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Conceptualization of the Filipino Family Wellbeing
Conceptualization of the Filipino Family Wellbeing
Chua, C.T., Gabriel, .FS., Bantang, J.R, & Llige, A.S. (2022). Conceptualizing the Filipino family wellbeing. International Journal of Home Economics, 15(2), 103-114.
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Abstract
The definition of family wellbeing should be sensitive to the characteristics of a specific culture or population. Several studies have examined the conceptualization of family wellbeing among Western cultures. Yet, very little studies exist, if any, among Southeast Asian cultures. This qualitative study aimed to develop a conceptualization of Filipino Family Wellbeing. In-depth interviews were conducted among mothers or fathers of 63 Filipino families from low, middle, and high-income groups. The families came from different parts of Metro Manila (the capital city of the Philippines) and nearby rural areas. During the in-depth interviews, the respondents were asked to determine their definitions and descriptions of family wellbeing, identify the experiences that they associated with family wellbeing, and describe the characteristics of families with family wellbeing. The interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. To enhance the credibility of the study findings, interview transcripts were analyzed by at least three members of the research team. 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. Specific indicators for each family wellbeing dimension were also identified based on the interview codes. A comparison of the research outcomes with existing literature showed that the Filipinos’ concept of family wellbeing is similar in various ways with the conceptualizations of other populations. However, some indicators of Filipino family wellbeing were distinct from those found in other countries, such as the strong emphasis on providing the wants of children and leading a virtuous family life. Based on the peculiarities of the Filipinos’ definition of family wellbeing, the study recommends the development of a family wellbeing measure that is suitable for Filipino families.
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Designing the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey
Designing the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey
Chua, C.T., Bantang, J.R., Llige, A.S., & Gabriel, F.S. (2026). Designing the Filipino Family Well-Being Survey. International Journal of Home Economics, 19(1), 2–22.
https://www.ifhe.org/fileadmin/user_upload/e_Journal/Vol_19_1/IJHE-Vol-19-Iss-1-2026-A1-Chua.pdf
Abstract
The objectives of the study were to design a Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey (FFWS) for parents and children and determine its content validity and reliability. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used, mainly a survey Initially, 146 items were constructed, but the number was reduced to 75 items after checking for duplication and relevance. The 75 items underwent content validity assessment by six Filipino family experts and reliability analysis, resulting in a final version with a 50-item scale. The reliability of the FFWS, using Cronbach’s Alpha, resulted in a high overall reliability of α = 0.957 for the parents’ version and α = 0.949 for the children’s version. The final version of the FFWS comprises 50 items across eight dimensions: resource adequacy (12 items), comfortable lifestyle (5 items), financial security and stability (9 items), good family relationships (9 items), good parenting (4 items), good health of family members (2 items), virtuous family life (6 items), and family satisfaction and contentment (3 items). The different dimensions of FFWS have a moderate to high reliability of α = 0.737 to α = 0.929 for the parents’ version and between α = 0.680 to α = 0.919 for the children’s version.
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Translation of the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey
Translation of the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey
Consuelo T. Chua, Joanne R. Bantang, Aurora S. Llige, and
Mary Justine Clarise A. Trinidad
Abstract
The study aimed to create an equivalent Filipino language translation of the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey (Parents’ and Children’s versions), a tool that was developed from the research team’s completed research on the Development of the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey (FFWS-FV). The translation followed a seven-step process including forward translation, review and adjudication, blind backward translation, second review and adjudication, pilot testing of the pre-final scale, review and revision of the pre-final version, and psychometric testing. The translation process was carried out by ten specialists who are experts in the field of family wellbeing and the source and target languages (e.g., English and Filipino). The resulting FFWS-FV was clear and easy to understand, as indicated by the results of the pilot testing. Furthermore, 48 out of the 50 items obtained content validation indexes of at least .83, indicating that the translated items were relevant in measuring Filipino Family Wellbeing. The review and adjudication process were helpful in coming up with the most appropriate translation. The reliability analysis showed high internal consistency with an overall scale reliability of the α = .960 and α = .961, for the Parents’ and Children’s Versions respectively.
Note: Currently under review for publication.
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