May 31, 2023

JUDY F. BABOR
Panelist 1
Carmen National High School
Ising, Carmen, Davao del Norte

Dear Sir Judy Babor:

Greetings!

We are Jhon Kennedy S. Riña, Jhon Lloyd P. Carriedo, Hanniah M. Dikah,

Edsyl D. Despi, Rayan M. Macaurog, veljhon A. Repuela, Desiree C.
Omambac, Charmaine Gonzales Grade 11 – HUMSS E students of Carmen
National High School. As part of our requirements for the partial fulfillment for
the requirement in Practical Research 1 subject, we are conducting research
under the supervision of Sir Elezar H. Mandanao entitled Knowing the
experience of Senior high students who have parents that are overseas
workers

In this regard, we are requesting your expertise in validating the research

instrument in our study. This phenomenological study aims to know and
understand the experiences of Senior High School students (SHS) of Carmen
National High School related to students-based the relationship with parents,
determine their ways in coping strategies in facing the relationship, find out
about their sentiments regarding the issue, ascertain how the relationship
between parents they encounter affect their life especially in school, and find
out their reflections concerning the problem that they are facing.

We are looking forward to your favorable response regarding this humble

request. For further clarification and other concern, you can reach us through
this email address, [email protected] or cellphone number
09913259635. Thank you very much for your support.

Respectfully yours,

Jhon Kennedy S. Riña, Jhon Lloyd P. Carriedo, Hanniah M. Dikah, Edsyl

D. Despi, Rayan M. Macaurog, veljhon A. Repuela, Desiree C. Omambac,
Charmaine Gonzales

Researchers

INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONNAIRE

Part I: Preliminary

Good day! We are Jhon Kennedy S. Riña, Jhon Lloyd P. Carriedo,

Hanniah M. Dikah, Edsyl D. Despi, Rayan M. Macaurog, veljhon A.
Repuela, Desiree C. Omambac, Charmaine Gonzales Grade 11 – HUMSS
students of Carmen National High School. We are conducting a research
study entitled Knowing the experience of Senior high students who have
parents that are overseas workers We would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for accepting our invitation to become part of this study. The data
will be gathered will be of great use to all students who identify themselves as
part of the students with a overseas parents

The main purpose of this phenomenological study/research is to know

and understand the experiences of students who have overseas parents in
Grade 11 Senior High School (SHS) students of Carmen National High School
as regards the r-based discrimination. We have prepared the interview guide
questions for this interview. The truthfulness of your answers will be a great
help to obtain accurate and reliable data for this study. You may opt not to
answer questions that make you feel uncomfortable, or you can withdraw as a
participant in the study if you feel you cannot discuss the information asked of
you.

The interview will just take 60 to 90 minutes. This will be audio and video
recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. Only the words of the participants will be
written in the study since we will be giving you a code name to ensure
confidentiality and the sources of statements will not be divulged.

Lastly, the result of this study can generate relevant information which
can be used not just for us, as the researchers, but also for the public and the
students themselves. The results, discussions, and findings from this study
can be a resource and evidence that can be useful not just to the students but
to school administration and different LGBTQ+ groups around the country as
well.

Do you have any questions or clarifications before starting the interview?

If there is none, let us begin.
Part II: Interview Guide Questions

Research Interview Probing Questions

Questions Questions

1 What are the 1.1 What are your 1.1.1 Which among your experiences
experiences of the experiences with with regard to gender-based
LGBTQ+ Senior regard to discrimination in school
High School impacted you strongly?
genderbased
students with discrimination as an
regard to LGBTQ+ Senior 1.1.2 Do you still experience
discrimination High School genderbased discrimination?
within the school student?
premises?

2 What are their ways 2.1 How did you cope 2.1.1 How did you handle the
in coping with the with the experience of being
discrimination they discrimination you discriminated for being
are facing? have experienced? an LGBTQ+ student?

2.1.2 What coping strategies did you

use in dealing with the effects of
the discrimination you
experienced?

2.1.3 Did you find the coping strategy

effective?

