FINAL REQUIREMENT IN

GE-STS

Submitted by: Group 6

Submitted to: Limwel A. Naldoza

Human Flourishing in Terms of
Science and Technology

Baroja, Alaiza Mae

09302472968
[email protected]
Caluasan, Dagohoy, Bohol

Laguitao, Rezalee Q.
090730288
[email protected]
Nueva Vida Sur, Carmen, Bohol

Poliran, Ana Marie

09636438015
[email protected]
Jimili-an, Loboc, Bohol
 INTRODUCTION

Happiness is an important part of life, often described as a feeling of well-

being, contentment, and fulfillment. It is influenced by personal choices, relationships,
environment, and even technology. Happiness for us is finding contentment in what
we have and experiencing peace in all aspects of life. It is about nurturing positive
relationships with family, friends, and even those we may not get along with, while
maintaining a strong connection with God. Happiness also involves pursuing what
we love, whether it’s achieving personal goals, expressing ourselves freely without
concern for others’ opinions, or simply finding joy in the little things life has to offer.
Bangun et al. (2021) explain that happiness includes positive emotions, life
satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. Similarly, Otake et al. (2006) highlight the role
of strong relationships and meaningful activities in achieving long-term happiness.

Bentham defined happiness as 'the sum of pleasures and pains'. Similarly

happiness is currently conceived as 'the overall appreciation of ones life as-a-whole'.
In this conceptualization, happiness is an outcome of life and distinct from
preconditions for a good life, such as a livable environment and good life-abilities.
This conception differs from current notions of 'quality of life’, which combine
anything good (Veenhoven 2000).

According to Celestine (2017), happiness is understood as the positive

emotions we have in regards to the pleasurable activities we take part in through our
daily lives. Pleasure, comfort, gratitude, hope, and inspiration are examples of
positive emotions that increase our happiness and move us to flourish.

In scientific literature, happiness is referred to as hedonia the presence of

positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions. In a more broad
understanding, human wellbeing is made up of
both hedonic and Eudaimonic principles, the literature on which is vast and
describes our personal meaning and purpose in life (Ryan & Deci, 2001).

Further, Kendra (2024) stated that happiness is something that people seek to
find, yet what defines happiness can vary from one person to the next. Typically,
happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction,
contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is
often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction.

Furthermore, Olsen (2021) highlights that happiness is a goal that’s

achievable for anyone. Even if your environment is bad, you’re suffering from an
illness, or you lack opportunities, you can still find ways to live a happy life.
Happiness is a mindset. So one goal you might set yourself is to build a mindset of
happiness.

Being happy is not a skill you were born with. Babies have to actively learn to
smile and to laugh. That’s the reason why many buy new stuff all the time in their
search for happiness. They haven’t been taught how to produce happiness
themselves. Happiness is a matter of mindfulness, of focusing your attention on the
right things. In order to bring more happiness to your life – both on the good days
and on the bad ones

This study aims to determine the various factors that influence happiness and
to explore the interplay between individual, social, and environmental determinants
of well-being. Additionally, it seeks to examine how individuals can set and achieve
meaningful goals in life and the personal strengths they leverage to realize those
aspirations. By identifying key contributors such as relationships, financial stability,
health, and personal growth, alongside the role of resilience, motivation, and
perseverance, the research provides actionable insights into fostering greater
happiness and success. Understanding these dynamics will help inform strategies
and interventions that promote both a fulfilling life and the achievement of personal
and societal goals.
 RESULTS

Question 1. What is happiness?

Respondent 1. Happiness is felt when you are satisfied of the things you have, it is
either what you eat, what you do or it is when you are genuinely happy.

Respondent 2. Happiness is feeling joyful and contented.

Respondent 3. Happiness is finding joy and fulfillment in life’s journey and making a
positive impact on others.

