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IS ONE A LONELY NUMBER?
: A PROBE
ABOUT THE BEHAVIOR OF AN ONLY
CHILD AS A FACTOR THAT INFLUENCES
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
BACQUIAN, EDLYN D.
BAOANAN, ELAIZZA M.
CARBUNGCO, SHIELA MAE
ESGUERRA, ULYSSA MARIE T.
LATOJA, SAMANTHA GEM
MAGTALAS, SHEKINAH S.
TICALA, EDERLYN B.
ZAMORA, APRIL JANE R.
Introduction:
Children who grew up with their siblings are said to be more
developed and matured. On the other hand, only child—persons who do not
have siblings either biological or adopted—believed to be the exact opposite.
People believe that coming up to the decision of having one
child is a cruel decision of parents. However, it has been stated that for the
past years the number of parents who are choosing to stop at one child is
increasing rapidly. In fact, many prominent psychologists suggest that one
child is enough and a lot better than several. They also debunk a lot of long
lived myths about only children.
The purpose of this phenomenology study is to understand the
interrelated relation between the experiences of only children, ages 16-17 at
University of Perpetual Help System GMA Campus, and the behavior they
developed as a factor that influences their holistic personality.
Theoretical Framework
This study is primarily based on Alfred Adler's birth order theory
(1998), Skinner's behaviorist theory of operant conditioning (1938), and
Eysenck Personality Theory (1947).
Alfred Adler's birth theory suggested that birth order left an incredible
impression on an individuals' style of life such as way of dealing with
friendship, love and work. He stated that the way an individual behave and
develop personality could be influences by the birth order.
Skinner's behaviorist theory of operant conditioning believed that the
best way of understanding one's behavior is to assimilate the causes of the
action and its consequences which he called operant conditioning.
Eysenck personality theory found that that personality
differences grow out of our genetic inheritance. In devising a
temperament-based theory Eysenck did not exclude the possibility
that some aspects of personality are learned, but left the consideration
of these to other researchers. He initially conceptualized personality
as two biologically-based independent dimensions of temperament, E
and N, measured on a continuum, but then extending this to include a
third, P.
Conceptual Framework
Figure 1. Paradigm of the Study

Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this phenomenology study is to understand the
interrelated relation between the experiences of only children, ages 16-17 at
University of Perpetual Help System GMA Campus, and the behavior they
developed as a factor that influences their holistic personality.
It aims to answer the following questions:
Central Question:
1. How does being an only child affect one’s personality development?
Sub Questions:
2. What are the factors that induce change in an only child’s behavior?
3. What are the effects of being an only child in one’s social attitude?
4. What are the possible disadvantages and advantages of being an only
child?
Scope and Limitation
This study focused on only child at University of Perpetual Help

System GMA Campus ages 16-17. It included the subject's parents (could be
the mother, the father or both) and friends (could be at any age). The
researchers limited this study in providing studied facts about the behavior of
an only child and theories that explains the other factor that could contribute
to the personality development of an only child aside from not having
sibling/s.
Research Design
This study will be using qualitative research design method.

Qualitative research is primarily exploratory research. It is used to
gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations. It
provides insights into the problem or helps to develop ideas or hypotheses
for potential quantitative research. Qualitative research is also used to
uncover trends in thought and opinions, and dive deeper into the problem.
Research Approach
According to Burns and Grove (2003) phenomenological approach
is a systematic subjective approach used to describe life experiences and situations
to give them meaning.
Furthermore, Parahoo (1997) states that it focuses on the experiences of
people as well as stressing uniqueness of the individual.
While Holloway and Wheeler (2002) refer to phenomenological approach
as a form of social enquiry that focuses on the way people interpret and make
sense of their experience and the world in which they live.
Research Population
The participants in this study are the students of University of Perpetual Help
System JONELTA G.M.A Campus year 2016 – 2017, whom are identified as an only
child in their family.
Sampling of the participants was done as follows:

Possible participants were selected after the researcher pre-selected participants
according to the criteria under scope and limitation.
The research project was explained to the prospective participants who were on
the short- list and they were asked personally if they wanted to take part in the research.
In the event of a problem with identifying participants who met the criteria for
selection for the study, each eligible participant was asked to refer colleagues with
similar experience.
Research Instrument/
Technique
The information needed in this study is gathered by conducting a one-
on-one interview with questionnaires and translation of gathered datum.
To ensure the credibility of the data collected, the researchers laid aside
their preconceived ideas by excluding their opinions and restraining outside
knowledge from the interviewers. This allowed flexibility in the collection of
data. The participants were not guided by the researcher’s prior knowledge of
the phenomenon, but by their own experience.

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IS ONE A LONELY NUMBER?

Figure 1. Paradigm of the Study

This study focused on only child at University of Perpetual Help

This study will be using qualitative research design method.

Sampling of the participants was done as follows:

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