Patterns of friendship among single and married Filipino adult individuals

Date of Publication

1995

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Abstract/Summary

The main purpose of this study was to determine and compare the patterns of friendships among single and married Filipino adults, taking into consideration the following: civil status (single/married), gender (male/female), and types of gender relationships (same sex/cross-sex). This was an exploratory study which used the non-probability, purposive sampling procedure for selecting its participants. The participants were chosen through chain referrals. And unstructured questionnaire was used as guide for the focus group discussion. Data will be examined using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results showed that Filipino adults had varying levels of friendships due to the following factors: communication, activities, disclosure, advantages and disadvantages, and strengths and strains of the relationships and that the distinct differences among these friendships lie in the willingness of a person to take time out to be with friends and the amount of self-disclosure one shares with them. The researchers concluded that single same-sex friendships were not restricted, cross-sex friendships experienced minimal amounts of restrictions similar to married same-sex friendships. Married cross-sex friendships had the most restrictions, with the females experiencing most of the burdens.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU06828

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

120 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.

Keywords

Friendship; Single people; Married people

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