Ang inaasahang anak: Exploring the experience of family obligation by Filipino young adults from poor families
Date of Publication
2017
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Counseling
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Washington C. Garcia
Defense Panel Chair
Aime T. Guarino
Defense Panel Member
Jose Alberto S. Reyes
Ma. Christina Saldivar
Voltaire M. Mistades
Abstract/Summary
This study explored the family obligation experience of eight Filipino young adults who identified themselves as the inaasahang anak (IA) of their families. Using a case study research design, data was collected through one-on-one semi-structured interviews. The data was then subjected to thematic analysis. This study explored what being the inaasahang anak means for the participants, their specific role and responsibilities in their families, how they became the IA, and the challenges and benefits of being the IA. Four young adults who did not identify themselves as the inaasahang anak were also interviewed. The findings suggest that the IA is someone who has financial capability to support the family, functions as the eldest child, and is willing to be the inaasahang anak. The goal of the inaasahang anak is to improve the economic condition of the family and take them out of poverty. For the young adults in this study, becoming the inaasahang anak depends on a number of factors such as socialization, environmental influences, and specific life experiences that amplify the need for someone to extend support to the family, especially to the parents. In the same way, certain factors such as marriage and having their own family can revoke ones status as the inaasahang anak. Ultimately however, being the inaasahang anak is a choice. Those who become the inaasahang anak experience several challenges in this role such as having feelings of inadequacy, being pressured to succeed, needing to prioritize their family over personal interests, perceived unfair demands or expectations, and their limited economic means. Despite these, being the inaasahang anak has some benefits, primarily being recognized for being responsible children by their parents and other people. Being the inaasahang anak becomes a source of pride for these young adults.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG007708
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Poor families--Philippines; Poor children--Philippines; Cost and standard of living--Philippines; Heads of households--Philippines
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Recommended Citation
Riñoza, M. M. (2017). Ang inaasahang anak: Exploring the experience of family obligation by Filipino young adults from poor families. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5624