The Filipino European intercultural families: Impacts of intermarriage on family life
Date of Publication
2011
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in European Studies
Subject Categories
International and Area Studies
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
International Studies
Thesis Adviser
Melvin Jabar
Abstract/Summary
The study investigates the family life of Filipino-European intermarriages. It examines whether the cultural difference between the husband and wife causes conflicts within household matters such as parental roles, decisions within the household and child rearing. It also explores the culture observed by the family in terms of language, family practices and child rearing. The informants of the study were chosen through purposive non-probability sampling and consisted of 5 European husbands, Filipino wives with at least one child, all of whom are residing in the Philippines. All of the informants were interviewed face-to-face. The study revealed that cultural differences between the couples are not the only causes of conflicts. In fact, their disagreements are mostly caused by other factors such as personality and changes due to age. Disagreements between the couples are usually resolved by compromise or mutual decisions. The European husbands are usually the ones adjusting within the household especially within the household especially with their wifes decisions. The husband and wife do not incorporate their spouses culture with their own and the integration of the two cultures is usually manifested through the children. The children of the couple do not experience many difficulties as regards to the cultural differences of their parents. Instead, these allow them to be more open as regards to cultural diversity.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU18906
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 v. (various foliations) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Families--Europe; Filipinos--Europe
Recommended Citation
Ilagan, C., Imbang, N., Obsuna, M., & Ricafort, J. (2011). The Filipino European intercultural families: Impacts of intermarriage on family life. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10555
Embargo Period
12-7-2021
