Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Emotional well-being, Living away from home, Family separation, Homesickness

Abstract

Objectives of the Study The study was primarily undertaken to determine the perceived impact of being apart from family on the well-being of college students at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. Specifically, this study sought to determine the perceptions of the respondents when they were grouped according to their sex and the college they belonged to.

Methodology The study utilized a quantitative, descriptive-analytical research design to determine the perceived impact on the health of college students who were apart from their families and draw conclusions when grouped according to sex and college.

Major Findings The following findings were drawn from this study: 1. Most respondents are female (285 or 74%) and are from the College of Nursing (157 or 40%). 2. There is a significant difference (p = .021) between male and female respondents' perspectives on the biological domain of being away from their families observed when maintaining their physical health despite living apart from their family. 3. The psychological aspect had the greatest significance (p =.022) when the three domains were compared and grouped based on college profile as seen specifically only between CP (x̄ = 2.67b) and CN (x̄ = 3.00a); between CP (x̄ = 2.67b) and CMIT (x̄ = 3.28a) when college students perceived that living alone and being away from their family has improved their coping skills and self-worth.

Conclusions From the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. Most of the respondents are from the College of Nursing, which is a predominantly female undergraduate course. 2. The biological well-being of individuals is significantly influenced by the perspective of different sexes, whereas females are better adapted to their new environment while being apart from their families. 3. The impact of being apart from families on psychological well-being varies significantly across different colleges due to the inherent nature of each college, where there are variances in course requirements and workload.

First Advisor

Michael Justin S. Valles, RN, MAN

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