Purpose of the Study

This structured observation that is done through Event Sampling aims to:
1. Observe systematically the temper tantrum behavior of my younger brother.
2. Study the cause of why the temper tantrum behavior took place.
3. Analyze and assess the behavior of my younger brother to know and find ways on how to reduce its occurence.

Methodology

Research Setting. The event sampling took place in the observer and subject’s residence in Block 5 Lot 10 S&V Townhomes, Bajac, Liloan, Cebu during the 1st ,5th, and 7th of March in the year 2016.

Research Participants. The subject of the study was the observer’s youngest brother (a 6 year old, first grader). The subject was chosen because the observer wanted to know the cause of it’s temper tantrum as a child. While the co observer for the study was the observer’s younger brother (a 15 year old, ninth grader), he was chosen because of his availability and he was the only one fit to do the job during the day of observation.

Instrument. The observer and the co observer only used a pen and paper for tallying the number of times the temper tantrums behavior occur during each observation period.

Procedure. Each observation lasted for an hour since the target behavior which was the temper tantrums of the subject does not happen frequently, the observer tallied the occurence of the behavior through Stroke Recording. Each temper tantrum behavior has a designated category which was based on the literature. During the second day of observation, a co observer was invited to test the inter subjective reliability of the study. The co observer was properly explained the categories of the target behavior in order to correctly record it. The observer observed unobtrusively to avoid the Hawthorne Effect, wherein the subjects knew that they were being observed and they will tend to modify or improve an aspect of their behavior in response.

Introduction
A temper tantrum is an uncontrolled expression of childish anger or an emotional outburst that is usually associated with children on those experiencing any emotional distress. Temper tantrums are one of the most common forms of problematic behavior among young children. It can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. Physical control may be lost along; the person may be unable to remain still; and even if the “goal” of the person is met, he or she may not be calmed. Some kids may have tantrums often, and others have them rarely. Tantrums are normal part of child development. But as the child grows older, it tends to decrease in frequency and intensity. It is said that tantrums are normal, and considered a gauge of a developing strength of character.

Review of Related Literature
To recognize and have a clear idea on what are really the types of tantrums a few were identified. By understanding that each kind of tantrum has a different underlying cause, a help can be given to the children to better manage their bodies to emotional states (Kloppenmum, 2013)
Lindsay Cross (2012) identified six types of tantrums “In All Their Screaming Glory.”
The Exhaustion Tantrum. Probably the most common type of temper tantrum. It usually happen when the child is tired from playing or from school where he or she has fully exhausted his or her body. A kid who exhibits this type of tantrum are more likely to kick, scream and get upset. Exhaustion tantrum aren’t really cured by much, aside from a good nap. Sometimes, the child will even tantrum themselves right to sleep.
The ‘Just Got Told No’ Tantrum. If there’s one word that started most tantrums than any other, it’s probably a “No.” The child being not allowed to do whatever he or she wants causes them to outburst. It might be a time to divert their attention to something else to stop them from wanting whatever it is that they want.
The Crowd-Induced Tantrum. This type of tantrum happens when the child is a bit overwhelmed by the crowd that is surrounding him or her. Subsequently, these are often the most embarrassing and public tantrums.
The ‘Look At Me’ Tantrum. It is otherwise known as the Jealous Tantrum. This happens the child notices that the person they are wanting to give them attention wasn’t paying much to him or her.
The Sickly Tantrum. Sick kids are pity-inducing. And illness can be a very decent reason to be moody and have tantrums.
The Surprise Tantrum. This type happens when the child all of a sudden screams for reasons that can’t be explained.