Motorcycle Accidents Involving Stray Dogs: Lived Experiences of Riders

Motorcycle riders remain among the most vulnerable road users, particularly in environments where stray animals frequently enter public roadways. This study explored the lived experiences of motorcycle riders involved in accidents caused by stray dogs in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. A qualitative phenomenological design was employed to capture in-depth personal accounts of the phenomenon grounded in Moustakas’ transcendental phenomenological framework. Twelve motorcycle riders who had experienced stray dog–related accidents within the past two years were selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews lasting approximately 30–45 minutes and analyzed using Moustakas’ phenomenological method, including bracketing, horizonalization, thematic clustering, and textural-structural synthesis, ensuring adherence to credibility, dependability, and confirmability criteria.

animal control, motorcycle accidents, Ozamiz City, phenomenology

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