Respondent 4. Happiness is an emotion where it is part of my personality which

grows me more than I can imagine or seeing myself what ‘m capable of. Happiness
is part of our life, our journey, our existence in this world we lived for. Moreover,
happiness can be defined as an enduring state of mind consisting not only of
feelings of joy, contentment, and other positive emotions, but also of a sense that
one’s life is meaningful and valued.

Respondent 5. Happiness is positivity and moments that we cherished with a smile,

and sometimes with tears of joy.

Respondent 6. It is an act of joy and contentment. It deals with positive experiences.

You feel joy when it satisfied your needs.

Respondent 7. Happiness is a complex emotional and psychological state

characterized by feelings of contentment, joy,satisfaction and well being. It can arise
from both external experiences such as achieving your goals, social connection or
pleasurable activities.

Respondent 8. Happiness starts when you feel contented with what God has given
you most especially with your family surrendering your life to Him and trusting Him all
the way.

Respondent 9. Happiness means achieving my life goals, particularly seeing my

loved ones thrive, while ensuring my success doesn't compromise others' well-being.
Respondent 10. Happiness is a feeling of joy contentment and fulfillment.

Respondent 11. Happiness is what you feel when you are with your love ones.

Respondent 12. Happiness is a characteristic of being happy, joy and having a

positive thoughts.

Respondent 13. Happiness for me, is the fulfillment of what I desire.

Respondent 14. Happiness is a state of well-being and contentment. A sense of joy

and happy inside.

Respondent 15. Happiness means a feeling that you get from the things around you
or from the people that you love. It is not eternal but it is a gift from the Most High.

Respondent 16. Happiness is to see my family happy and contented in life.

Respondent 17. Happiness is a positive emotional state characterized by feeling of

joy.

Respondent 18.Happiness is being contented - there is the real happiness.

Respondent 19. Happiness is a blessing of God.

Respondent 20. Happiness is if you are happy of what you have.

Question 2. What is/are your goal/s in life?

Respondent 1. My goals in life is to become successful and will be able to do

anything that I need to do and want to do.

Respondent 2. My goals are to have a good career, a happy family and travel.

Respondent 3. My goals in life is to become a compassionate teacher, travel

different places and being financially stable.
Respondent 4. My goals in life is to become a licensed and successful professional
civil engineer. I can do many things in life but i prefer choosing civil as my goal to
become successful soon.

Respondent 5. My goals in life is to finish my studies, become a successful

entrepreneur and give all my family's needs and wants.

Respondent 6. My goals in life is to provide to my family’s wants and needs. To be

successful in my teaching career, to live a happy and better life with my family and to
have a better life.

Respondent 7. My goals in life is I can able to provide for my loved ones, ensuring a
better future for their children and achieving stability. Strive for personal growth,
education and contributing to their community

Respondent 8. My goals in life is to be a blessing to others with what I have, all my

children will finish school and find a a job and retire still in good health.

Respondent 9. My life goals revolve around three key areas: physical wellness,
professional growth and family harmony. Recognizing the importance of self-care,
I'm committed to prioritizing my health. Career-wise, I envision myself in a leadership
role within the next few years. Ultimately, my greatest aspiration is to share the fruits
of my success with my loving family.

Respondent 10. My goals in life is to become successful in business.

Respondent 11. As a mother, I don't have another goal but to help my children finish
a degree.

Respondent 12. For now, my main goal is to be able to give what's my family's need
specially my children.

Respondent 13. My goals in life is to have a happy and united family.

Respondent 14. In my spiritual life, my goals are: my children and their families will
serve God till end. All my children are in good condition, have job and house. Also,
one of my son will become a pastor, but the will of God will prevail.
Respondent 15. My goal in life is to live in joy, peace and happiness in every day of
my life and also to be successful in life.

Respondent 16.My goals in life is to support my children in their desires, especially in

their education, and to be financially stable and in good health.

Respondent 17. My goal in life is to become a spiritual maturity.

Respondent 18. My goal in life is to please God.

Respondent 19. My goal in life is hoping my son and daughter will finish their study.

