SURVIVAL STRATEGIES OF NON-WORKING INDIVIDUALS IN DAVAO REGION

This study aimed to identify the determinants of survival strategies of non-working individualas well as the development of a framework utilizing an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) technique. The study was conducted in Davao Region with 110non-working individuals from different areas in the region as sample respondents. A questionnaire was the research instrument in the gathering of data and was presented to an examiner for content validity.Rotated component matrix discarded 17 items out of 30 and categorized the 13 remaining items into five dimensions. The determinants of survival strategies of non-working individuals revealed fivedifferent factors which include strengthen interpersonal attachment, availment of outreach programs, involvement on community celebration, supplication from public and adaptive to harsh or unpleasant environment.A framework of survival strategy was developed.