Focusing on selected Filipino dual-career couples: Cultural programming, perceived advantages, disadvantages and coping strategies

Date of Publication

2001

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology Major in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Subject Categories

Educational Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Laurene Chua Garcia

Defense Panel Chair

Romeo V. Suarez

Defense Panel Member

Carla More
Joffre O. Chua

Abstract/Summary

This research describes Filipino dual-career marriages in terms of their cultural programming and to identify perceived advantages, disadvantages as well as coping strategies of the dual-career lifestyle. Descriptive research design was observed. The study used interview and questionnaire survey research methods in gathering data. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling design. The perceived advantages were related to the family, the career and individual. Dual-career couples share a strong relationship and a level of understanding that let them support each other willingly. Financial stability is also attained. Both partners strive for real family quality time. Intellectual companionship is present in the lifestyle. Dual-career professionals are better-rounded individuals as brought about by their being involved in both a career and a family. The lifestyle begets purpose, contentment, confidence, high self-esteem, independence, self-expression, personality development and intellectual gains.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG03232

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

185 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Dual-career families; Work and family; Life style; Support (Domestic relations); Adjustment (Psychology)

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