00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-1685675941122085194 Buklod 20240126135225.0 a r |||| u| ta 240126s2023 xx grbm 00| 0 eng d DCHE rda eng DMLUC LG 993.5 2023 F2 Q45 Queja, Mitzi Ann Faye N. author. The relationship of Filipino stepfathers with their stepchildren Mitzi Ann faye N. Queja. Quezon City College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman 2023. xii, 157 leaves illustrations 28 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Child Dvelopment University of the Philippines Diliman 2023. Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-124) Thesis classification: F Because of the crucial role of stepfathers in the lives of their stepchildren, this study aimed to gain an understanding of the stepfathers’ relationship with their stepchildren. Data were collected through interviews with ten Filipino cisgender stepfathers aged at least 21, who were residing with school-aged stepchildren living in the National Capital Region (NCR). Through a thematic analysis, the stepfather-stepchild relationship quality, stepfather involvement, stepfather authority, and stepfather-stepchild conflict, as well as the factors affecting the relationship were discussed. It was revealed that stepfathers act like a parent and a father towards their stepchildren based on the meanings that they created for their role. Stepfathers also willingly engage in different activities and responsibilities related to their stepchildren including providing, caregiving, bonding, disciplining, and supporting in academics. Among the factors that influence the stepfather-stepchild relationship, the encouragement of the mother and the arrival of a younger joint child affirmed the father role of the stepfather. Overall, the relationship of stepfathers with their stepchildren is just like the relationship of other types of fathers with their children and stepfathers take an active role in developing their relationship. The findings of this study will add to the discourse in clarifying the roles of stepfathers and understanding their crucial role and contribution to the lives of their stepchildren. Stepfathers Philippines. Stepchildren Philippines. Father and child Philippines. Parent and child Philippines. Santos, Mary Joshua C. author. Lim, Lester John C. adviser. FI UP UPD DCHE LG 993.5 2023 F2 Q45 Thesis