3 What are their 3.1 What are your 3.1.1 How do you perceive the
sentiments of sentiments prevalence of gender-
the respondents regarding based discrimination in
regarding the genderbased schools nowadays?
issue? discrimination
towards LGBTQ+
3.1.2 Do you think that issue regarding
students like you?
discrimination of LGBTQ+
students should be addressed
by school administrations with
concrete plans immediately?

3.1.3 What do you think could be the

best approach in handling this
issue?

4 How does the 4.1 How does the 4.1.1 How does the gender-based
discrimination they discrimination discrimination you face affect
encounter affect you encounter as your mental health?
their life, especially
an LGBTQ+
in school?
student
4.1.2 How did the gender-based
affect your life,
discrimination you face affect
most especially in
your social life?
school?
 4.1.3 How did the gender-based
discrimination you experience
affect your academic life,
particularly your academic
performance?

5 What are their 5.1 What are your 5.1.1 What are your suggestions
reflections reflections about addressing the issue of
concerning the concerning the gender-based discrimination in
problem that schools towards LGBTQ+
issue of
they are facing? students?
genderbased
discrimination in
academic 5.1.2 What advices, motivational
institutions? message, or tips can you give
to other LGBTQ+ students
facing discrimination?
Part III: Validation Sheet for Interview Guide Questions VALIDATION
SHEET FOR INTERVIEW GUIDE
Name of Researchers: Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L.
Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole
Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman
Grade and Section: HUMSS 11 – E
Title of Research: The Sentiments of LGBTQ+ Senior High School Students on Their
Plight Against Discrimination
Name of Evaluator: ___________________________________________________
Date Evaluated: ______________________________________________________
Degree of Evaluator: __________________________________________________
Position of Evaluator: __________________________________________________
Signature of Evaluator: ________________________________________________

Rating:
( ) 10 Very Good ( )6–7 Fair (maybe upgraded if revised)
( )8–9 Good ( )0–5 For revalidation

To the evaluator: Kindly check the column which fits your evaluation of the item.
Items Yes No
Ethics:

1. Introduction (Purpose, confidentiality, duration, way of conduct, and closing

components (for additional comments) are provided.

2. Informed consent is included

Artistry:
3. Script is included/ built-in, so the interviewer can introduce, guide, and
conclude the interview in a consistent manner.
4. Questions are appropriate to the study, enhancing the possibility of
storytelling and narratives.
Rigor:
5. Questions are open-ended to encourage in-depth responses, avoiding
closeended questions which are answerable by “yes” or “no”.
6. Questions are stated in the affirmative.
7. Probe questions are provided.
8. Questions are logically ordered asking the highest priority questions, first
opinion questions, follow information questions.
9. Questions are stated in clear and simple terms.
10. Number of questions can be covered within 60-90 minutes, not exceeding
15 open-ended items (probes excluded), for every research question,
except for special cases.

Remarks:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________.
 Validated by: _______________________
Judy F. Babor

____
Signature Over Printed Name
Part IV: Closing Instruction

Closing Instructions

Thank you for your time, Sir Judy Babor. Once again, I highly appreciate your time
and effort in helping us in conducting our study about the gender-based
discrimination experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School students.

From time to time, I will be in touch with you to ensure the correctness, accuracy, and
completeness of the information that you have shared during the interview. Copy of
the transcripts will be provided to you for you to review and provide feedback,
corrections, and/ or comments to keep the data as accurate as possible. You may
reach me thru my email address or through my mobile phone number.

Should you have any other questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to
contact us thru this contact number: 09182336612 or this email address:
[email protected].

Thank you so much.

The Researchers
Mike P. Desoloc
Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya
Sheena Mae L. Fullido
John Cenji B. Arieta
Mercy S. Benguillo
Janice G. Carriedo
Nicole Mae Galino
Jenyros M. Ahay
Christian Paul M. Paman
Part V: Informed Consent

Title of the Study: THE SENTIMENTS OF LGBTQ+ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS ON THEIR PLIGHT AGAINST
DISCRIMINATION
Name of Researchers: Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae
L. Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo,
Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M.
Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman
Carmen National High School

We are Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L. Fullido, John Cenji B.
Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and
Christian Paul M. Paman, Grade 11 – HUMSS E students of Carmen National High School.
As part of our requirements for the partial fulfillment for the requirement in Practical Research
1 subject, we are conducting research under the supervision of Sir Elezar H. Mandanao. We
are inviting you to participate in our study which primarily aims to know and understand the
experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School students in Carmen National High School.

