Top 5 Research Ideas on PWD Rights and Public Disrespect

Discover 5 powerful thesis topics that explore the rights of persons with disabilities and the growing issue of public disrespect toward non-apparent disabilities in the Philippines.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Realyn Manalo

7/3/20252 min read

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

Jjulian Tacbad just wanted to sit down. He was dizzy and tired. So he chose a priority seat on LRT-Line 1. Two passengers saw him. Then they tried to shame him. They told him to stand up. He stayed seated and pointed to other empty seats. He told them he was a person with disability. One of them said that if it’s just a visual problem, he shouldn’t be sitting there.

This is what’s really wrong. Most people still believe disability should look a certain way. If they don’t see a wheelchair, crutches or missing limbs, they think you’re faking it. That belief is dangerous. It leads to public ridicule. It breaks laws. And it puts PWDs in a position where they have to prove their pain. That’s the real problem. We don't respect what we can't see.


Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

  • Psychology

  • Social Work

  • Political Science

  • Public Administration

  • Communication


Senior High School Strands:

  • HUMSS

  • ABM

  • GAS

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.The Impact of Public Awareness on the Treatment of Individuals with Non-Apparent Disabilities

Studies how knowledge or ignorance affects how people treat those with invisible disabilities in public spaces.

Target Respondents

  • Commuters

  • Persons with non-apparent disabilities

2.Perceived Legitimacy of PWD ID Holders Based on Visibility of Disability

Explores the social biases against people with non-visible disabilities using valid PWD IDs.

Target Respondents

  • PWD ID holders

  • Government agency representatives

3.The Role of Social Media in Defending or Discrediting Non-Apparent Disabilities

Analyzes how online reactions to PWD discrimination reveal public attitudes.

Target Respondents

  • Social media users

  • Disability advocates

4.Psychological Effects of Public Ridicule on Persons with Non-Apparent Disabilities

Explores emotional and mental stress caused by being questioned or shamed in public spaces.

Target Respondents

  • Persons with non-apparent disabilities

  • Clinical psychologists

5.Compliance of Public Transportation Systems to RA 9442 and RA 7277

Assesses if transport staff and commuters uphold laws protecting PWDs.

Target Respondents

  • Public transportation personnel

  • Regular train and bus commuters

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