Case study on a social and emotional experiences of Filipino Youths in Laguna to Parental Separation

Date

6-2023

Academic Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand

Adviser

Judith M. Bernardo

Principal

Mabel S. Buela

Abstract

The rate of separation has steadily increased globally, and the Philippines is not an exception to that trend. Thus, the objective of this study is to examine the lived emotional and social experiences of Filipino youths residing in Laguna following parental separation. The participants of this study were mostly gathered through snowball sampling. Eight one-on-one interviews were conducted through the online platform Zoom. The multiple case study approach revealed similarities, differences, and overarching themes present in the participants’ accounts of events. Through a thematic analysis of data, several underlying themes were identified: (1) Knowledge and Learning of Parental Separation, (2) Emotional Responses and Struggles Following Parental Separation, (3) Social Relationships, (4) Coping Mechanisms, and (5) Impact of Parental Separation. Furthermore, 7 out of the 8 participants of the study have reported negative emotions due to the separation, whereas 5 out 8 participants have directly shared their coping mechanisms. However, the responses were significantly ambivalent. Separation, it would seem, was not completely negative for all participants, which makes it difficult to generalize the experience as definitely positive or negative. Additionally, plenty of the experiences and behaviors gathered in this study can be seen as contradictory to the findings that other researchers of the topic conventionally agree upon. This study offers a specific perspective on parental separation under the lens of Filipino youth. Ultimately, the study presents the primary impacts of parental separation on Filipino youth and suggests how negative effects can be mitigated and how positive effects can be created.

Language

English

LC Subject

Capstone

Location

University of the Philippines Rural High School

Document Type

Capstone

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