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    Factors associated with relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution among lesbian couples in Iloilo City
    Bengan, Tricia Kay B.; Isleta, Ashley Monique L. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2018-05)
    The study was conducted to explore the nature of relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution among Filipino lesbian couples in Iloilo City. Twelve (12) lesbians served as respondents for the study. All the respondents must have been self-identified lesbians and have been in previous relationships with the same sex. The study is descriptive in nature, utilizing an interview guide as instrument. Results in the study revealed that lesbians mostly meet in online sites, do not have courting process, have the same values, beliefs, and personality with their partners, and communicate through personal meetings. Majority pointed out cheating or presence of a third party as the reason for their break-up.
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    What makes you stay: A test of the investment model on relationaship persistence
    Batisla-ong, Zyra Lee A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2017-06)
    This study focused on the perception of relationship persistence of women through satisfaction, quality of alternatives, investment size, and commitment in light of infidelity. Survey and interview sessions were conducted among 85 women, aged 24-50 years old, from Iloilo City and Jordan, Guimaras. The results show that satisfaction, quality of alternatives, and commitment level positively affects the decision of women in persisting through with their relationships while investment size did not have any influence in women's perception of relationship persistence. Qualitative data was also used to support the results of the data analysis