Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 44 no. 9 (2025)

The Stories of KCAST Alumni Education Earners: A Multiple Case Study

Beblie Barbarona | Rhea Joy Semblante

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The qualitative multiple case study aimed to explore the lived experiences of alumni education earners. The study delved into the experiences of three KCAST alumni who earned education units, using purposive sampling to select participants. In-depth interviews were conducted to gather rich, detailed data about the challenges and coping mechanism faced by the KCAST alumni. Through thematic and cross-case analysis, key findings revealed that alumni experienced emotional challenges such as difficulty in personal and academic adjustment, and continuing educational pursuits despite initial hurdles. Despite theses challenges, alumni demonstrated resilience through adaptive coping strategies, including fostering communication with their family, ensuring time management, and seeking external community support. The study also highlighted the positive outcomes of these efforts, such as improved academic performance and emotional well-being of the alumni. These findings underscore the importance of continued support for alumni education earners in navigating their unique circumstances.



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