The influence of family and peers on the metrosexuality of Filipino metrosexual men

• Main Authors: De la Paz, Lourdes Beatriz G., Feliciano, Ma. Mercedes C., Jimenez, Benwin C.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2011
• Subjects: Men > Life skills guides; Men > Social life and customs; Grooming for men; Culture > Psychological aspects; Older people > Family relationships; Interpersonal relations in children; Social interaction in children
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8329
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study made used of a descriptive research design that investigated the metrosexuality of Filipino men. The study aimed to have an additional understanding of the influence of family and peers. The sample consisted of twenty (20) self-identified Filipino metrosexual men. Snowball sampling or popularly known as chain referral was the mode of collecting data from respondents. Semi-structured interview was used as the data gathering procedure. Results showed detailed factors under family influences, which are the absence of father, modeling, metrosexuality trait, matriarch, female activities and individuality. Furthermore, peer influences, which are metrosexual traits, female activities and peer pressure. Additional influence was identified particularly media.