This study uses purposive sampling that will be used to select “information-rich” participants
for the In-Depth Interview (IDI). The main instrument to be used in the data collection is the
researcher-made interview sheet. The interview sheet, audio, or video recording will be used
to collect qualitative data on the positive disciplinary practices employed by school heads in
dealing with the indiscipline of teachers. The activity will take sixty to ninety (60-90) minutes.

Your participation is completely voluntary. You may withdraw from this study at any time
without penalty.

All information obtained in this study will be kept strictly confidential. All participants will be
asked not to disclose anything said within the context of the discussion. All identifying
information will be removed from the collected materials, and all materials will be stored
securely.

I will also understand that my words may be quoted directly. Regarding being quoted, please
initial next to any of the statements that you agree with.

I wish to review the notes, transcripts, or other data collected during the
research pertaining to my participation.

I agree to be quoted directly.

I agree to be quoted directly if my name is not published (I remain

anonymous).
I agree to be quoted directly if a made-up name (pseudonym) is used.

I agree that the researcher may publish documents that contain quotations by
me.

By signing this consent form, you are indicating that you fully understand the above
information and agree to participate in this study.

Participant’s signature ____________ Date:

_________ ________________
Researcher’s Signature: __________
Date: _________________________

May 31, 2023

SARAH JANE S. SANDIG

Panelist 2
Carmen National High School
Ising, Carmen, Davao del Norte

Dear Ma’am Sarah Jane Sandig:

Greetings!

We are Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L. Fullido,

John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae
Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman, Grade 11 –
HUMSS E students of Carmen National High School. As part of our
requirements for the partial fulfillment for the requirement in Practical
Research 1 subject, we are conducting research under the supervision of Sir
Elezar H. Mandanao entitled The Sentiments of LGBTQ+ Senior High
School Students on Their Plight Against Discrimination.

In this regard, we are requesting your expertise in validating the research

instrument in our study. This phenomenological study aims to know and
understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School (SHS) students
of Carmen National High School related to gender-based discrimination,
determine their ways in coping strategies in facing discrimination, find out
about their sentiments regarding the issue, ascertain how the discrimination
they encounter affect their life especially in school, and find out their
reflections concerning the problem that they are facing.

We are looking forward to your favorable response regarding this humble

request. For further clarification and other concern, you can reach us through
this email address, [email protected] or cellphone number
09182336612. Thank you very much for your support.

Respectfully yours,

Mike P. Desoloc Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya Sheena Mae L. Fullido John

Cenji B. Arieta Mercy S. Benguillo Janice G. Carriedo Nicole Mae Galino
Jenyros M. Ahay Christian Paul M. Paman

Researchers

INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONNAIRE

Part I: Preliminary

Good day! We are Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena

Mae L. Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G.
Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and Christian Paul M.
Paman, Grade 11 – HUMSS students of Carmen National High School. We
are conducting a research study entitled The Sentiments of LGBTQ+ Senior
High School Students on Their Plight Against Discrimination. We would
like to take this opportunity to thank you for accepting our invitation to become
part of this study. The data will be gathered will be of great use to all students
who identify themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The main purpose of this phenomenological study/research is to know

and understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Grade 11 Senior High School
(SHS) students of Carmen National High School as regards gender-based
discrimination. We have prepared the interview guide questions for this
interview. The truthfulness of your answers will be a great help to obtain
accurate and reliable data for this study. You may opt not to answer questions
that make you feel uncomfortable, or you can withdraw as a participant in the
study if you feel you cannot discuss the information asked of you.

The interview will just take 60 to 90 minutes. This will be audio and video
recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. Only the words of the participants will be
written in the study since we will be giving you a code name to ensure
confidentiality and the sources of statements will not be divulged.

