00000ctm a22000003a 4500 UP-99796217611273626 Buklod 20140519150203.0 a r |||| u| ta 140519s2014 xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPD-00217904895 DCHE rda eng LG 993.5 2014 F34 S82 Suarez, Maria Carina Rose R. author. Stressors and coping strategies of the Filipino sandwich generation Maria Carina Rose R. Suarez and Hasna Romaine L. Tiu ; Excelsa C. Tongson, adviser. Quezon City College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman 2014. xviii, 228 leaves 1 CD ROM (4 3/4 in.) text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis (B.S. Family Life and Child Development)--University of the Philippines Diliman. ABSTRACT The purposes of this study were to identify the stressors faced by the Filipino sandwich generation as well as the strategies they use to control those stressors, which were analyzed through gender variables with consideration to the age of the dependents. Data was gathered through qualitative measures wherein 20 middle-aged members of the sandwich generation were interviewed. The data gathered showed that the common stressor experienced in relation to aging parents is dealing with their behaviors while stressors related to finances, and misbehaviors are the stressors related to children. Stress was also seen to come from other factors inside and outside the home. Meanwhile, coping strategies utilized involve the use technology, religion, social interaction, and engaging in personal time. Stress (Psychology) Philippines. Sandwich generation Philippines. Tongson, Excelsa C. adviser. Tiu, Hasna Romaine L. author. FI UPD DCHE LG 993.5 2014 F34 S82 Thesis