International Journal of Research Studies in Education
Special Luminary Issue
2025
Volume 14 Issue 4
Available Online: 20 February 2025
Author/s:
Soliven, Monica B.
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Manila, Philippines (Monicasoliven26@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This paper presents the findings of social research conducted 2022 among the Dumagat indigenous community in Cabog Dingalan Aurora Province. The primary goal of the study is to investigate the factors that account for the most significant change of the Dumagats. Employing qualitative techniques, data were gathered using interviews and participant observations. Interview data were analyzed using the three basic steps in using Most Significant Change technique outlined by Rick Davies and Jess Dart. The MSC technique is a useful qualitative Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tool for collecting data on hard-to-measure or intangible indicators. Results are revealed by listening to Dumagats stories of change and how the project of the Lyceum of the Philippines University impacted on their lives. These findings situate the situation before their engagement with LPU, the most significant change and why it is significant to them, and the challenges they experienced while engaging to LPU.
Keywords: empowerment, leadership, leadership skills, confidence; saving
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25858
Cite this article:
Soliven, M. B. (2025). Most significant change experienced by Dumagats during engagement with the Lyceum of the Philippines University. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(4), 167-181. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25858