Filipino and Chinese adolescents' concept of a happy family

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Alexa Abrenica

Abstract/Summary

The objective of this study is to identify the similarities and differences of Filipino and Chinese adolescent's concept of a happy family. Data was collected by utilizing a previously formulated set of interview questions the forty respondents from both Filipino and Chinese were subcategorized into ten of each per percentage. The results were then classified into themes the data form Chinese and from Filipinos were compared and contrasted, as well as the data from males and females. The data strands were then discussed as either an answer that is similar between the Filipinos and the Chinese, as well as females and males, or dissimilar. Results show that adolescents regardless of gender and percentage value open communication, spending time and doing things together, and demonstrating caring behavior however, there were some differences between answer that suggests that culture and gender play an important role in the formation of their concepts of a happy family.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14743

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Keywords

Filipino--Family relationships; Adolescent psychology--China; Youth development--China; Teenagers--Family relationships--China

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