Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents

Peer groups are among the most influential aspects of adolescent development. The present study is a qualitative investigation of the behaviors, norms, values, and dynamics in general of the adolescent peer group in the Filipino setting-the barkada. Four focus group discussions composed of adolescen...

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Main Authors: Lajom, Jennifer Ann L., Canoy, Nico, Amarnani, Rajiv K., Parcon, Apryl Mae, Valera, Paula Melizza
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spelling oai:animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph:faculty_research-86262022-12-03T02:58:50Z Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents Lajom, Jennifer Ann L. Canoy, Nico Amarnani, Rajiv K. Parcon, Apryl Mae Valera, Paula Melizza Peer groups are among the most influential aspects of adolescent development. The present study is a qualitative investigation of the behaviors, norms, values, and dynamics in general of the adolescent peer group in the Filipino setting-the barkada. Four focus group discussions composed of adolescent peer group are held. two in the urban setting and two in the rural setting. Findings through thematic content analysis show that adolescents in the barkada show the following norms: revelation of true self to peers. consistency of behavior help and protection among the peer group, and pakikisama (or smooth interpersonal relations). The values found include valuing oneself, valuing others. a sense of resolve, and trust directed both to the other and to the self implications in terms of adolescent identity development. personal and relational self-concept, and dynamics within the barkada are discussed. 2009-01-01T08:00:00Z text https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/7802 Faculty Research Work Animo Repository Teenagers—Philippines Teenagers—Philippines—Conduct of life Values Psychology
institution De La Salle University
building De La Salle University Library
continent Asia
country Philippines
Philippines
content_provider De La Salle University Library
collection DLSU Institutional Repository
topic Teenagers—Philippines
Teenagers—Philippines—Conduct of life
Values
Psychology
spellingShingle Teenagers—Philippines
Teenagers—Philippines—Conduct of life
Values
Psychology
Lajom, Jennifer Ann L.
Canoy, Nico
Amarnani, Rajiv K.
Parcon, Apryl Mae
Valera, Paula Melizza
Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents
description Peer groups are among the most influential aspects of adolescent development. The present study is a qualitative investigation of the behaviors, norms, values, and dynamics in general of the adolescent peer group in the Filipino setting-the barkada. Four focus group discussions composed of adolescent peer group are held. two in the urban setting and two in the rural setting. Findings through thematic content analysis show that adolescents in the barkada show the following norms: revelation of true self to peers. consistency of behavior help and protection among the peer group, and pakikisama (or smooth interpersonal relations). The values found include valuing oneself, valuing others. a sense of resolve, and trust directed both to the other and to the self implications in terms of adolescent identity development. personal and relational self-concept, and dynamics within the barkada are discussed.
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author Lajom, Jennifer Ann L.
Canoy, Nico
Amarnani, Rajiv K.
Parcon, Apryl Mae
Valera, Paula Melizza
author_facet Lajom, Jennifer Ann L.
Canoy, Nico
Amarnani, Rajiv K.
Parcon, Apryl Mae
Valera, Paula Melizza
author_sort Lajom, Jennifer Ann L.
title Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents
title_short Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents
title_full Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents
title_fullStr Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents
title_full_unstemmed Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino adolescents
title_sort barkadahan: a study of peer group norms and values among filipino adolescents
publisher Animo Repository
publishDate 2009
url https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/7802
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