Respondent 20. My goal in life is for my children to finish their studies.

Question 3. How can you achieve your goal/s?

Respondent 1. I can achieve my goals by giving my best in everything that I do and

by believing in God’s plan.

Respondent 2. I can achieve my goals by working hard, set goals and get help when
needed.

Respondent 3. To achieve my goals, I should always encourage myself to continue

learning with dedication and hardworks.

Respondent 4. I can achieve my goals by doing something I can learn from what the
professionals do as they become successful in their goals, never forget lessons can
inspire us not just by learning from it, it can change the way we are right now.
Focusing on what’s right and ignoring what’s not good in order for me to achieve my
goal.

Respondent 5. I can achieve my goals by trusting God's plan, and through

hardworking, commitment and being persistent.

Respondent 6. I can achieve my goals through prayers and hardworks.

Respondent 7. Achieving your goals in life is a journey that requires clarity, planning,
determination and adaptability. Take time to reflect on what you truly want to achieve.
Be specific about your goal.

Respondent 8. I can achieve my goals by being fit , usable in God's vineyard and in
my work and of course always reminding and guiding my children to prioritize the
most important things in life so that God will grant their heart's desire.

Respondent 9. I can achieve my goals by keeping on believing myself that I am

capable of doing these coupled with our God's guidance.

Respondent 10. I can achieve my goals by giving my best, set small achievable
challenges to build success.

Respondent 11. I can achieve my goals by supporting and guiding them in every
decision they make.

Respondent 12. To achieve our goals, we need to strive harder and pursue what
goals we are wanting to achieve

Respondent 13. I can achieve my goals through love and care.

Respondent 14. I can achieve my goals through hardships and prayer, to do good,
we achieve and through education and have perseverance.

Respondent 15. I can achieve my goals by doing the right thing and by believing God,
also through hardwork.

Respondent 16. I can achieve my goals through trusting and praying to God together
with hardworks and sacrifices.

Respondent 17. I achieve my goal with the help of the Lord and work hard.

Respondent 18. I can achieve my goal through having deep intimacy with God.

Respondent 19. I can achieve my goals in life through work, work, work.

Respondent 20. To achieve my goals is I will aim high and wordk hard.
Question 4. Who are the people you need to achieve your goal/s with?

Respondent 1.The people I need that make me stronger - my friends, my family, and
most especially God.

Respondent 2. The people I need to achieve my goals is my family, friends and God.

Respondent 3. Aside from myself, the people I need to achieve my goals is my

family, friends, mentors and also as a scholar of Tzu Chi, I can proudly say that the
people in this foundation truly contribute so much towards achieving my goals.

Respondent 4. These are the people who truly i need to achieve my goals - my
family, friends and mostly our professors. Majority of the people won’t believe that
teachers may help us achieve it. But truly anyone is my inspiration, without them I
can’t discover or learn something to the people I trust. Day-by-day individuals can
help other people inspires more the way we are.

Respondent 5. My inspiration why I'm doing my best to achieve my goals today is my

family and friends.

Respondent 6. Who I needed the most in achieving my goals is my parents, siblings,

children and husband.

Respondent 7. Who I needed the most in achieving my goals is my family, friends

and partners for emotional and practical support.

Respondent 8. The people I need to achieve my goals is my family.

Respondent 9. The people I need to achieve my goals is my family, friends, and the
people who has trust in me. This aims to gather your insights on happiness, life
goals, and the people who contribute to achieving them.

Respondent 10. The people I need to achieve my goals is my friends, my family, and
most specially, God.

Respondent 11. The people I need to achieve my goals is my husband and

cooperation with my children.
Respondent 12. As a family person, my core people and Gods grace is all that I
need to become successful in the goal I'm wanting to achieve, because of them I
truly believe that being inspired by them makes all things well.

Respondent 13. The people I need to achieve my goals is my family and real close
friends.

Respondent 14. The people I need to achieve my goals is my three sons.