Lastly, the result of this study can generate relevant information which
can be used not just for us, as the researchers, but also for the public and the
students themselves. The results, discussions, and findings from this study
can be a resource and evidence that can be useful not just to the students but
to school administration and different LGBTQ+ groups around the country as
well.

Do you have any questions or clarifications before starting the interview?

If there is none, let us begin.
Part II: Interview Guide Questions

Research Interview Probing Questions

Questions Questions

1 What are the 1.1 What are your 1.1.1 Which among your experiences
experiences of the experiences with with regard to gender-based
LGBTQ+ Senior regard to discrimination in school
High School impacted you strongly?
genderbased
students with discrimination as an
regard to LGBTQ+ Senior 1.1.2 Do you still experience
discrimination High School genderbased discrimination?
within the school student?
premises?

2 What are their ways 2.1 How did you cope 2.1.1 How did you handle the
in coping with the with the experience of being
discrimination they discrimination you discriminated for being
are facing? have experienced? an LGBTQ+ student?

2.1.2 What coping strategies did you

use in dealing with the effects of
the discrimination you
experienced?

2.1.3 Did you find the coping strategy

effective?

3 What are their 3.1 What are your 3.1.1 How do you perceive the
sentiments of sentiments prevalence of gender-
the respondents regarding based discrimination in
regarding the genderbased schools nowadays?
issue? discrimination
towards LGBTQ+
3.1.2 Do you think that issue regarding
students like you?
discrimination of LGBTQ+
students should be addressed
by school administrations with
concrete plans immediately?

3.1.3 What do you think could be the

best approach in handling this
issue?

4 How does the 4.1 How does the 4.1.1 How does the gender-based
discrimination they discrimination discrimination you face affect
encounter affect you encounter as your mental health?
their life, especially
an LGBTQ+
in school?
student
4.1.2 How did the gender-based
affect your life,
discrimination you face affect
most especially in
your social life?
school?
 4.1.3 How did the gender-based
discrimination you experience
affect your academic life,
particularly your academic
performance?

5 What are their 5.1 What are your 5.1.1 What are your suggestions
reflections reflections about addressing the issue of
concerning the concerning the gender-based discrimination in
problem that schools towards LGBTQ+
issue of
they are facing? students?
genderbased
discrimination in
academic 5.1.2 What advices, motivational
institutions? message, or tips can you give
to other LGBTQ+ students
facing discrimination?
Part III: Validation Sheet for Interview Guide Questions VALIDATION
SHEET FOR INTERVIEW GUIDE
Name of Researchers: Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L.
Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole
Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman
Grade and Section: HUMSS 11 – E
Title of Research: The Sentiments of LGBTQ+ Senior High School Students on Their
Plight Against Discrimination
Name of Evaluator: ___________________________________________________
Date Evaluated: ______________________________________________________
Degree of Evaluator: __________________________________________________
Position of Evaluator: __________________________________________________
Signature of Evaluator: ________________________________________________

Rating:
( ) 10 Very Good ( )6–7 Fair (maybe upgraded if revised)
( )8–9 Good ( )0–5 For revalidation

To the evaluator: Kindly check the column which fits your evaluation of the item.
Items Yes No
Ethics:

1. Introduction (Purpose, confidentiality, duration, way of conduct, and closing

components (for additional comments) are provided.

2. Informed consent is included

Artistry:
3. Script is included/ built-in, so the interviewer can introduce, guide, and
conclude the interview in a consistent manner.
4. Questions are appropriate to the study, enhancing the possibility of
storytelling and narratives.
Rigor:
5. Questions are open-ended to encourage in-depth responses, avoiding
closeended questions which are answerable by “yes” or “no”.
6. Questions are stated in the affirmative.
7. Probe questions are provided.
8. Questions are logically ordered asking the highest priority questions, first
opinion questions, follow information questions.
9. Questions are stated in clear and simple terms.
10. Number of questions can be covered within 60-90 minutes, not exceeding
15 open-ended items (probes excluded), for every research question,
except for special cases.

Remarks:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________.
 Sarah Jane S. Sandig
Validated by: ___________________________
Signature Over Printed Name
Part IV: Closing Instruction

Closing Instructions

Thank you for your time, Ma’am Sarah Jane Sandig. Once again, I highly appreciate
your time and effort in helping us in conducting our study about the gender-based
discrimination experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School students.

