Crab Mentality Research Articles

Relational Processes and Social Projections in Facebook Selfie-Quotation Juxtaposition: An Exploratory Study

Abstract The juxtaposition between selfie and quotation is an emerging user-generated Facebook content. This exploratory study is the first to show how Facebook users self-represent themselves through Relational Processes, based on the intertextuality between these verbal and visual modes. Relational Processes refer to the process of characterizing, identifying or describing a person or entity. In this study, 132 Facebook quotations were categorized into three types of Relational Processes based on the users’ selfies. The clauses were restated into I-expressions to center the users’ multimodal experiential and egocentric positioning. The findings revealed that Attributive Relational Processes, such as “I am happy,” predominated in the self-quotation juxtaposition. These relational processes are then discussed based on the potential social projections within the Philippine cultural circuit, namely: the Filipino culture of “inggit” (envy); crab mentality; being social climbers; and the neoliberal and neocolonial status of the Philippines as channeled through the Western-driven quotations. Overall, we argue that the juxtaposition of these two semiotic modes can lead to the creation of a new persona of the Facebook users, enhancing their digital self-remodeling and self-representation.

Degree of Influence of Rural Communities in the Emergence and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Samar Island, Philippines

This study endeavored to determine the degree of influence of rural communities in the emergence and growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Samar Island, Philippines. The study is a descriptive survey that utilized structured survey questionnaires and personal interviews with the respondents. The result of the study indicated that the community variables influenced the emergence and growth of SMEs in the rural communities. While the economic factors strongly influenced, the socio-cultural, demographic, bio-physical and politico-legal factors influenced the emergence and growth of SMEs in the rural communities. The common problems that hinder the rural communities from influencing the SMEs toward their emergence and growth were focused on the negative attitudes and values of the people in the community which are attributed to people’s lack of unity and cooperation, laziness, crab mentality, lack of self-discipline, over dependence on others, vices, lack of concern for the development of the community.

Analisis Sistem Tunjangan Kinerja Daerah (TKD) Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Individual Kantor Bupati Langkat

This research discusses the performance allowance system (pay-for-performance), which is a more modern and progressive system and is expected to improve employee performance significantly. The aim is to analyze the Regional Performance Allowance (TKD) system in improving the individual performance of the Langkat Regent's office. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, and the data analysis technique used is through interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that the Regional Performance Allowance (TKD) system in improving the individual performance of the Langkat Regent's office is quite good, this is shown in the performance sheet management system in providing performance allowances which uses the SIMPEG E-Kinerja application, thereby simplifying and speeding up the reporting process. However, there are still weaknesses, namely the existence of organizational behavior that cannot be overcome, for example crab mentality, allowances provided by agencies that are not in accordance with the performance of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) who are late in coming to the office, do not come to the office, employees who leave their duties during working hours without permission, delays in incentive payments at the Langkat Regent's Office. Therefore, some employees feel unfair in the performance allowances they receive, and this causes competition between employees, they become lazy and less motivated to work hard, until in the end they prefer to just work as it is.

The role of crab mentality syndrome and the glass ceiling phenomenon on the career success and happiness at work of female teachers with the mediation of turnover intention

The role of crab mentality syndrome and the glass ceiling phenomenon on the career success and happiness at work of female teachers with the mediation of turnover intention

Career development: A balance of opportunities and choices.

Career development: A balance of opportunities and choices.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my coffee!

Waiter, there’s a fly in my coffee!

Politics And Governance In The Lens Of Women Leaders

This study aimed to explore the experiences of women leaders in politics and government, to identify their reasons for entering the political arena, to ascertain the factors/motivations that drive them to run and continue to be a public servant, and finally, to better understand how women's empowerment helps in shaping women’s lives and how it helped in overcoming the barriers that came along their way as they entered politics. The researchers conducted an in-depth interview to gather the information needed for the study. Moreover, the data gathered from the interview was analyzed using narration and a thematic approach. Thus, the results of the study showed that there are qualities that a lady politician should possess: will, determination and love for service. A lady politician must have respect for constituents and colleagues, sincerity, dedication, and commitment to work, and also be a good follower. Being empowered made these women leaders carry out their duties well. However, they still encountered issues while in politics, like: crab mentality, passing of legislation, blame games, and little knowledge about something. Through the qualities that the female leaders possessed, they managed to overcome these issues.

