nimo mag- ah,
important? need nimo og sakto nga decision nga dapat ma-budget na nimo ang imong
allowance nga di naka mu-utro og pangayo ba. Dapat na pud kay mga list
of priorities nga dapat nimo unahun. Dapat i-itsapwera na muna ang mga
cravings cravings na yan. So dapat kaningang kwarta nakalaan na ni siya
for printed materials, kaning kwarta for mga sud-an, kani na kwarta is for
kanang transportation.

P5: “wala”
B. Observed Behaviors & Actions
Timestamp / Observable Behavior (actions, pauses, hesitations)
Context

P1 Shyness / Hesitation – She answered briefly and indirectly in some

questions

Pauses while explaining – Some answers suggest she was thinking

carefully before answering

Nervousness when discussing finances – Her answers about payment and

lack of money show discomfort.

Openness about personal struggles – She shared personal financial

problems and family support.

P2 The respondent shows pauses and uses fillers like “um”, indicating
hesitation while thinking about answers.

The respondent pauses and sometimes laughs, suggesting discomfort

while recalling financial struggles.

The respondent shows hesitation and slight confusion, indicating difficulty

expressing ideas in English.

P3 The respondent was calm ang smiling

P4 Respondent answers calmly with occasional laughter, showing comfort

during the interview.

Respondent shares experiences casually and uses humor, indicating

openness in discussing financial challenges.

Respondent asks for clarification and code-switches, showing effort to

explain answers clearly.

P5 When describing travel to campus

- Responded quickly and confidently about travel time.

While explaining monthly allowance

- Paused several times (“kuan”) while recalling expenses.

When discussing delayed allowance

 - Slight hesitation before explaining the situation.

While talking about landlord

- Described asking the landlord for an extension.

During budgeting explanation

- Emphasized separating money for boarding house payment.

When asked about decisions

- Brief answer indicating no specific decision was made.

When discussing financial pressure

- Mentioned possibility of borrowing money.

While discussing coping strategies

- Repeated the importance of budgeting and saving the boarding payment
first.

When discussing spending changes

- Immediately mentioned stopping parcel purchases.

C. Emotional & Contextual Cues

Moment / Emotion or Context Observed (tone, stress, confusion)
Question

P1 When discussing unpaid boarding rent

-Embarrassment and discomfort.

When recalling hiding from the landlady

-Anxiety and nervousness.

When talking about limited allowance

-Stress and worry.

When mentioning thoughts of stopping school

-Sadness and discouragement.

When talking about support from partner and sister

-Relief and gratitude.

P2 The respondent shows stress and mixed emotions, mostly negative.

 The respondent expresses stress and exhaustion.

The respondent shows worry and concern about money and budgeting.

The respondent feels anxiety and lack of control over finances.

P3 The respondent experience cofusion recalling the experience

P4 1. The respondent shows mild stress and reflection while discussing

financial challenges.

2. The respondent shows confusion and hesitation, suggesting difficulty

recalling or explaining the experience.

3. The respondent appears uncertain and reflective, thinking about

financial concerns.

4. The respondent expresses worry and anxiety about whether the money
will be enough.

P5 When recalling delayed payment Embarrassment (“medyo mauwaw na ko

sud sa boarding house”).

When talking about due dates - Anxiety and worry (“mabaraka kay naubos
na ang allowance”).

When discussing budgeting difficulties - Stress about managing limited

funds.

When thinking about borrowing money -Sense of financial pressure and

concern.

When describing family support - Relief and gratitude toward auntie.

When explaining coping strategies - Determination to manage money

better.
D. Interviewer Notes (Interpretation – Use Brackets)

Only write interpretations AFTER the interview. Clearly mark them.

P1

 [The participant heavily relies on support from siblings and her partner for financial
needs.]

 [The participant experiences strong emotional stress and embarrassment when unable
to pay boarding rent on time.]

 [Financial pressure sometimes leads the participant to consider stopping school due to
lack of financial support.]

 [The participant tries to cope by prioritizing essential needs and saving small amounts
before due dates.]

P2

 [The participant mainly depends on family members, particularly a sibling, for financial
support.]

 [The participant experiences stress and negative emotions when payment deadlines
approach.]

 [The participant manages financial challenges by prioritizing practical needs over

personal wants.]

 [Limited allowance sometimes forces the participant to reduce food consumption.]

P3

 [The participant experiences financial pressure mainly due to lifestyle choices and
school-related expenses.]

 [Budgeting and reducing unnecessary spending are used as strategies to manage

financial difficulties.]

 [The participant shows worry about not having enough money for daily needs.]

 [Support from family and friends plays an important role during financial difficulties.]
 P4

 [The participant acknowledges that spending habits can contribute to financial

shortages.]

 [The participant sometimes adjusts spending by choosing cheaper food options when
money is limited.]

 [Family and friends serve as financial support systems during difficult times.]

 [The participant recognizes the importance of prioritizing essential expenses and

avoiding unnecessary spending.]

P5

 [The participant depends mainly on financial support from an aunt who sponsors their
education.]

 [Delayed allowance can cause embarrassment and stress when rent payments are due.]

 [The participant manages financial pressure by separating rent money from other
expenses.]

 [The participant shows awareness of budgeting strategies but still faces difficulty
managing limited allowance.]

Immediate Post-Interview Reflection (Required)

Complete this immediately after the interview.
1. Key behaviors observed (bullet form):

 Participants often paused or hesitated before answering questions related to money and
financial difficulties.
 Some respondents laughed or used humor when talking about financial struggles,
possibly to reduce discomfort.
 Several participants showed signs of embarrassment or shyness when discussing
unpaid rent or delayed payments.
 Respondents were generally open about sharing personal financial challenges and
sources of support.
 Many participants emphasized budgeting, saving, and prioritizing needs as strategies
to manage limited allowance.
 Participants frequently mentioned family members as their main support system
during financial problems.

2. Surprising or unexpected points:

 One participant mentioned considering stopping school due to financial pressure,

showing how serious the situation can become.
 Some students reported skipping meals or reducing food expenses when their
allowance was not enough.
 A participant admitted that personal spending habits (e.g., drinking or unnecessary
expenses) sometimes caused financial difficulties.
 Despite financial challenges, several participants did not report severe conflicts with
landlords, as they could request extensions or negotiate payment deadlines.

3. Initial patterns noticed (do not finalize yet):

 Family support is the primary financial source for most boarding students.
 Budgeting and prioritizing essential expenses are common coping strategies.
 Food, transportation, and school-related expenses are the most common financial
burdens.
 Emotional stress, worry, and anxiety often occur when payment deadlines approach.
 Students sometimes seek help from friends, family, or landlords when they cannot pay
on time.

Data Quality Self-Check

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● ☐ Quotes are written as close to verbatim as possible

● ☐ Observations are separated from interpretations

● ☐ Notes relate to the research objective

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