“My Beliefs, My

Clothes”
(A Phenomenological Diary)

Submitted by:

Juan Dela Cruz

11 - AGRICULTURE

Submitted to:

Aldrin B. Deocares
Research Teacher
 Table of Contents
I. Essay about Phenomenology
II. Variable Diagram
III. Diary Questions
IV. Who may benefit to this Dairy?
V. Important Terminologies
VI. MY DIARY
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
(and so on….)
Day 35
VII. Moral Lessons of My Diary
VIII. General Answers to my Diary Questions
IX. Bibliographical List (APA Format)

What is Phenomenology?
 Phenomenology is a type of qualitative research which focuses on
life experiences. This study deals with real life scenario and explains
why certain events and phenomenon happen in our society. There are
different life experiences which tackle authentic life events.

One of the life experiences that can be illustrated is our

relationship with our family. By showing the reality between the
members of the family, one can explain the importance of the basic
unit if the society. Additionally, being familiar with the concepts of
connection within a family will introduce us the value of love.

Another life experience that can be painted in phenomenology is

people’s behavior. Humans behave in different ways. We are labeled as
good, bad, arrogant, humble, greedy, naughty, generous, etc.
Depending on our actions. Thus, it is interesting to know why people
have different personalities.

Moreover, the culture of one’s place is also included in our daily life
experiences: the food we eat, our religion, ways of fashion, language,
beliefs, and philosophies are just parts of a basic culture. Hence, this is
a large scope of phenomenon of our life. It encompasses almost all
aspects of one’s life.

Therefore, investigating through phenomenology is a tedious but

exciting task. We will discover the realities and the principles behind
them. We would answer our curious questions about life in general.
Because of this, we will discover and explain more why certain events
and situations happen in our life helping us to change for better.

Juan Dela Cruz

February 9, 2019

Variables in this Diary

 Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Beliefs and People’s

Philosophies Fashion
in Life Style

People’s beliefs generally affect their behavior. In the diagram, it is

shown that beliefs and philosophies of man can affect their fashion
style. Fashion style is the way of wearing clothes and accessories.
Hence, one’s perspectives about life can directly affect his way of using
clothes and accessories. For example, a muslim woman may tend to
wear long clothes that cover her body compared to non-muslim woman
because of non-belief to this tradition.

Diary Questions

In the course of writing a diary, the researcher is curious to answer the

following questions:

1. Why do people differ on their fashion style? What are the major reasons
why people have varied tastes on what to wear and what not to wear?
2. Is there any relationship between one’s clothings and his general
principles in life?
3. If given a chance, would people with specific fashion style change their
mode of clothings?
4. Is age an important factor in choosing clothes and accessories?
5. How satisfy are those people who follow their mode of dressing?
6. Can we judge people on how they wear clothes?
7. What would be the effect if you force someone to change his/her fashion
style?
8. Is fashion style really a part of people’s culture? Why? Why not?

Who may benefit to this Dairy?

 The following may be the beneficiaries of this study:

1. Fashion lovers- they will be more motivated to continue their fashion

preferences as they discover the findings of this diary or investigation

2. General audience - for educational purposes, students will learn how to

respect other’s choice of clothing and accessories

3. Researcher/Writers - knowing that equality plays an important role in

choosing clothes, the researchers and other writers may explore more
about this topic in a broader sense.

Important Terminologies

Throughout this diary, unfamiliar words listed below are consistently

used:

1. Fashion style - the mode and choice of clothings and accessories

2. Culture-
the totality of life experience based on several factors revolving
the community or an individual.

3. Belief - one’s perspective about life

4. Philosophy - one’s view about life using primarily his own experiences and
knowledge.

5. Clothings- refer to any kind of fabric or any materials use to cover one’s
body.

6. Accessories- the jewelries, wristwatch, necklaces, and other materials

not belonging to the category of clothes which are attached in the body to
show style.

My Diary
Day 1 - (at least half a page long)

Day 2 -

Day 3 -

(an so on…)

Day 35

Moral Lessons/Things I Learned in My Diary

 After writing and observing for 35 days, I have learned the following:

1. We cannot judge people based on their fashion style.

2. We should not discriminate people just because of their clothing style.
3. People’s fashion style is really a part of one’s culture; whether group or
individual.
4. Our belief and philosophy differ from each other. None is better or worse
than the other.
5. Respect and open mindedness is very important to have a balanced
opinion about fashion style

General Answers to my Diary Questions

 Based on the findings in my diary, I have come up with the following
answers to my diary questions:

1. Why do people differ on their fashion style? What are the major
reasons why people have varied tastes on what to wear and what not to
wear?
Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

2. Is there any relationship between one’s clothings and his general

principles in life?
Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

3. If given a chance, would people with specific fashion style change their
mode of clothings?
Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

4. Is age an important factor in choosing clothes and accessories?

Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

5. How satisfy are those people who follow their mode of dressing?
Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

6. Can we judge people on how they wear clothes?

Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

7. What would be the effect if you force someone to change his/her

fashion style?
Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

8. Is
fashion style really a part of people’s culture? Why? Why not?
Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Bibliographical List
(APA Format)
De Leon, E. (2015, 12 08). Fashion Style and Belief. Retrieved February 4, 2019, from
www.peopleculture.edu.gov.ph

Santos, J. (2014, 11 06). Why do we wear Clothes?. Retrieved February 5, 2019, from
www.fashionopinion.weebly.com

Lim, A., Francisco, J., & Caprio, B. (2016, 8 20). On Accesories and Clothes. Retrieved February 1,
2019, from www.newgenerationfashion.blogger.com

Lopez, J., San Antonio, N., Cruz, L., & Dela Torre, S. (2014, 2 12). Sociology and Modern Trend.
Retrieved February 3, 2019, from www.societyandcultureblogs.com

San Lorenzo, K. (2017, 11 18). Styles to the Max. Retrieved February 6, 2019, from
www.blogger.lorenzokarlo.com

Garcia, J. (2016, 3 24). Filipino Clothes. Retrieved February 7, 2019, from

www.instagram.blog.garciajuanito.com

Hidalgo, G. (2018, 7 10). My Fashion Tastes. Retrieved February 1, 2019, from

www.fhmblogger.fashiontastes.com

Salvador, J. (2015, 2 11). Ang Kasuotan at Kaisipan. Retrieved February 4, 2019, from
www.philippineopinion.kasuotanjournal.com

Batumbakal, E. (2016, 3 14). If Only Discrimination on Fashion. Retrieved February 5, 2019, from
www.lathalain/culture.fashion.com

Gutierrez, F. (2018, 1 15). Paradox on Fashion. Retrieved February 2, 2019, from

www.culturemag/featurearticle/fashion.com

Format of Phenomenological Diary

If computerized:

Paper Size - 8.5 x 13 (Long) or 8.5 x 11 (Short)

Margin - Normal
Font Style - Calibri
Font Size - 12 - 20 (except the cover which has
larger font size)
Orientation - Portrait

If handwritten:

Paper Size - Long or Short

Black or Blue Ballpen Only
Write legibly or neatly
Orientation - Portrait

Note: Whether computerized or handwritten,

the diary must be filed in:

Long Folder using fastener