“NAVIGATING DISTANCE: ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF FIRST- away from home.

We collect information through interviews and surveys to

YEAR CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS STUDYING AWAY FROM understand their experiences. This design helps us identify common themes
HOME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO” and patterns in their responses. It gives us a structure to organize and analyze
the data, helping us understand the specific challenges they face and how they
1. Research Problem: What is the specific problem or gap in knowledge that deal with them. In simple terms, descriptive research helps us gather detailed
your research aims to address? information to understand the experiences of these students.

Answer: The specific problem addressed in this research is the challenges 5. Population and Sample: Who are the participants or subjects of your study,
encountered by first-year criminology students studying away from home and and how will you select them? How many participants do you plan to include?
the need to identify the coping mechanisms and support systems utilized to
overcome these challenges. Answer: The participants in this study will be first-year criminology students
studying away from home at the University of Baguio during the academic
2. Research Objectives: What are the specific goals or outcomes you hope to year 2023-2024. Purposive sampling will be used to select participants who
achieve with your study? meet the criteria. Approximately 25 participants will be included in the study.

Answer: The objectives of this study are to examine the challenges faced by 6. Data Analysis: How will you analyze the data you collect? What techniques
first-year criminology students studying away from home, identify the coping or software will you use to interpret the findings?
mechanisms and support systems they employ, and provide insights to improve
the student experience and retention rates. Answer: Thematic analysis will be used to analyze the qualitative data
obtained from interviews. The data will be coded, categorized, and interpreted
3. Literature Review: What existing research or literature have you reviewed to identify key themes and patterns. Data analysis will be conducted manually,
to support the need for your study and to provide a theoretical framework? without the use of specific software.

Answer: The literature review has identified previous research on the 7. Ethical Considerations: How will you ensure the privacy and
challenges of studying away from home, the impact on students' well-being, confidentiality of your participants? Have you obtained informed consent?
the importance of social support networks, and the role of adaptation strategies
in managing the transition. Answer: Informed consent will be obtained from all participants, ensuring their
voluntary participation and the confidentiality of their responses. The privacy
4. Methodology: What research design and data collection methods will you and rights of the participants will be respected throughout the study. Data will
use to gather and analyze data? How will you ensure the validity and reliability be anonymized and stored securely to protect participant confidentiality.
of your findings?
8. Significance of the Study: What are the potential implications or
Answer: The research design for this study is descriptive, utilizing interviews contributions of your research? How will it benefit the participants, the
and survey questionnaires to gather data. Thematic analysis will be employed academic community, or society in general?
to interpret the data and identify patterns and themes. Validity and reliability
will be ensured through rigorous data collection procedures and the use of Answer: This study will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by
established research methods. first-year criminology students studying away from home and the coping
mechanisms and support systems that contribute to their well-being and
Research Design: academic success. The findings can inform interventions and support services
The research design used in this study is called descriptive research. It was to enhance the student experience and improve retention rates. It can also
chosen because it allows us to systematically investigate and describe the contribute to the existing body of knowledge on student adaptation and
challenges and coping strategies of first-year criminology students studying retention in higher education.
9. Limitations: What are the potential limitations or constraints of your study? 1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: According to Maslow's theory, the need for
Are there any factors that may affect the generalizability of your findings? social connections and a sense of belonging is a fundamental motivator for
human behavior. This theory suggests that individuals strive to fulfill their
Answer: Some potential limitations of this study include the small sample size social needs, including forming relationships and establishing a sense of
and the specific context of first-year criminology students at the University of belonging, which can be particularly important for college freshmen as they
Baguio. The findings may not be generalizable to other student populations or navigate a new social environment.
institutions. However, the study aims to provide valuable insights that can be
used as a basis for further research and interventions. 2. Self-Adjustment Theory: Haber and Runyon's theory of self-adjustment
emphasizes the process of individuals making effective adjustments
10. Timeline and Budget: What is your proposed timeline for completing the throughout their lives. It highlights the importance of individuals developing
study? Have you considered any budgetary requirements for data collection or behaviors to deal with situations that are compatible with their surroundings.
analysis? This theory can be applied to the adaptation process of first-year students as
they navigate the challenges of entering a new social environment and
Answer: The proposed timeline for the study includes data collection, analysis, adapting to new forms of learning.
and report writing, with an estimated completion time of six months. The
budget will cover expenses related to data collection, transcription, and 3. Social Cognitive Theory: Developed by Albert Bandura, social cognitive
analysis, which will be managed within the available resources. theory emphasizes the role of social support networks in influencing behavior.
It suggests that individuals can turn to their social networks, including friends,
11. Expected Results: What do you anticipate as the potential outcomes or family, and teachers, for emotional support, guidance, and counsel. Positive
findings of your study? How do these align with your research objectives? social support can have an impact on both the well-being and academic
progress of students studying away from home.
Answer: It is anticipated that the study will reveal the specific challenges faced
by first-year criminology students studying away from home, the coping 4. Attachment Theory: Attachment theory, which focuses on the dynamics of
mechanisms and support systems they employ, and the impact of these interpersonal relationships, can be applied to the experiences of students
strategies on their well-being and academic success. The findings will align leaving home and experiencing homesickness. According to attachment
with the research objectives and provide valuable insights to inform future theory, interactions with attachment figures from the home environment can
interventions and support services for students in similar situations. influence the intensity of homesickness experienced by students.

12. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of your proposal and reiterate the These theories provide frameworks for understanding the social and
importance of your research in addressing the identified problem or gap in psychological aspects of adaptation and support systems for students studying
knowledge. away from home. They help explain the importance of social connections, self-
adjustment, social support networks, and attachment relationships in the
Answer: This study aims to examine the challenges faced by first-year experiences of college freshmen.
criminology students studying away from home and identify the coping
mechanisms and support systems utilized to overcome these challenges. By
addressing this gap in knowledge, the research will contribute to a better - In our research, we can connect these theories to gain a comprehensive
understanding of student adaptation and retention in higher education. The understanding of the experiences and support systems of first-year criminology
findings will have implications for improving the student experience and students studying away from home. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs highlights
retention rates, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of education. the importance of social connections and a sense of belonging, which we can
explore in relation to their adaptation experiences. Self-Adjustment Theory
Conceptual Framework helps us understand the strategies and behaviors students employ to deal with
challenges and make effective adjustments. Social Cognitive Theory
emphasizes the role of social support networks, which we can examine in
terms of their influence on well-being and academic progress. Attachment
Theory helps us understand the dynamics of attachment relationships and their
impact on adaptation experiences, including the intensity of homesickness and
the formation of new attachments.

In summary, these theories provide frameworks for analyzing the social and
psychological aspects of adaptation and support systems for students studying
away from home. By connecting these theories, we can gain insights into the
challenges faced by students, their coping strategies, and the importance of
social connections and support networks in their well-being and academic
success.