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Becoming a bayani: Exploring Filipino college students’ social constructs of modern-day heroism

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  • Eric Delos Santos Ebro

    (Ramon Magsaysay State University, San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines)

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The objective of this qualitative study was to investigate perspectives on modern-day heroism using narrative inquiry as a research design. The study focused on sophomore college students enrolled in GEC courses, who were selected using purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Data was collected through open-ended surveys and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The study’s thematic analysis identified the qualities of a modern-day hero as being inclined towards goodness, sacrificial, helpful, compassionate, and influential in empowering others. Notable models of modern-day heroes encompass parents, friends, teachers, overseas Filipino workers, and the frontline. The study’s insights could potentially inform the development of educational materials for civics, values education, and ethics.

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  • Eric Delos Santos Ebro, 2026. "Becoming a bayani: Exploring Filipino college students’ social constructs of modern-day heroism," HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL SCIENCES, HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY, vol. 16(1), pages 75-87.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjw:socien:v:16:y:2026:i:1:p:75-87
    DOI: 10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.16.1.3791.2026
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