Exploring the Muslim community in the heart of Manila: A comparative study of the attitudes and perceptions of Muslims and non-Muslims in Quiapo, Manila

International Journal of Research Studies in Education
Special Luminary Issue
2024
Volume 13 Issue 16

Available Online:  1 October 2024

Author/s:

Paiso, Sherhannah*
Armed Forces of the Philippines Corps of Professors, Philippines (cptpaiso.iod@gmail.com)

Juan, Jennifer
Lyceum of the Philippines University, Philippines (jennifer.juan@lpu.edu.ph)

Abstract:

The researchers have compared the attitudes and perceptions of Muslims and non-Muslims in Quiapo, Manila, toward one another. The sampling method used in this study is purposive sampling. The total participants comprised 800 respondents, equally divided into 400 Non-Muslims and 400 Muslims residing in Quiapo, Manila. The survey was used as an instrument of the study to measure the following variables: general attitudes, direct contact, socialization, subjective knowledge, of threat, emotions, emotions, stereotypes, suggestions to improve their relationship, and suggestions to end the Mindanao Problem. Variables that were not measured are the participants’ social class and personal beliefs. Results showed that Muslims have a more positive attitude and perceptions in comparison to Non-Muslims.

Keywords: attitudes, perceptions, Muslim, Manila, Philippines

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24829

Cite this article:
Paiso, S., & Juan, J. (2024). Exploring the Muslim community in the heart of Manila: A comparative study of the attitudes and perceptions of Muslims and non-Muslims in Quiapo, Manila. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(16), 33-46. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24829

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