Melvin A Jabar
Biographic Data
| ID | 239222 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melvin A Jabar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melvin A |
| FAMILY NAME | Jabar |
| SIGNATURE | JABAR M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | De La Salle University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9291-4277 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Motivation, facilitation, and incarceration
This paper examines the dynamics of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) offending in the Philippines, drawing on interviews with social workers, law enforcement personnel, NGO staff, government workers, and legal practitioners. Specifically, it investigates how narrative normalization operates in the context of OSAEC and how it shapes the acceptance of child sexual exploitation within families and communities. Findings sugges…
Negotiating differences in the workplace
This paper reflects on the findings of a study that examined the negotiation strategies employed by Filipino and Indonesian caregivers in addressing the challenges encountered as caregivers in Japan. A total of 20 caregivers have been interviewed, 11 of which were from Indonesia, and the remaining nine were from the Philippines. Results reveal that the challenges these caregivers experienced can be rooted to cultural and linguistic and status dif…
Qualitative ethical technology assessment of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) among filipino Gen Z members
The primary aim of this paper is to identify the knowledge and perceptions of the Gen Z Filipino students about the forms and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT). It likewise describes their experiences in the use of said technologies. The Gen Z population is considered the most exposed to AI and IoT. This paper is based on four focus group discussions (FGDs) with 28 university students. Results have revealed t…
Family capital and parental involvement among parents in public elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines
This paper examines the different forms of family capital in the context of parental involvement in children’s schooling. This paper has three-fold goals. First, it ascertains the level of parental involvement of Filipino parents as perceived by the parents themselves and their children. Second, it investigates the impacts of various forms of capital on parental involvement. Third, it determines which type of capital will have a significant impac…
Knowledge on and Membership in PhilHealth
This paper describes the level of knowledge on and membership in PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation) among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). It analytically examines the sociodemographic predictors of knowledge on and membership in PhilHealth. Results reveal that 76% of the respondents involved in the study are PhilHealth members. Generally, respondents' level of knowledge about the insurance is moderate. Results of regression an…
Qualitative inquiry on parental involvement in children’s education
This is a qualitative inquiry looking into the experiences of parental involvement in the context of Philippine public elementary education. This paper has two goals. First, it aims to present the strategies that Filipino parents employ in order to influence children’s education. Second, it aims to examine unique involvement strategies among Filipino parents. Data of this paper were culled from 12 focus group discussions conducted in 5 provinces …
Sources and consequences of happiness among Alangan Mangyan women in the municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
This article describes the meanings and experiences of happiness among a few select married Alangan Mangyan indigenous women in the Municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. A total of 10 informants were interviewed for the study. Narrative analysis through coding was employed to be able to explore themes and patterns. Overall, there are four ideas that point to the character of happiness in the context of indigenous women. First, whil…
Challenges of Higher Education Institutions in the Asia Pacific Region
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Challenges of Higher Education Institutions in the Asia Pacific Region
Sources and consequences of happiness among Alangan Mangyan women in the municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
This article describes the meanings and experiences of happiness among a few select married Alangan Mangyan indigenous women in the Municipality of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. A total of 10 informants were interviewed for the study. Narrative analysis through coding was employed to be able to explore themes and patterns. Overall, there are four ideas that point to the character of happiness in the context of indigenous women. First, whil…
Knowledge on and Membership in PhilHealth
This paper describes the level of knowledge on and membership in PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation) among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). It analytically examines the sociodemographic predictors of knowledge on and membership in PhilHealth. Results reveal that 76% of the respondents involved in the study are PhilHealth members. Generally, respondents' level of knowledge about the insurance is moderate. Results of regression an…
Qualitative inquiry on parental involvement in children’s education
This is a qualitative inquiry looking into the experiences of parental involvement in the context of Philippine public elementary education. This paper has two goals. First, it aims to present the strategies that Filipino parents employ in order to influence children’s education. Second, it aims to examine unique involvement strategies among Filipino parents. Data of this paper were culled from 12 focus group discussions conducted in 5 provinces …
Family capital and parental involvement among parents in public elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines
This paper examines the different forms of family capital in the context of parental involvement in children’s schooling. This paper has three-fold goals. First, it ascertains the level of parental involvement of Filipino parents as perceived by the parents themselves and their children. Second, it investigates the impacts of various forms of capital on parental involvement. Third, it determines which type of capital will have a significant impac…
Negotiating differences in the workplace
This paper reflects on the findings of a study that examined the negotiation strategies employed by Filipino and Indonesian caregivers in addressing the challenges encountered as caregivers in Japan. A total of 20 caregivers have been interviewed, 11 of which were from Indonesia, and the remaining nine were from the Philippines. Results reveal that the challenges these caregivers experienced can be rooted to cultural and linguistic and status dif…
Qualitative ethical technology assessment of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) among filipino Gen Z members
The primary aim of this paper is to identify the knowledge and perceptions of the Gen Z Filipino students about the forms and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT). It likewise describes their experiences in the use of said technologies. The Gen Z population is considered the most exposed to AI and IoT. This paper is based on four focus group discussions (FGDs) with 28 university students. Results have revealed t…
Motivation, facilitation, and incarceration
This paper examines the dynamics of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) offending in the Philippines, drawing on interviews with social workers, law enforcement personnel, NGO staff, government workers, and legal practitioners. Specifically, it investigates how narrative normalization operates in the context of OSAEC and how it shapes the acceptance of child sexual exploitation within families and communities. Findings sugges…
Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Geography (4 works) · Social science (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Diverse Education Studies and Reforms (2 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (2 works) · Focus group (2 works)