Family Solidarity and Household Harmony Among Filipino Parents: Basis for a Family-Based Intervention Program
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Community resilience, Family-based intervention, Family solidarity, Filipino parents, Household harmonyAbstract
Families remain central to social stability and well-being in Filipino communities, yet they face growing pressures from economic strain and changing family structures. This study examined the extent of Family Solidarity and Household Harmony among Filipino parents in a barangay in Laguna, Philippines. It established an empirical basis for a family-based intervention program aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). A descriptive–correlational design was employed involving 40 parents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-developed, expert-validated questionnaire measuring six dimensions of Family Solidarity (functional, affectual, associational, consensual, normative, and structural) and key indicators of Household Harmony. Results revealed that parents demonstrated Family Solidarity and maintained Household Harmony to a great extent. Tests of difference (Kruskal–Wallis H and Mann–Whitney U) showed no significant variations across demographic groups. Pearson's correlation indicated a moderate, positive, and significant relationship between Family Solidarity and Household Harmony (r = .435, p = .005), confirming that stronger family bonds are associated with more peaceful, emotionally safe home environments. Despite socioeconomic vulnerabilities, families exhibited resilient relational strengths. The study contributes local, community-based evidence and underscores the value of strength-based, culturally responsive interventions. Findings inform practice by guiding the development of programs that enhance communication, restorative practices, and intentional family routines to sustain harmony and resilience in Filipino households.
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