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Reconstructing Futures: A Phenomenological Exploration of Incarcerated Individuals' Perceptions and Experiences with Vocational Training Programs in New Bilibid Prison

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Juvenal Dalimeg , Vladimir Figueroa , Elizor Villanueva , Jerick Barnatia , Diosdado Reyes
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 36 (1), 57-61, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.360106, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This qualitative study explores the perceptions and experiences of incarcerated individuals who participated in vocational training programs at New Bilibid Prison. The study aims to examine the impact of vocational training programs on the participants' reentry success, recidivism rates, and mental health outcomes. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 participants who completed vocational training programs in various fields such as carpentry, plumbing, and culinary arts. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify common themes and patterns in the participants' responses. The findings suggest that vocational training programs have a positive impact on the participants' reentry success by providing them with skills and knowledge that can enhance their employability and increase their chances of finding meaningful employment upon release. The participants also reported improved mental health outcomes, such as increased self-esteem and reduced stress, as a result of participating in the programs. However, the impact of vocational training programs on recidivism rates was less clear, with some participants reporting a reduced likelihood of reoffending while others did not. The study highlights the potential benefits of vocational training programs for incarcerated individuals and underscores the importance of providing access to these programs as part of a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and reentry. The study also identifies areas for further research, such as exploring the factors that contribute to the varying impact of vocational training programs on recidivism rates.

Keywords incarceration recidivism Vocational Training Program New Bilibid Prison
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5 authors, 1 institution.

This paper Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba — Philippines Our Lady of the Sacred … 5 authors Juvenal Dalimeg — corresponding author JD Juvenal Dalimeg ✉ Vladimir Figueroa VF Vladimir Figueroa Elizor Villanueva EV Elizor Villanueva Jerick Barnatia JB Jerick Barnatia Diosdado Reyes DR Diosdado Reyes

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Juvenal Dalimeg, Vladimir Figueroa, Elizor Villanueva, Jerick Barnatia, Diosdado Reyes, (2025). Reconstructing Futures: A Phenomenological Exploration of Incarcerated Individuals' Perceptions and Experiences with Vocational Training Programs in New Bilibid Prison, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 36(1): 57-61
Bibtex Citation
@article{juvenal_dalimeg2025pemj,
author = {Juvenal Dalimeg and Vladimir Figueroa and Elizor Villanueva and Jerick Barnatia and Diosdado Reyes},
title = {Reconstructing Futures: A Phenomenological Exploration of Incarcerated Individuals' Perceptions and Experiences with Vocational Training Programs in New Bilibid Prison},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {36},
number = {1},
pages = {57-61},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.360106},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/4991}
}
APA Citation
Dalimeg, J., Figueroa, V., Villanueva, E., Barnatia, J., Reyes, D., (2025). Reconstructing Futures: A Phenomenological Exploration of Incarcerated Individuals' Perceptions and Experiences with Vocational Training Programs in New Bilibid Prison. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 36(1), 57-61. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.360106

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