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Social Sciences and Business

A Narrative Inquiry on the Parent-Child Relationships of Higher-Weight Late Adolescents

Title in Filipino [Pamagat ng Pananaliksik]

Narrative Inquiry sa Ugnayan ng Magulang at Kanilang mga Anak na Higher-Weight na Late Adolescents

Authors

• Hien Anh Miguel G. Dang, De La Salle UniversityFollow
• David Rigel Dela Cruz Panes, De La Salle UniversityFollow
• Belle Beatriex' M. Alemania, De La Salle UniversityFollow

Research Advisor

Belle Beatriex' M. Alemania

Abstract

Late adolescence is a crucial developmental phase marked by significant psychological and emotional changes as individuals transition from childhood to adulthood. However, the specific impact of parental influence on the body image of higher-weight adolescents remains underexplored. This narrative study aimed to examine the parent-child relationship of higher-weight Filipino adolescents, delving more into how parental opinions influence late adolescents' well-being and perception of their bodies. To answer the objective, a qualitative method through semi-structured interview was employed where four participants were chosen by conducting purposive and snowball sampling. Various themes emerged, mainly struggles with body weight acceptance and insecurities, internalizing negative body weight comments from parents, parental impact on body image, and coping mechanisms utilized. The results revealed the importance of parental attitudes and behavior in honing adolescents' perceptions and overall well-being. Positive parent-child interactions defined by warmth, support, and open communication cultivate better psychological well-being, while negative remarks and pressure can cause body dissatisfaction and mental distress. Despite this, adolescents use different coping mechanisms, such as music, humor, and studying, to mitigate the impact of criticisms. These discoveries shed light and offered valuable insights into the complexity of the relationship between parents and children, the significance of open communication, and the implementation of parenting strategies to foster growth and psychological well-being at this vital stage of development.

Abstract in Filipino [Abstrak]

Isang mahalagang yugto ang late adolescence kung saan nakararanas ang isang indibidwal ng pagbabago sa sikolohikal at emosyonal na aspekto mula sa childhood patungong adulthood. Gayunpaman, nananatiling kulang ang pag-unawa sa partikular na impluwensiya ng magulang sa body image ng mga adolescent na may mas mataas na timbang. Layunin ng pag-aaral na itong suriin ang ugnayan ng magulang at kanilang anak na late adolescent na may mataas na timbang, at kung paano naaapektuhan ng pananaw ng magulang ang kanilang well-being at pagtingin sa kanilang katawan. Upang matugunan ang layuning ito, gumamit ang pag-aaral ng kuwalitatibong disenyo sa pamamagitan ng semi-structured na panayam sa piniling apat na kalahok gamit ang purposive at snowball sampling. Mula sa pagsusuri, lumitaw ang mga temang may kinalaman sa hirap sa pagtanggap sa sariling timbang at insecurities, pagsasabuhay ng negatibong komento ng magulang tungkol sa timbang, impluwensiya ng magulang sa body image, at mga coping mechanism na kanilang pinapakita. Batay sa naging resulta, mahalagang bahagi ang asal at pananaw ng magulang sa paghubog ng persepsyon at kabuoang well-being ng mga adolescent. Ang positibong ugnayan tulad ng malasakit, suporta, at komunikasyon ay nakatutulong sa mas maayos na kalagayang sikolohikal, samantalang ang negatibong mga komento at pressure ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkasiya sa sariling katawan at mental na kalituhan. Sa kabila nito, gumagamit ang mga adolescent ng iba’t ibang mga coping mechanism tulad ng musika, humor, at pag-aaral upang maibsan ang epekto ng kritisismo. Ipinapakita ng pag-aaral ang pagiging komplikado ng ugnayan ng magulang at anak, ang kahalagahan ng komunikasyon, at ang pangangailangang magpatupad ng mga estratehiya sa pagpapalaki ng anak upang maisulong ang paglinang ng sikolohikal na kalagayan sa yugtong ito.

Recommended Citation

Dang, H. A. M. G., Panes, D. R. DC., & Alemania, B. B. M. (2024). A narrative inquiry on the parent-child relationships of higher-weight late adolescents. Sinaya, (3)2, 1–27. https://doi.org/10.59588/3027-9283.1146