Katorpehan: A phase experienced by Filipino adolescent males in the process of courtship
Date of Publication
2007
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
Jennifer Lajom
Homer Yabut
Abstract/Summary
Over the years there has been little research done in the area that covers the difficulties of initiating courtship. This is a descriptive-exploratory study that focuses on the experience of katorpehan of adolescent males. It utilized content analysis of data gathered from four focus group discussions that were participated in by twenty adolescent males aged between 17 and 21 that were sampled through chain-referral. The findings revealed that individuals who are considered torpe are romantic idealists who suffer from poor social performance in courtship and unrequited romantic affection because of inherent or selective shyness, fear of rejection and loss, and limited knowledge of the process of courtship. It was also revealed that katorpehan is a necessary phase wherein one learns the rudiments of courtship.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14373
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
138 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Bashfulness in adolescence; Courtship; Teenage boys
Recommended Citation
Continuado, A., Marcos, N. B., & Renton, R. D. (2007). Katorpehan: A phase experienced by Filipino adolescent males in the process of courtship. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6342
