CHAPTER I

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study encounters a various problem in the process of conducting the research and to
the topic itself. There are many consequences in finding a related studies and literature. This
pandemic has a great impact in every individual. All the risk and precaution are the primary
problem to each of us. Finding the self in this time of widespread pandemic is a challenging to
know the unique traits of self. In the social condition, a huge problem is the protocols in
socializing. Which is concerned in distancing with each other. Harm-reduction approaches to
social contact have been adopted in the Philippines. We are very conscious in our health this
time. Concerning the health standards may be the cause to the problem in socializing. The
pandemic changes our philosophical self. The problem is that we are confused during the
pandemic about our self-perspective especially to the survivors of this deadly disease. A
traumatic and life-changing effects the people in the society. Some people are tending to do a
suicide act because of the isolation, loss of income and fear. Others are engaging to do crimes
like snatching and tricking other people due to lack of resources. Sexual problem is a true
concern today. Increase of sexual cases recorded as the pandemic started. Due to the home
isolation of all the people, lack of enjoyment and activity triggers the sexual self that can lead to
do a sexual activity. The problem is their partners are not like their mood that is the reason to
refuse in their partner. Refusing is one of the reasons to execute a violent reaction. It is a serious
problem that the women are facing now. Another problem is the case of increasing of population
rate and the sad point is that almost 30% of the age range is stated in the teenagers. Early
pregnancy has a huge problem in the society. They cannot able to support the needs of the child
in financial and other needs of a child. Spiritual problem has a little resolution to solve. Although
this pandemic we are not able in going to churches and attend spiritual activities. Our faith does
not disappear and we are continuing the tradition and faith to our religion. Based on the
observation, our spiritual traits getting stronger during this challenge of the people are facing.
Digital aspect problem is a serious resolution that is need to solve. Because of the quarantine
protocols, the people had nothing to do in their home. Their focused goes to the media for them
to entertained. The problem of this aspect was the overuse of the people especially to the
younger age that has weak immune system in technology effects. Sickness and addiction are the
results of overusing digital gadgets. Playing games, social medias and watching videos are the
reason of the users. Thus, the main concern is the health condition in overusing of technology.

IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY

From the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, there are so many happenings that are
unexpected. Many people are not aware of the reality and still confused of what the truth behind
of this pandemic. In this study, researcher will state the importance in conducting the study. The
primary concern of the study is the self-awareness of each individual in this time of pandemic. In
the terms of philosophical which helps to know each other perspectives, social, sexual, spiritual
and digital aspects of self. The study helps us to understand the truth self. It allows us to take
learning at their own pace, focusing on areas they are most interested in. Another benefit is it
helps reduce feelings of frustration, anxiety, or boredom that the people may struggle with it. As
conclusion, importance is focused on understanding the self in the middle of pandemic. There is
many importance that can be recognize in different subject:
● Individual Self - it may help in understanding and realizing the self-situation in the
pandemic period.
● Family - able to know the status of each family members and may help to make a
decision based on the condition of the self.
● Society - it may contribute to the awareness of the people of what is going with their
society.
● Future Researcher - they may use this study to have a reference when they conducting a
related research.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION

The study covers a wide field of self traits which is the philosophical, social, sexual,
spiritual and digital aspect of self. This pandemic is a life-changing situation which is not only
the self but the whole world is affected. The scope of this study concerned in these different
aspects.
Philosophical - it defines all the character traits and self-belief and perspective about the
situation of the society. It is the thinking of the people on how they cope with the life
condition in the pandemic time.
Social – social aspect covers the condition of interacting with other individual. It is the
self on how they communicate with others concerning their safety.

Sexual – this aspect discusses the sexual behavior of the people during the pandemic. It
goes with the issues of harassment, abuse, and other bad execution of sexual activity.
This study will also concern with this issue to be solve.
Spiritual – it concerns with the religious beliefs. Dealing with the person’s faith and
bond with their religion.
Digital – this self-aspect is the common in in the technology issues. It will discuss
starting from the benefits until to the disadvantage of digital usage. Concerning with the
health, psychological, and other fields which concerns the abusive use of digital
technology.

METHODOLOGY

The researcher will use a various way of collecting data that will help as a reference in
the study. The study is a type of Qualitative Research, that will gather and collect data and can be
used to understand how an individual subjectively perceives and gives meaning to their social
reality. Methods in Qualitative research is the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting
non-numerical data, such as language. Collecting from recent researches and related study from
the internet about the topic of the study. The research method focuses in obtaining data through
open-ended and conversational communication.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Aspects of Self - the intellectual and conscious aspects as they relate to the mind, and the
emotional and intuitive aspects as they relate to the spirit.
Midst of Pandemic - the condition of being surrounded or beset in the midst of his
troubles.
Harm-Reduction Approach - refers to a range of public health policies designed to
lessen the negative social and/or physical consequences associated with various human
behaviors, both legal and illegal.
Self-Condition – it is the state of self that can be seen intellectual and physically.
Isolation - an instance of isolating something, especially a compound or microorganism.

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