From time to time, I will be in touch with you to ensure the correctness, accuracy, and
completeness of the information that you have shared during the interview. Copy of
the transcripts will be provided to you for you to review and provide feedback,
corrections, and/ or comments to keep the data as accurate as possible. You may
reach me thru my email address or through my mobile phone number.

Should you have any other questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to
contact us thru this contact number: 09182336612 or this email address:
[email protected].

Thank you so much.

The Researchers
Mike P. Desoloc
Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya
Sheena Mae L. Fullido
John Cenji B. Arieta
Mercy S. Benguillo
Janice G. Carriedo
Nicole Mae Galino
Jenyros M. Ahay
Christian Paul M. Paman
Part V: Informed Consent

Title of the Study: THE SENTIMENTS OF LGBTQ+ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS ON THEIR PLIGHT AGAINST
DISCRIMINATION
Name of Researchers: Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae
L. Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo,
Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M.
Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman
Carmen National High School

We are Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L. Fullido, John Cenji B.
Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and
Christian Paul M. Paman, Grade 11 – HUMSS E students of Carmen National High School.
As part of our requirements for the partial fulfillment for the requirement in Practical Research
1 subject, we are conducting research under the supervision of Sir Elezar H. Mandanao. We
are inviting you to participate in our study which primarily aims to know and understand the
experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School students in Carmen National High School.

This study uses purposive sampling that will be used to select “information-rich” participants
for the In-Depth Interview (IDI). The main instrument to be used in the data collection is the
researcher-made interview sheet. The interview sheet, audio, or video recording will be used
to collect qualitative data on the positive disciplinary practices employed by school heads in
dealing with the indiscipline of teachers. The activity will take sixty to ninety (60-90) minutes.

Your participation is completely voluntary. You may withdraw from this study at any time
without penalty.

All information obtained in this study will be kept strictly confidential. All participants will be
asked not to disclose anything said within the context of the discussion. All identifying
information will be removed from the collected materials, and all materials will be stored
securely.

I will also understand that my words may be quoted directly. Regarding being quoted, please
initial next to any of the statements that you agree with.

I wish to review the notes, transcripts, or other data collected during the
research pertaining to my participation.

I agree to be quoted directly.

I agree to be quoted directly if my name is not published (I remain

anonymous).
I agree to be quoted directly if a made-up name (pseudonym) is used.

I agree that the researcher may publish documents that contain quotations by
me.

By signing this consent form, you are indicating that you fully understand the above
information and agree to participate in this study.
Participant’s signature ____________ Date:
_________________________
Researcher’s Signature: __________
Date: _________________________

May 31, 2023

ANNA LOU G. EDILLON

Panelist 3
Carmen National High School
Ising, Carmen, Davao del Norte

Dear Ma’am Anna Lou Edillon:

Greetings!

We are Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L. Fullido,

John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae
Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman, Grade 11 –
HUMSS E students of Carmen National High School. As part of our
requirements for the partial fulfillment for the requirement in Practical
Research 1 subject, we are conducting research under the supervision of Sir
Elezar H. Mandanao entitled The Sentiments of LGBTQ+ Senior High
School Students on Their Plight Against Discrimination.

In this regard, we are requesting your expertise in validating the research

instrument in our study. This phenomenological study aims to know and
understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School (SHS) students
of Carmen National High School related to gender-based discrimination,
determine their ways in coping strategies in facing discrimination, find out
about their sentiments regarding the issue, ascertain how the discrimination
they encounter affect their life especially in school, and find out their
reflections concerning the problem that they are facing.

We are looking forward to your favorable response regarding this humble

request. For further clarification and other concern, you can reach us through
this email address, [email protected] or cellphone number
09182336612. Thank you very much for your support.

