Undergraduate Research Paper
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Item The nature of communication and relationship between migrant parents and left-behind childrenCabigunda, Gael J.; Corpus, Hazel Jade L. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-05)This study is qualitative in nature which sought to describe the nature of communication between migrant parents and left-behind children and to describe how their communication influenced their relationship and the balance of the family unit despite the physical separation and the distance. The family system’s theory was used as a framework in this study, to better explain the nature of communication and the relationship between migrant parents and left-behind children among transnational families. Twenty-two (22) left-behind children were conveniently sampled to participate in focus group discussions conducted by the researchers. Experiences of left-behind children on migration were captured through the use of an interview guide which included questions pertaining to: (1) the methods used in communication, (2) the problems encountered in communication, (3) the content of the communication and (4) the parent-child relationship. Data was then analysed using thematic analysis. Results showed that the nature of communication and relationship between migrant parents and left-behind children are dependent on: the characteristics of the parent and the child, the methods used in communication, the existing relationship before migration occurred, and the guardian’s role in the triangle relationship. In conclusion, the frequency of communication served as an affirmation of the existing relationship between parent and child. Furthermore, when the parent and child have an open relationship they enjoy a better quality of communication. Communication was also used by parent and child to fulfil their roles and affirm their membership in the family despite physical separation and the distance.Item Children's rights and welfare: Case study on the effects of the 1988 family code to illegitimate children in IloiloBagsit, Liza Flor T.; Huesca, Andrea Fideliz T. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)This research paper looks into how the rights of illegitimate children has been changed with the passage of the 1988 Family Code. Using 6 case studies, this research examines how the Code affected the assertion of these children's rights by themselves or by their parent/guardian. It further looks into the avenues that can restrict or facilitate the exercise of these rights. The 1988 Family Code has effected changes with regard to illegitimate children. It eliminated the classification of illegitimate children and it brought improvement on the law of succession wherein the illegitimate child gets 1/2 of the share of the legitimate child. Despite these gains, the Family Code brought about discrimination against illegitimate children in the sense that they cannot use their fathers' surnames unless acknowledged. Moreover, as illegitimate children, they get an unequal share in the inheritance from their fathers. In the eyes of the law there is still inequality between legitimate and illegitimate children. Illegitimate children are less protected by the law than their counterparts. The 1988 Family Code is an improvement with regard to the promotion of the rights of illegitimate children, but if we are to advocate equal rights between illegitimate and legitimate children, there is still a need to change the provisions of the said law. There are also several factors which serve as obstacles to their assertion of rights. These are: concern with “shame”; time consuming to file cases in court; financial constraints; and, lack of incentive in establishing filiation when the father is penniless.