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| Personal Name | Betic-Belas, Ma. Lourdes A. |
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| Resource Title | Family quality of life of young cohabiters in a Barangay in Zumarraga, Samar |
| Date Issued | 06 July 2020 |
| Abstract | The study examined the family life of origin, family life formation, and family quality of life of 41 randomly selected young cohabiting couples in a barangay in Zumarraga, Samar. Self- administered survey forms were distributed to 41 couples or 82 young cohabiters, while in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 young cohabiting couples. The data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the experiences that largely contributed to the couples’ decision to engage in early cohabitation included (1) financial constraints; (2) parental strictness; (3) parental decisions; (4) parental abuse; (5) evasion from sibling care duties; and (6) early pregnancy. The couples generally live on their own as a family and they center on meeting basic needs. The challenges encountered in the family life formation are financial issues, decision-making dilemmas, and social relationship problems. Overall, the couples’ family quality of life (FQOL) rating is moderate. To help assist cohabiting couples and their families, recommendations include the provision of family life education programs as well as an integrated education curriculum. |
| Degree Course | Master of Home Economics |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Young cohabitation; Life context; Living arrangement; Family quality of life; Quality of life; Cohabitation; Unmarried couple; Cohabitation—Agreements |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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