Taboan : Panabo Public Market through the lens of the place and the people : an application of the study a correlational research on physical condition and level of user's perceived satisfaction of Panabo Public Market, Sto. Niño, Panabo City, Davao Del Norte

Abstract

The public market is a vital institution in society. Markets are critical to the Filipino community's well-being. It is the commercial hub for Filipinos and has been for years. These public markets have served as a link between larger communities and their agricultural roots and surroundings. However, public marketplaces have become a symbol of poverty in the modern era. Public markets are typically characterized as dirty places with foul-smelling odors. This study aims not only to assess and evaluate the physical condition of the Panabo public market but also to determine the user's perceived satisfaction with the overall environment of the Panabo public market. Also, the study investigates if there is a correlation between the physical condition of the public market and users' perceived satisfaction. Mixed-method research was utilized with a survey questionnaire and a physical condition assessment checklist aided by photo documentation to support the data. The study's findings revealed that users' perceived satisfaction with the overall environment of the Panabo public market demonstrated that they are dissatisfied with the current factors. In addition, the evaluation of the existing physical condition of the public market revealed that the building is quite and barely adequate the physical condition assessment shows that serious problems are observable and present. Lastly, it also revealed a statistically significant relationship between the perceived satisfaction of users and the physical state of the public market.