A phenomenological inquiry on the Dibabawon tribe: homelessness in focus

Abstract

This phenomenological study aims to explain and understand the homeless Dibabawon tribe about their experience and challenges of being homeless. Hence to gather more information, views, and insights, we conducted qualitative research and interviewed 14 participants, and 7 for in-depth and 7 for focus group discussion. The data gathered was made possible using interview discussion. As a results of gathering data the homeless Dibaba won tribe are majority experiencing different challenges and hard times from their situation. Homelessness is a risk that predisposes people to a variety of health issues mental and physical problem and complicate treatment. This strongly implies that homeless Dibabawon tribe are indeed need the kind of social support system and appropriate healthcare that would allow them to maintain themselves in the community. Furthermore, Dibabawon tribe are hoping for the government support. They also asserted that behind their situation they all know God's will provide their needs to have faith and hope in our almighty God.