Measuring “Crabs in a Bucket” phenomenon at schools: A scale development study

The purpose of this research was to develop a “Crabs in a Bucket at Schools Scale” (CBSS) measuring the perceptions of teachers regarding crab mentality in educational organizations. The data of the study was collected in 2019-2020 academic year from high school teachers working at different high schools of Aydın province, located in Aegean Region in Turkey. In order to provide the validity of the measurement tool, content and construct validity analyses were performed. So as to provide content validity, the item pool was subjected to expert view and expert panel. Following this, the data was collected from high school teachers by using the 44-item draft scale and then, the data was subjected to construct validity analysis. For construct validity, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed by using separate datasets (305 participants for EFA and 279 participants for CFA). In an effort to provide the reliability of the scale; Cronbach Alpha, Spearman-Brown and Guttman Split-Half coefficients were calculated. As a result of the analyses, it was concluded that the scale comprised a 27-item and 2 factor (individual factors sub-dimension and organizational factors sub-dimension) structure, and the psychometric properties of CBSS was quite valid and reliable.

Talangkang Pag-Iisip: An Exposé of Its Positivity in the Lens of Students in a Selected University in Baguio City

Crab mentality is one of the common universal traits among many people. It is a behavior wherein a person feels jealous of the success, developments, achievements, and accomplishments of others. Some people who could not cope with their enviousness and jealousy may lead to committing actions that may deal negative impacts on the integrity, credibility, and social status of the person they are envious of, just to name a few. Although this may be universal and popular among many people, the difference lies in how this feeling is regulated and handled or managed by each individual. By seeing it as an admiration that will motivate them to become better individuals, certain people can turn this into something positive. The study aimed to expose the positive aspects and evaluate the source of crab mentality of fifteen (15) selected Special Education students in a selected University in Baguio City, Philippines. This sought to seek positive circumstances of crab mentality manifested by the students at home and in school. This is to change the perception of people that the crab mentality has only negative aspects as it also has good and positive attributes. Furthermore, this study will help professionals understand the positivist approach of crab mentality. This study employed pagtatanong-tanong, a Filipino psychology research method, which is an indigenous way of collecting or gathering data leading to a case study. The study conducted showed that the positive sides of the crab mentality being manifested at home and school leads to various factors.

Living in a Crab Bucket.

Living in a Crab Bucket.

THE “CRABS IN A BUCKET” MENTALITY IN HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

The crab mentality is expressed as a kind of selfish and narrow-minded way of thinking. It is the essence of the method that individuals tell their experiences about a phenomenon or concept. This method was preferred since an experienced event was investigated. Data were collected through detailed interviews with people who had experienced the relevant phenomenon. According to participants, egocentrism, jealousy, and inequity were determined to be the antecedents of this behavior. The existence of thought in organizations can affect the peaceful working environment, teamwork and productivity. It can also significantly increase the stress of the employees at work.

Emerging from the ‘worst’: An ethnography of the modern Filipino commuting culture behind the Metro Manila traffic crisis

Metropolitan Manila has become the world’s ‘worst’ in terms of its traffic scenarios and such crisis left an impact to the commuters which has led to the emergence of the modern Filipino commuting culture. The ethnography utilized covert participant observation in which the researchers immersed themselves in the culture and experience the activities of the commuting culture. They also conducted personal and synchronous interview to the participants involved. The findings of the study are summarized through five emergent themes which represent the roots of the culture’s existence, the commuters’ preferences on public transit modes, the features of Metro Manila commuting experiences, the coping mechanisms and adjustments done by commuters, and the desires and decisions for commuting experiences, respectively. Also, the mentioned culture reflected the Filipino values such as patience, crab mentality, and the misused value of resilience. The findings ended with a concrete recommendation to establish an Internet-based platform for Metro Manila commuters and a summary report intended for public transport stakeholders and public officials.

