The Social Value of Home Executives: A Battle against Housewife Syndrome John Paul P. Aquino, Marie Faye P. Masinsin, Mary Grace C. Palma, and Grace Angel G. Pandaog

Thesis Bachelor of Science in Psychology University of Rizal System Pililla, Rizal

This study primarily aimed to reveal the life experiences of selected home executives and assess the extent of the social value of full-time mothers or home executives who have previous jobs. It was conducted in selected towns in the province of Rizal namely, Tanay, Pililla and Jala-Jala, where the full-time mothers or home executives are reside. The researchers utilized a questionnaire-checklist via google form and video conferencing to gather information. The Instrument is composed of two parts; the first part is on the personal profile of the respondents: age, length of years being a home executive or full-time housewife, and highest educational attainment. The second part was the questionnaire-proper consisting of twenty items equally divided into four aspects: housekeeping, child-raising, education of children, and family-ties. A descriptive mixed method of research was utilized using a purposive sampling method for forty-five target participants. They were chosen based on the following criteria: full-time housewife for two years or more; previously workin;, 20 years old and above, residing in the province of Rizal; willing to participate in the study and trust the researchers. Based on the methods used in assessing the social value of home executives: a battle against housewife syndrome in the selected municipality of Rizal namely Tanay, Pililla and Jalajala the following findings were summarized. Generally, the respondent got a verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree. Home executives or housewives found themselves socially valuable with concerning housekeeping, child-raising, assisting in the children's education and maintaining close family ties. With regard to the computed p-value on the significant difference on the assessment of the group of respondents on the social value of full-time mothers or home executives with respect to their age and number of children, housekeeping, child-raising, education of children and family ties were all are greater than value to 0.05 level of significance, thus, the study failed to reject the null hypothesis, therefore, verbally interpreted as not significant. And also, the computed p-value on the home executives' assessment on the social value of full-time mothers or home executives with respect to their highest educational attainment in housekeeping, child-raising and family ties were greater than to 0.05 from the level of significance, thus, the study failed to reject the null hypothesis. Therefore, verbally interpreted as not significant. However, the computed p-value on the significant difference on the assessment of the group of respondents on the social value of full-time mothers or home executives with respect to their highest educational attainment in the Education of Children was less than or equal to 0.05 from the level of significance. Thus, the study rejected the null hypothesis, therefore, found significance. The results are based on the descriptive discussion. Generally, the respondents revealed that it was their own decision to be a full-time housewife or a home executive to take good care of their children and monitor their growth and development. Generally, the respondents said that they felt happy to be full-time housewives or home executives because they have witnessed all their children's achievements. As is mother, they want to be with their children to protect them from harmful things. They maintain the cleanliness of their home, doing different household chores and preparing for meals. Other say that being a home executive is very exhausting, but it is also fulfilling for many. Generally, the respondents mentioned that they are satisfied with their present condition because they chose to be home executives not only for themselves but also for the people their loved ones. Serving their family is their duty, and seeing them safe makes them feel contented. Generally, the respondents noted that they are still confronted with a financial problems. Lack of money is a big problem because it is not enough for the expenses and basic needs. Based on the findings the following conclusions were drawn: Home executives in the selected municipality of Rizal strongly agree with their social values, highlights those respondents are capable of domestic duties, proud of being a mother to their children, and acknowledge that being a full-time mother is the best thing that ever happened to them. They can witness the growth and development of their children from school even after a long and stressful day. They also have a better relationship with their in-laws and are happy to serve and support their families. There was no significant differences in the extent of social value for home executives.