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Social Sciences and Business

Defining the Undefined: Exploring the Concept of Situationship among Filipino Adolescents

Title in Filipino [Pamagat ng Pananaliksik]

Defining the Undefined: Pagsusuri sa Konsepto ng Situationship sa mga Pilipinong Adolescent

Authors

• Cassy Franchezka D. Deniega, De La Salle UniversityFollow
• Trisha Carrie A. Revillo, De La Salle UniversityFollow
• Chrizelle M. Villanueva, De La Salle UniversityFollow

Research Advisor

Chrizelle M. Villanueva

Abstract

Situationship, a term that has gained significant attention through media exposure, has become increasingly common in contemporary dating culture. Despite its growing prevalence, there remains a need for a clear and contextualized meaning of situationship, especially among Filipino adolescents. This study seeks to provide a definitive and nuanced definition of situationship, contextualize this emerging concept in modern dating, and contribute to the existing literature on relationship dynamics. Focus group discussions anchored on a descriptive phenomenological research design were conducted among 15 Filipino adolescents aged 18 to 20 years old and were considered to fall under the late adolescence group. Participants were selected through snowball purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to unpack how the participants defined and perceived situationship, namely, (1) ambiguity and uncertainty, (2) inconsistency, and (3) the possibility of simultaneous multiple situationships. In terms of the temporal dimension, the participants agreed that situationships may last for months but should not exceed one year. Given these findings, the study argues for greater recognition and understanding of situationship, particularly its impact on individual well-being. The researchers also suggest that future projects explore the dynamics of situationships as experienced by different cultures and gender identities. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of situationship and enriches the academic discourse on relationship structures.

Abstract in Filipino [Abstrak]

Isang konsepto ang situationship na umusbong dahil sa impluwensiya ng media at lalong naging laganap sa kontemporaryong dating culture. Sa kabila nito, kailangan pa rin ang malinaw na kahulugan at konteksto ng situationship, lalo na sa mga Pilipinong adolescent. Layunin ng pag-aaral na ito na magbigay ng tiyak na pagpapakahulugan sa situationship, maunawaan ang konsteksto ng konseptong ito sa modernong dating culture, at makapag-ambag sa umiiral na literatura tungkol sa relationship dynamics. Isinagawa ang focus group discussion na nakabatay sa deskriptibong penomenolohikal na disenyo sa labinlimang (15) na Pilipinong adolescent na may edad 18 hanggang 20 na kabilang sa late adolescence. Pinili ang mga kalahok gamit ang snowball purposive sampling. Sa pagsusuri gamit ang thematic analysis, lumitaw ang mga temang ginamit ng mga kalahok sa pagbibigay-kahulugan at pag-unawa sa situationship, na kinabibilangan ng (1) ambiguity and uncertainty, (2) inconsistency, at (3) the possibility of simultaneous multiple situationships. Sa usapin ng temporal dimension, sumang-ayon ang mga kalahok na maaaring tumagal ang situationship nang ilang buwan ngunit hindi dapat lumampas sa isang taon. Batay sa mga resulta, binibigyang-diin ng pag-aaral ang pangangailangan ng higit na pag-unawa sa situationship, lalo na sa epekto nito sa kalagayan ng indibidwal. Iminumungkahi rin ang pagsasagawa ng mga karagdagang pag-aaral na tutuon sa dynamics ng situationships sa iba’t ibang kultura at kasarian. Sa kabuoan, nakatutulong ang pag-aaral na ito sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa konsepto ng situationship at nagpapaunlad ng akademikong diskurso tungkol sa estruktura ng mga relasyon.

Recommended Citation

Deniega, C. F. D., Revillo, T. C. A., & Villanueva, C. M. (2024). Defining the undefined: Exploring the concept of situationship among Filipino adolescents. Sinaya, (3)2, 58–82. https://doi.org/10.59588/3027-9283.1155