Towards a model of resilience for transnational families of Filipina domestic workers | |
Garabiles,Melissa R.1; Ofreneo,Mira Alexis P.1; Hall,Brian J.2,3 | |
2017-08-01 | |
Source Publication | PLoS ONE
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ISSN | 19326203 |
Volume | 12Issue:8 |
Abstract | Many Filipinos experience poverty and poor employment opportunities. In order to alleviate poverty and provide sufficient resources for their families, numerous mothers leave the Philippines to become domestic workers. The present study aimed to build a model of family resilience for transnational families. A total of 33 participants consisting of Filipino transnational families, domestic workers, and key informants participated in a series of focus group discussions and interviews. A new model of resilience among transnational families of Filipina domestic helpers was created using a constructivist grounded theory approach. The model highlighted how temporal and spatial elements are embedded in collective migration experiences. Family narratives begin with the sacrifice of separation, where mothers leave their families for a chance to solve economic problems. To successfully adapt to their separation, the families undergo five relational processes. First, families communicate across space using technology to bridge relational distance. Second, families restructure across space through role sharing and the validation of each other’s efforts in their family roles. Third, families rebuild ties through temporary family reunification that bridge physical and relational distance. Fourth, families have the collective goal of permanent family reunification by ending migration to become complete again. Fifth, they strive to commit to their families by prioritizing them instead of succumbing to difficulties. Family resilience for transnational migrants is a collectivistic process, negotiated by each family member. |
DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0183703 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SSCI |
Language | 英语 |
WOS Research Area | Science ; Technology - Other Topics |
WOS Subject | Multidisciplinary Sciences |
WOS ID | WOS:000408365000104 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Corresponding Author | Hall,Brian J. |
Affiliation | 1.Department of Psychology,Ateneo de Manila University,,Quezon City,Philippines 2.Global and Community Mental Health Research Group,Department of Psychology,Faculty of Social Sciences,University of Macau,Taipa,,Macau (SAR),Macao 3.Department of Health,Behavior and Society,Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health,,Baltimore,United States |
Corresponding Author Affilication | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Garabiles,Melissa R.,Ofreneo,Mira Alexis P.,Hall,Brian J.. Towards a model of resilience for transnational families of Filipina domestic workers[J]. PLoS ONE,2017,12(8). |
APA | Garabiles,Melissa R.,Ofreneo,Mira Alexis P.,&Hall,Brian J..(2017).Towards a model of resilience for transnational families of Filipina domestic workers.PLoS ONE,12(8). |
MLA | Garabiles,Melissa R.,et al."Towards a model of resilience for transnational families of Filipina domestic workers".PLoS ONE 12.8(2017). |
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