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1 kwi 2013 · Being family-centred, child-centric, having close ties, and a large family size (Medina, 2001; Miralao, 1994) are some basic elements of families in the Philippines.
The Filipino family is the center of the Philippine social structure and includes the nuclear family, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and honorary relations such as godparents, sponsors, and close family friends (Villareal, 2018).
This paper looks at the current situation of the Filipino family and highlights its importance in forming the values of an individual and in preserving society. TRADITIONAL FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES Filipinos feel special when they know that they are a member of a family.
While no one single value is representative of the common family values of the Filipino, the distinct ones that seem shared by most are: family-centeredness, being child-centric, having close ties characterised by reciprocity, and large family size (Medina, 2001; Miralao, 1994).
Filipino family values of close family ties, solidarity, religiosity, respect, and affection for the aged have always been the reasons why the Filipino family is considered exemplary. However, today, modernization has impacted the way people perceive their own families.
Filipino family values of close family ties, solidarity, religiosity, respect, and affection for the aged have always been the reasons why the Filipino family is considered exemplary....
Eight dimensions of Filipino Family Wellbeing emerged from the analysis—Resource Adequacy, Comfortable Lifestyle, Financial Security and Stability, Good Family Relationships, Good Parenting, Good Health, Virtuous Family, and Family Satisfaction and Contentment.
