The role of resilience on the well being of the Filipino poor

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Ron Resurreccion

Defense Panel Member

Anton Palo

Abstract/Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that contribute to the resilience of the Filipino poor who belong to 20-60 years of age. Content analysis was used to qualitatively analyze data from the interviews conducted. The results have shown the three factors which are: (a) Personality Traits and Disposition (b) Family Protective and Recovery Factors and Community Strengths specifically describing fifteen (15) descriptive categories which are: family, friends, religiosity, health, simplicity, leisure, humor, optimism, good relations, helpfulness, togetherness, damayan, resourcefulness, activities, surroundings, and goal-oriented contribute to their resilience. This also indicates that these three factors are seen and treated in equal levels by the urban poor. The fifteen categories which are: humor, optimism, resorucefulness, 'damayan', and being involved in activities. These characteristics enable resilience and develop the well being of the urban poor.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14745

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

229 leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

Resilience (Personality trait)--Philippines; Urban poor--Psychology; Urban poor--Philippines

Embargo Period

4-12-2021

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