Factors contributing to the decline of Chabacano language among Gen Z speakers in Cavite

2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 1

Available Online:  1 February 2025

Author/s:

Astorga, John Mark*
Granby Colleges of Science and Technology, Philippines (markapinya14@gmail.com)

Bacodio, Sophia
Bautista, Jewel
Cañete, Jeselle
Pude, Paola Rey
Panganiban, Mara
Silvestre, Matthew

Abstract:

This study aims to identify the factors contributing towards the decline of the Chabacano language among Gen Z speakers in Cavite. Using Purposive Sampling, 50 participants from Ternate Integrated National High School and 50 from Cavite National High School were selected to participate in the study. All the participants were senior high school students from different strands. A five-point Likert scale survey checklist questionnaire was used as a quantitative data research tool for the quantitative data to fulfill the research objectives. This study concludes that Most of the Generation Z speakers strongly agreed that Chabacano Language is declining because of Media Influence, Education, and Family practices that affect the identity of this dialect. However, respondents strongly believe that the Chabacano language is not utilized frequently because they favor English or Filipino. Additionally, Gen Z participants feel that the education system prioritizes English and Filipino over Chabacano. They also wish for their families to motivate them to use Chabacano more frequently. Therefore, this paper concludes that these factors can contribute to the declining dialect. With this, this study can be a clear guide of teachers, parents, students and researchers to identify the key factors affecting the decline of Chavacano speakers among younger generations.

Keywords: Chavacano, Cavite dialects, Philippine linguistics, Creole, Ternate

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25008

Cite this article:
Astorga, J. M., Bacodio, S., Bautista, J., Cañete, J. Pude, P. R., Panganiban, M., & Silvestre, M. (2025). Factors contributing to the decline of Chabacano language among Gen Z speakers in Cavite. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(1), 135-143. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25008

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