Respectfully yours,

Mike P. Desoloc Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya Sheena Mae L. Fullido John

Cenji B. Arieta Mercy S. Benguillo Janice G. Carriedo Nicole Mae Galino
Jenyros M. Ahay Christian Paul M. Paman

Researchers
 INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONNAIRE

Part I: Preliminary

Good day! We are Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena

Mae L. Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G.
Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and Christian Paul M.
Paman, Grade 11 – HUMSS students of Carmen National High School. We
are conducting a research study entitled The Sentiments of LGBTQ+ Senior
High School Students on Their Plight Against Discrimination. We would
like to take this opportunity to thank you for accepting our invitation to become
part of this study. The data will be gathered will be of great use to all students
who identify themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The main purpose of this phenomenological study/research is to know

and understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Grade 11 Senior High School
(SHS) students of Carmen National High School as regards gender-based
discrimination. We have prepared the interview guide questions for this
interview. The truthfulness of your answers will be a great help to obtain
accurate and reliable data for this study. You may opt not to answer questions
that make you feel uncomfortable, or you can withdraw as a participant in the
study if you feel you cannot discuss the information asked of you.

The interview will just take 60 to 90 minutes. This will be audio and video
recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. Only the words of the participants will be
written in the study since we will be giving you a code name to ensure
confidentiality and the sources of statements will not be divulged.

Lastly, the result of this study can generate relevant information which
can be used not just for us, as the researchers, but also for the public and the
students themselves. The results, discussions, and findings from this study
can be a resource and evidence that can be useful not just to the students but
to school administration and different LGBTQ+ groups around the country as
well.

Do you have any questions or clarifications before starting the interview?

If there is none, let us begin.
Part II: Interview Guide Questions

Research Interview Probing Questions

Questions Questions

1 What are the 1.1 What are your 1.1.1 Which among your experiences
experiences of the experiences with with regard to gender-based
LGBTQ+ Senior regard to discrimination in school
High School impacted you strongly?
genderbased
students with discrimination as an
regard to LGBTQ+ Senior 1.1.2 Do you still experience
discrimination High School genderbased discrimination?
within the school student?
premises?

2 What are their ways 2.1 How did you cope 2.1.1 How did you handle the
in coping with the with the experience of being
discrimination they discrimination you discriminated for being
are facing? have experienced? an LGBTQ+ student?

2.1.2 What coping strategies did you

use in dealing with the effects of
the discrimination you
experienced?

2.1.3 Did you find the coping strategy

effective?

3 What are their 3.1 What are your 3.1.1 How do you perceive the
sentiments of sentiments prevalence of gender-
the respondents regarding based discrimination in
regarding the genderbased schools nowadays?
issue? discrimination
towards LGBTQ+
3.1.2 Do you think that issue regarding
students like you?
discrimination of LGBTQ+
students should be addressed
by school administrations with
concrete plans immediately?

3.1.3 What do you think could be the

best approach in handling this
issue?

4 How does the 4.1 How does the 4.1.1 How does the gender-based
discrimination they discrimination discrimination you face affect
encounter affect you encounter as your mental health?
their life, especially
an LGBTQ+
in school?
student
4.1.2 How did the gender-based
affect your life,
discrimination you face affect
most especially in
your social life?
school?
 4.1.3 How did the gender-based
discrimination you experience
affect your academic life,
particularly your academic
performance?

5 What are their 5.1 What are your 5.1.1 What are your suggestions
reflections reflections about addressing the issue of
concerning the concerning the gender-based discrimination in
problem that schools towards LGBTQ+
issue of
they are facing? students?
genderbased
discrimination in
academic 5.1.2 What advices, motivational
institutions? message, or tips can you give
to other LGBTQ+ students
facing discrimination?
Part III: Validation Sheet for Interview Guide Questions VALIDATION
SHEET FOR INTERVIEW GUIDE
Name of Researchers: Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L.
Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole
Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman
Grade and Section: HUMSS 11 – E
Title of Research: The Sentiments of LGBTQ+ Senior High School Students on Their
Plight Against Discrimination
Name of Evaluator: ___________________________________________________
Date Evaluated: ______________________________________________________
Degree of Evaluator: __________________________________________________
Position of Evaluator: __________________________________________________
Signature of Evaluator: ________________________________________________

Rating:
( ) 10 Very Good ( )6–7 Fair (maybe upgraded if revised)
( )8–9 Good ( )0–5 For revalidation

To the evaluator: Kindly check the column which fits your evaluation of the item.
Items Yes No
Ethics:

1. Introduction (Purpose, confidentiality, duration, way of conduct, and closing

components (for additional comments) are provided.

