Year
2008
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Ma. Teresa Tuason
Second Advisor
Dr. Dominik Guss
Abstract
This qualitative study analyzed the experience of parenting within Filipino Overseas families as perceived by adult children. The impact of overseas workers is invaluable to the Philippine economy. The current study explored the dimensions of having a parent, mother or father, who is an overseas worker, acknowledging that there are clear challenges of parenting children with the barriers of geographical distance. International long distance telephone interviews were conducted with adult children of Filipino overseas workers. Results from consensual qualitative research analysis (C. E. Hill et al., 2005; C. E. Hill, B. J. Thompson, & E. N. Williams, 1997) indicated two significant themes: parental work overseas was for the family benefit and the communal nature of childrearing.
Suggested Citation
Taylor, Amethyst Reyes, "Parenting in Filipino Transnational Families" (2008). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 265.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/265