Dajao, Verencio Japhet V. and Escape, Brent Arvin D. (2014) Fathers too soon: attitudes and behavior towards family formation among Filipino adolescents. Undergraduate thesis, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

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ABSTRACT In response to the ever-changing world, having an understanding of the new generation may seem to be of importance. As teenage pregnancies appear to have increased, several studies decided to focus on the maternal experience of adolescent mothers involved in the pre-marital pregnancy situation. However, it is of note to think of male individuals who were also undeniably involved in early parenthood; this is why the researchers decided to conduct a study in accordance to the need of identifying their ideations and actions, regarding family formation. The variable of family formation was divided into three, namely: sexuality, manhood, and marriage. Moreover, the three sub-areas were equally seen through the Filipino Fathers-Too-Soon's attitudes and behaviors, which, as conceptualized by the researchers, would result to varying themes thus representing early family formation in the experience of male-Filipino adolescents. As for the research participants, Filipino male-adolescents whose age ranges from 15 to 24 years old, having an offspring or expecting one, and resides in the province of Cavite, Philippines; are the individuals who were chosen to participate in the data gathering of the study. Moreover, an attitude-rater scale and interview guide questions were the tools used by the researchers to acquire the information required for the study. The researchers of the study primarily desired to present a glimpse of what attitudes and behaviors young-male Filipino individual posses, who are facing the challenge of early family formation, express; which may be of fundamental value to their subsequent parenthood. With regard to the results of the study, the following conclusions were derived. For the family-formation attitudes of the participants in its three sub-areas, it was seen that there were varying views on sex among the fathers-too-soon; sex was considered by the fathers-too-soon to be a medium of romantic expression and of strengthening relationships; abortion, although perceived, was not deemed as a viable way in escaping the pre-marital pregnancy situation; financial support was considered as the main manifestation of their paternal responsibility followed by both emotional and spiritual support; participants considered marriage as essential in forming a family, but it was not their initial priority; and that varying views on divorce were present among the fatherstoo- soon. For their family-formation behaviors in its three sub-areas, the fathers-too-soon engaged in repeated sexual acts which eventually led to the pre-marital pregnancy situation; environmental factors, specifically their peers and the media, primarily contributed in reinforcing sexual ideation and influence to engage in further sexual acts; remorse existed after committing the sexual act among the fathers-too-soon, in response to its possible pre-marital consequences; an increase on familial responsibility among the fathers-too-soon manifested together with the subsequent feeling of optimism in response to their early fatherhood; and their quest for career stability temporarily shunned most of the fathers-too-soon from pursuing marital vows, due to the immediate needs of their newly-formed families. In addition, the results also suggested that the family-formation attitudes and behaviors of the Fathers-Too-Soon also complement, as seen in the following. Their view on sex as an optional medium of expressing love and of strengthening relationships may relate to their repeated engagement in sexual acts. Their evaluation on manhood as vital to family formation and provision, and the existence of responsible parenting ideas towards their own children; do complement with their increased familial responsibility caused by the pre-marital pregnancy situation. Finally, their view on marriage as essential in forming a family may also relate to their pursuit of a stable career before marriage. The following recommendations were also emphasized. Since most of the fatherstoo- soon acquired their initial sexual ideations from the environment, competent educators may be of help regarding sex education, specifically in highlighting proper observance of its practicality to their class; especially if such a curriculum involving the said subject is in effect. As for parents having young male-individuals in their household, it was noted that one fathers-too-soon participant uttered parental influence on sexuality. More so, ideas on divorce differed among the participants. Thus, additional guidance may be required toward Filipino adolescents in relation to the aforementioned areas of sexuality and marriage, in accordance to a more proper family formation. For Psychologists, moreover, a fathers-too-soon participant unexpectedly suggested consultation on a counselling program in relation to divorce, for those having ideations in committing such an act. This insight may allow mental-health practitioners to pursue the improvement of like-minded endeavours. And lastly, to future-researchers, in relation to the undeniable lack of participants due to mortality, for a successful replication of this research, a more extensive network of fathers-too-soon individuals, is expected, or even highly encouraged by the researchers of the study.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Additional Information:	PSY 1169 2014
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Depositing User:	Users 4 not found.
Date Deposited:	13 Nov 2015 05:13
Last Modified:	06 Dec 2024 00:39
URI:	https://thesis.dlsud.edu.ph/id/eprint/123

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