02122    a2200205   450000500170000008200260001710000300004324502260007326400550029930000470035450400410040152012650044252600070170765000490171465000430176370000280180670000270183470000300186170000250189120260715145947.0  aTH 378. 242 L784 20261 aRamirez, Patricia Mae G.   aLived Experiences of live-in migrant domestic workers during their first contract of employment abroad / cPatricia Mae G. Ramirez, Erica Joy N. Pelingon, Graceielle S. Nermal, Klaye Vent V. Villaflor, Julie Ann P. Morte  1aSibalom, Antique : bUniversity of Antique, c2026  aix, 136 pages : billustrations ;  c28 cm  aIncludes bibliographical references   aAbstract
	This study explored the lived experiences of live-in migrant domestic workers during their first contract of employment with their first employers in Asian countries. Using a phenomenological research design, qualitative data were collected from six participants through one-on-one online interviews to explore their lived experiences and the meanings they ascribed to their experiences abroad. The participants, who came from different municipalities across Antique, Philippines, were recruited online. Thematic analysis identified five major themes: (1) motivations and aspirations for working abroad; (2) emotional distress and psychological vulnerability; (3) confronting the realities of migration; (4) coping mechanisms; and (5) developing inner strength. Findings indicated that participants faced homesickness, interpersonal conflicts, and challenging working conditions but relied on resilience, faith, social support, and personal determination to navigate these difficulties. Their experiences contributed to personal growth, enhanced adaptability, and a sense of preparedness for future challenges.

Keywords: lived experiences, live-in migrant domestic worker, first contract of employment, problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping  aTH  aHigher education vTheses and dissertations   aWomen household employeeszPhilippines1 aPelingon, Erica Joy N. 1 aNermal, Graceielle S. 1 aVillaflor, Klaye Vent V. 1 aMorte, Julie Ann P.