2. Informed consent is included

Artistry:
3. Script is included/ built-in, so the interviewer can introduce, guide, and
conclude the interview in a consistent manner.
4. Questions are appropriate to the study, enhancing the possibility of
storytelling and narratives.
Rigor:
5. Questions are open-ended to encourage in-depth responses, avoiding
closeended questions which are answerable by “yes” or “no”.
6. Questions are stated in the affirmative.
7. Probe questions are provided.
8. Questions are logically ordered asking the highest priority questions, first
opinion questions, follow information questions.
9. Questions are stated in clear and simple terms.
10. Number of questions can be covered within 60-90 minutes, not exceeding
15 open-ended items (probes excluded), for every research question,
except for special cases.

Remarks:
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Anna Lou G. Edillon ____
Signature Over Printed Name
Part IV: Closing Instruction

Closing Instructions

Thank you for your time, Ma’am Anna Lou Edillon. Once again, I highly appreciate
your time and effort in helping us in conducting our study about the gender-based
discrimination experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School students.

From time to time, I will be in touch with you to ensure the correctness, accuracy, and
completeness of the information that you have shared during the interview. Copy of
the transcripts will be provided to you for you to review and provide feedback,
corrections, and/ or comments to keep the data as accurate as possible. You may
reach me thru my email address or through my mobile phone number.

Should you have any other questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to
contact us thru this contact number: 09182336612 or this email address:
[email protected].

Thank you so much.

The Researchers
Mike P. Desoloc
Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya
Sheena Mae L. Fullido
John Cenji B. Arieta
Mercy S. Benguillo
Janice G. Carriedo
Nicole Mae Galino
Jenyros M. Ahay
Christian Paul M. Paman
Part V: Informed Consent

Title of the Study: THE SENTIMENTS OF LGBTQ+ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS ON THEIR PLIGHT AGAINST
DISCRIMINATION
Name of Researchers: Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae
L. Fullido, John Cenji B. Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo,
Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M.
Ahay, and Christian Paul M. Paman
Carmen National High School

We are Mike P. Desoloc, Kyla Nicole L. Macaraya, Sheena Mae L. Fullido, John Cenji B.
Arieta, Mercy S. Benguillo, Janice G. Carriedo, Nicole Mae Galino, Jenyros M. Ahay, and
Christian Paul M. Paman, Grade 11 – HUMSS E students of Carmen National High School.
As part of our requirements for the partial fulfillment for the requirement in Practical Research
1 subject, we are conducting research under the supervision of Sir Elezar H. Mandanao. We
are inviting you to participate in our study which primarily aims to know and understand the
experiences of LGBTQ+ Senior High School students in Carmen National High School.

This study uses purposive sampling that will be used to select “information-rich” participants
for the In-Depth Interview (IDI). The main instrument to be used in the data collection is the
researcher-made interview sheet. The interview sheet, audio, or video recording will be used
to collect qualitative data on the positive disciplinary practices employed by school heads in
dealing with the indiscipline of teachers. The activity will take sixty to ninety (60-90) minutes.

Your participation is completely voluntary. You may withdraw from this study at any time
without penalty.

All information obtained in this study will be kept strictly confidential. All participants will be
asked not to disclose anything said within the context of the discussion. All identifying
information will be removed from the collected materials, and all materials will be stored
securely.

I will also understand that my words may be quoted directly. Regarding being quoted, please
initial next to any of the statements that you agree with.

I wish to review the notes, transcripts, or other data collected during the
research pertaining to my participation.

I agree to be quoted directly.

I agree to be quoted directly if my name is not published (I remain

anonymous).
I agree to be quoted directly if a made-up name (pseudonym) is used.

I agree that the researcher may publish documents that contain quotations by
me.

By signing this consent form, you are indicating that you fully understand the above
information and agree to participate in this study.

Participant’s signature ____________ Date:

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Researcher’s Signature: __________
Date: _________________________