Shoes to fill : mobilizing against the chalenges of being a Filipino stepparent
Added Title
Shoes to fill.;"Dealing with step-relationships."
Date of Publication
2019
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
Maria Madelene Sta. Maria
Abstract/Summary
Entering into an already established household, a stepparent may face challenges distinct to the experiences of a stepfamily. In line with that, the purpose of this study was to identify the different challenges faced by stepparents as well as to determine how stepparents addressed these challenges, with the influence of gender differences in consideration. Four main categories were identified: (1) Challenges in building a step-relationship, (2) Strategies utilized by stepparents to address the challenges, (3) Quality of step parent and stepchild relationship, (4) Facilitating factors in building a step-relationship. For each category, there were overarching themes and corresponding subthemes found. For the first category, the supporting themes ae as follows: Difficulties in accepting a new family condition Difficulties in establishing an initial connection with the stepchild Difficulties in parenting within the stepfamily & nonresidential biological parent's presence i the step-relationship. As for the second category: Stepparent accepting and adjusting the stepfamily situation Setting expectations and rules in raising stepchildren, & Setting role boundaries between biological parent and stepparent. For the third category: The acceptance of the stepparent, stepchild and the family. The boundary of interaction of the step parent and stepchild in the step-relationship, & the absence of conflicts during the formative years of the step-relationship. The last category has a total of five themes: Acceptance of the idea of the stepfamily Non-involvement of nonresidential biological parent Presence of opportunities to build step-relationships, Influences coming from outside the stepfamily, & Influence of personal attributes and character traits.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU17567
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 volume (various foliations) ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Stepfamilies; Stepparents; Stepfathers; Stepmothers; Stepchildren; Stepdaughters; Stepbrothers; Family crises
Recommended Citation
Estepa, C., Galura, M. C., Leuterio, C. C., & Siazon, D. A. (2019). Shoes to fill : mobilizing against the chalenges of being a Filipino stepparent. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8977
Note
Running head: Shoes to fill. At head of abstract: Dealing with step-relationships.