Respondent 15. The people I need to achieve my goals is, first, my family, my
mentor in the Lord and above all is our God.

Respondent 16. The people I need to achieve my goals is my family, the people who
trust in me, myself and above of all, God.

Respondent 17. The people that push me to my goal is my family and God.

Respondent 18. The people I need to achieve my goal is a spiritual mentor.

Respondent 19. The people I need to achieve my goals is me and praying to God.

Respondent 20. The people I need to achieve is my goals is my husband and kids.
 SUMMARY

The responses to the questions reflect diverse perspectives on happiness, life

goals, and the support needed to achieve them, with significant differences observed
across various groups. These groups include students, professionals, housewives,
and farmers, each offering unique insights based on their life circumstances and
experiences. Despite these differences, certain common themes emerge, such as
the importance of family, faith, and hard work in finding happiness and achieving
personal goals.

For students, happiness is often connected to personal fulfillment, joy, and

satisfaction with one’s journey in life. It is frequently tied to moments of happiness,
whether in everyday life or through achieving milestones. Their goals are centered
on education, career success, and supporting their families, with hard work,
perseverance, and faith as the primary strategies to accomplish these aspirations.
Students recognize family, friends, mentors, and God as key sources of
encouragement and motivation in reaching their goals.

Professionals, on the other hand, view happiness as a complex emotional

state, emphasizing contentment, well-being, and positive life experiences. Their life
goals focus on career advancement, financial stability, and creating a positive impact
on others. Achieving these goals involves adaptability, clear planning, dedication,
and hard work. Additionally, professionals rely on the support of family, friends, and
faith to help them navigate their journey toward success, acknowledging that these
people provide both practical assistance and emotional strength.

For housewives, happiness is intrinsically tied to their relationships,

particularly with family. Their goals are often centered around their children’s
education and ensuring family unity, with spiritual growth playing an important role in
their life’s purpose. They rely on love, care, and perseverance to achieve their goals,
with family members and God being the core sources of support. The guidance of
loved ones and the belief in divine intervention are seen as critical in helping them
achieve their aspirations and find lasting happiness.
 In the case of farmers, happiness is closely linked to the well-being and
contentment of their families, as well as their own sense of peace and satisfaction
with life. Their goals largely involve ensuring their children’s education, securing
financial stability, and maintaining good health. Hard work, sacrifice, and trust in God
are vital to achieving these goals. Like the other groups, farmers place significant
value on the support of family and faith, viewing these as fundamental to achieving
their aspirations and maintaining happiness.

Overall, while the responses from students, professionals, housewives, and

farmers reflect different life stages and experiences, a shared emphasis on family,
faith, and hard work emerges across all groups. Whether seeking personal fulfillment,
career success, or family well-being, individuals from all walks of life recognize the
importance of these core elements in achieving happiness and life goals. Ultimately,
the responses underscore the belief that success and happiness are not only
personal endeavors but are also deeply interconnected with the support of loved
ones and a higher power.
 CONCLUSION

Happiness and life satisfaction are deeply personal and vary depending on
one’s life stage, responsibilities, and values. Across different demographics, people
tend to connect happiness with personal fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and
achieving life goals. While the pathways to happiness may differ, the common thread
remains the sense of contentment and well-being that emerges from personal
achievements, strong support networks, and a sense of purpose. The pursuit of
happiness often involves hard work, sacrifice, and the desire to contribute positively
to one’s community and family.

For students, happiness is often tied to personal fulfillment, joy, and

milestones in life, with their primary goals revolving around education, career
success, and family support. They rely on perseverance and faith, finding motivation
from family, friends, mentors, and God. Professionals, on the other hand, view
happiness as a complex emotional state, emphasizing contentment, well-being, and
career advancement. They focus on financial stability, personal development, and
creating a positive impact, with clear planning and dedication as their primary
strategies. Housewives connect happiness most closely to family, particularly
children’s education and family unity, with spiritual growth playing a significant role.
They rely on love, care, and perseverance to achieve these goals, drawing strength
from family and faith. Farmers, too, view happiness through the lens of family well-
being, education, and financial stability, with hard work and trust in God as central to
their approach to achieving contentment.

