Stranded at Home: Lived Experiences of Ilonggo Seafarers

Mary Jane P. Garcia
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Mary Jane P. Garcia: Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science, West Visayas State University, Iloilo City

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 5, 1814-1829

Abstract: This qualitative phenomenological study delves into the distinctive experiences of Ilonggo seafarers who unexpectedly found themselves stranded at home due to the disruptive COVID-19 pandemic. Before the global outbreak, these individuals led transient lives as migrant explorers, traversing the world’s oceans as seafarers. However, their lives took an abrupt turn when they were grounded due to various pandemic-related factors and containment measures. The research commences by providing an insightful exploration of their pre-pandemic lives, vividly portraying the dynamics of the seafaring industry they were an integral part of. It then sharply contrasts these experiences with the arduous challenges they faced while confined to their homes during the pandemic’s onset. Employing in-depth interviews and rigorous thematic analysis, this study unveils the multifaceted struggles, stresses, and emotional challenges that these seafarers grappled with during their unanticipated hiatus. It also sheds light on the diverse coping mechanisms they resorted to, including venturing into business, seeking online employment, embracing newfound recreational activities, strengthening familial bonds, and actively engaging in community outreach initiatives.

Date: 2024
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