Instabright International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

The Ethical Imperative of Decent Work Sustainability

Albert Ryan Evangelista — 2025-02-28

This study explores the ethical necessity of sustainable decent work, concentrating on the philosophical foundations of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8). The research critiques traditional economic models that focus on profit maximization, often neglecting worker welfare and environmental sustainability. It investigates the complex nature of decent work and its significance for fostering a fair and sustainable future through a mixed-methods approach that includes survey data analysis and an extensive review of philosophical and interdisciplinary literature. The research utilized a mixed-methods strategy, merging quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. This method facilitated a thorough examination of the research topic, leveraging the advantages of both approaches. Survey questionnaires were employed to collect quantitative data on individuals' perceptions and experiences related to decent work and sustainability. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze this quantitative data. Additionally, open-ended questions in the survey enabled respondents to express their thoughts and experiences in depth. Thematic analysis was applied to the qualitative data, revealing key themes, shared ideas, and varied perspectives on decent work and sustainability. The integration of quantitative and qualitative data provided a richer understanding of the research topic. The findings emphasize that to achieve sustainable decent work, we need a fundamental shift that connects economic growth with social justice and environmental responsibility. This means focusing on fair wages, safe working conditions, and opportunities for both personal and professional growth, while also reducing the environmental impact of economic activities. The study highlights the significance of ethical labor practices, responsible corporate behavior, and policies that support worker rights and environmental protection. It adds to our understanding of SDG 8 by incorporating philosophical viewpoints into the conversation about sustainable, decent work. The research calls for a comprehensive approach that takes into account the ethical, social, and environmental aspects of work, ultimately promoting a future where economic advancement goes hand in hand with social justice and environmental care.

Implementation of the Induction Program for Beginning Teachers (IPBT): Basis for an Action Plan

Stephen Tracy E. Tabamo — 2025-02-28

This study was conducted to evaluate the implementation of the Induction Program for Beginning Teachers or IPBT at Tarlac City Schools Division. It aimed to evaluate the performance of the IPBT implementers: School Heads, mentors, Public Schools District Supervisors or PSDSs, and the Division IPBT Focal Person, in the process of implementing the said program. Further, it investigated the readiness of the division in implementing such program. Also, it looked into the challenges and issues experienced by the inductees while finishing the three-year IPBT program. Lastly, it targeted to craft an action plan that would address the challenges experienced relative to the IPBT. The target respondents of this study were 74 public elementary and secondary teachers who underwent and successfully completed the pilot implementation of the IPBT. Among these 74, there were 66 who answered the survey questionnaire. With this, 89.19 % of the target population was met. Results showed that all IPBT Implementers have outstandingly performed their duties and responsibilities during the pilot implementation of the program. Further, the division has met a high level of readiness in terms om implementing the IPBT. Meanwhile, the three most experienced challenges are the following: overlapping of activities, lack of enough time for mentoring and answering of modules, and internet problem and difficulty in exit assessments. Based on the findings and conclusions, the division should maintain or even improve its excellent way of implementing the IPBT. The division should not stop innovating and improving the implementation of this program despite positive results of evaluation in this study.

“Roses, Bruises, Wholeness” Development and Implementation of a Psychological Healing Program on Depression of Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Bibiana Colasito, OP — 2025-02-28

The study aimed to develop and implement an intervention program for the psychological healing of depression of women victims of intimate partner violence. To lay the groundwork and come up with the data needed to develop an intervention program, the study used the Sequential Explanatory Design. This mixed method suggests gathering and evaluating the quantitative data and qualitative data in two consecutive phases. The data-gathering tools used in the study included the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) to measure the depression level of the participants; a Semi-structured interview and a focus group discussion were conducted to provide the data needed for the qualitative phase. A pretest of the BDI-II was administered to the participants. Results showed that the participants were found to have depression during the time of the administration of the test. The BDI’s results provided the formation of the experimental and the control groups while the individual interview and focus group discussion provided the themes used in the development of the intervention program. These themes were categorized based on Physical Violence, Psychological Violence, Sexual Violence, and Neglect according to the Diagnostic Manual for Mental Disorders 5 (DSM5-TR). The experimental group participated in the eight-session intervention program and the control group did not participate in the sessions. Subsequently, a posttest was administered to the experimental and the control groups. Results showed that the six experimental group participants decreased their depression level significantly, except for one participant who got a four-point increase in her posttest score. There was no significant difference in the pretest and post-test scores of the control group.