In Defense of Hiya as a Filipino Virtue

ABSTRACTThe Filipino concept of hiya, often translated as ‘shame’ or ‘embarrassment’, has often received ambivalent or negative interpretations. In this article I make an important distinction between two kinds of hiya: (1) the hiya that is suffered as shame or embarrassment (a passion) and (2) the hiya that is an active and sacrificial self-control of one’s individual wants for the sake of other people (a virtue). I borrow and reappropriate this distinction from Aquinas’ virtue ethics. This distinction not only leads to a more positive appraisal of hiya, it also leads to a new understanding of associated concepts that are often confused with hiya such as amor propio, pakikisama and the infamous ‘crab mentality’. Defending hiya as a virtue is part of an even wider philosophical project, the move from ‘Filipino values’ to a ‘Filipino virtue ethics’, which I already introduced in a previous article in this journal.

Ambivalent moralities of cooperation and corruption: Local explanations for (under)development on a Philippine island

Concepts of development are inevitably loaded with value judgements concerning what constitutes ‘proper’ social and economic organisation. Focusing on the cultural politics of development on Siquijor, an island in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, this paper explores these often tacit ideals. It considers one of the key idioms Siquijodnon use in explaining how development is brought about—cooperation—and some of its locally perceived opposites—‘crab mentality’, politicking and corruption—which contain powerful moral critiques of self and society. On Siquijor, local discourses of development have it that widespread poverty in the Philippines demonstrates a failing of Filipinos to live up to supposedly universal norms of ethical socio‐economic conduct. However, I argue that attention to local norms of moral economy reveal the ambivalence underlying these notions of development, particularly in relation to the roles of individualism and reciprocity in socio‐economic organisation.

“The CRAB - Bucket Effect and Its Impact on Job Stress” – An Exploratory Study With Reference To Autonomous Colleges

Abstract--The World today is expanding and really competitive. For any person who is a victim of crab mentality (Crab-Bucket Effect”), it’s a terrible stressor. Until now, whatever he/ she has been reputed for or worked hard for, are all in great jeopardy. The reason to popularize this social epidemic is to refer those people’s action of pulling others down, denigrating them rather than letting them get ahead or pursue their dreams. The study highlights on the distressed teachers in Autonomous colleges in Mangalore. In general, an accusation of having this type of mentality is a poor reflection of on someone’s personality. It creates neighborhood rivalry, chastising the people for not cooperating and leading to envy and competitive conspiracies at workplace. While the reason for crab mentality is thought to be jealousy, and a paucity of resources leading to perpetual competition, it also appears to be a behavioral trait indulged in despite people knowing it to be disadvantageous to them.

Research on Crab Bucket’s Drift Angle Detector

Depending on instruments and operator’s experiences, the operation of steel cable grab dredger is influenced by construction environment, weather conditions, monitoring accuracy and human factors. Misjudgment may be made, which will cause safety problems. To achieve data safety monitoring, this paper converted the traditional artificial judgment on potential safety risks caused by crab bucket’s drift into a computational process.

Our Willful Naivete Shall Set Us Free: An Ongoing Conversation with Miguel Syjuco

First eleven thousand words of an ongoing Canada-Cubao correspondence. Two young writers talk about writing: albeit both are provisionally despondent, incredibly, no one waxes nostalgic. Topics discussed: writing about home from a distance of an ocean and a continent, toughing it out journeyman-style, bayanihan vs. crab mentality, literature vs. everything else, the Great Pinoy Novel, and other pretentious, quite possibly neocolonial things.