Therefore, the best semantic word to describe the answers of the respondents
is "life satisfaction" or "well-being." This term encapsulates the various ways each
group (students, professionals, housewives, and farmers) views happiness, which is
rooted in their life goals, relationships, personal growth, and the support they receive
from family, faith, and other key figures in their lives. These elements collectively
reflect an overall sense of contentment and fulfillment, making "life satisfaction" or
"well-being" the most comprehensive term for describing their answers.
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 Profile of the Respondents

Name: Lara Mae Jaso

Age: 20
Date of Birth: October 18, 2004
Address: Barangay 34-D, Bonifacio St. Davao City
Profession: Nusring Student

Name: Mary Grace Sanchez

Age: 18
Date of Birth: May 29, 2006
Address: Caluasan, Dagohoy, Bohol
Profession: BSEd-Math Student

Name: Mary Mae Alboroto

Age: 20
Date of Birth: December 22, 2003
Address: Guadalupe, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: BSEd-Math Student

Name: Clent Louie B. Datoy

Age: 20
Date of Birth: October 8, 2004
Address: Concepcion, Loay, Bohol
Profession: Civil Engineering Student

Name: Virgie Piador

Age: 20
Date of Birth: August 5, 2004
Address: Nueva Vida Norte, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: BTLEd-HE Student

Name: Aimy P. Calamba

Age: 30
Date of Birth: January 26, 1994
Address: Nueva Vida Sur, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: BSEd-Filipino Teacher

Name: Luisa B. Datoy

Age: 49
Date of Birth: June 21, 1975
Address:Concepcion, Loay, Bohol
Profession: BEED Teacher

Name: Benjamin E. Rasonable

Age: 54
Date of Birth: March 31, 1970
Address:San Miguel, Dagohoy, Bohol
Profession: BEED Teacher
Name: Dino D. Alleluya
Age: 31
Date of Birth: January 29, 1993
Address: Nueva Vida Este, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: BSEd-English Teacher

Name: Julie Ann Meriones

Age: 32
Date of Birth: December 13, 1991
Address: Nueva Vida Sur, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: Nursing Aide/Pharmacy Assistant

Name: Maria Geraldine Sanchez

Age: 40
Date of Birth: September 14, 1984
Address: Caluasan, Dagohoy, Bohol
Profession: Housewife

Name: Cherly T. Incon

Age: 31
Date of Birth: September 17, 1993
Address: Jimili-an, Loboc, Bohol
Profession: Housewife

Name: Maris O. Sabsal

Age: 33
Date of Birth: January 16, 1991
Address: Bagumbaya, Loboc, Bohol
Profession: Housewife

Name: Susan T. Inovero

Age: August 11, 1971
Date of Birth: 53
Address: Camayaan, Loboc, Bohol
Profession: Housewife

Name: Rhea Cubio

Age: 42
Date of Birth: November 5, 1982
Address: Camayaan, Loboc, Bohol
Profession: Housewife

Name: Rey L. Laguitao

Age: 40
Date of Birth: June 12, 1984
Address: Nueva Vida Sur, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: Farmer
Name: Candelario M. Malig-on
Age: 42
Date of Birth: February 1, 1982
Address: Tigabo, Loboc, Bohol
Profession: Farmer

Name: Crisanto Merto

Age: 52
Date of Birth: April 3, 1972
Address: Nueva Vida Sur, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: Farmer

Name: Mamerto S. Baroja

Age: 46
Date of Birth: August 15, 1978
Address: Caluasan, Dagohoy, Bohol
Profession: Farmer

Name: Celso D. Cinches

Age: 55
Date of Birth: March 12, 1969
Address: Nueva Vida Sur, Carmen, Bohol
Profession: Farmer