Single-parenthood and separated parents: Implications on the family life, social experiences and romantic relationships of Filipino adolescents

Date of Publication

2012

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

Avila de Jesus

Defense Panel Member

Maria Tirazona

Abstract/Summary

The study explores the influences of separated parents and single-parenthood on their adolescent child's family life, social experiences and romantic relationship. 10 Filipino adolescents were asked to participate in an in-depth interview with questions that are related with the 3 different relationships. For the group who belonged to a separated family home, 6 themes were formulated life (Role Playing, Emotional Outlet, Problematic, Parental Interaction, Sibling Interaction and Personal Growth). For the social factor, 4 themes were formulated (Feeling, Coping, Belief and Personal Growth). Finally, for the romantic life factor, 3 themes were formed (Belief, Principles, and Romantic Problems). For the group who belonged to a single-parenthood family, there were 5 themes made for the family life, (Role Playing, Emotional Outlet, Parental Interaction, Sibling Interaction and Personal Growth). The social factor also has 4 themes, (Feelings, Coping, Belief and Personal Growth). For the romantic life, 3 themes were formed, (Belief, Principles, and Romantic Problems). The study concludes that there are different implications of single-parent family structure in the perception on the relationships of an adolescent and there is also a difference between adolescents coming from a single parent family and a separated family. The main difference is that adolescents coming from separated parents experience negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors and adolescents coming from single-parenthood families are more positive about their family situation.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

122 leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

Single-parent families--Philippines; Separated parents--Philippines; Children of single parents--Psychology; Children of separated parents--Psychology

Embargo Period

4-16-2021

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