Online Journal of Social Sciences Research

ISSN 2277-0844; Volume 5, Pages 89-96; 2016

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Family Dynamics, Emotional Responses, Hope and Handling Strategies among Calamity Victims   *Laura De Guzman, Frances Amara Cristobal and Gimmeli Ann Palomares   University of Perpetual Help System Laguna, Old National Hi-way Sto. Nino, Binan City, Laguna, Philippines.   *Corresponding Author's E-mail: lauradeguzman48(at)gmail.com.   Received 20 May, 2016 Accepted 22 June, 2016

The study used descriptive-correlation method to determine the family dynamics of the respondents along communication pattern and emotional support; identify the emotional responses of the victims of Typhoon Maring along depression and anxiety; evaluate respondents’ level of hope after the calamity; analyze their handling strategies after the calamity and; evaluate whether significant relationship occurred between family dynamics and emotional responses. The study utilized forty (40) respondents who were victims of typhoon. The study used convenience sampling. A self-made questionnaire was administered. The family dynamics of the respondents in terms of communication patterns and emotional support were positive, their emotional responses in terms of depression was negative while their anxiety was positive, their level of hope after the calamity was very high, handling strategies after the calamity was positive, and there was no significant relationship between the respondents family dynamics as to communication pattern and emotional responses in terms of depression and anxiety.   Keywords: Family dynamics, emotional responses, hope, handling strategies, calamity victims.

Recommended Citation De Guzman L, Cristobal FA and Palomares GA (2016). Family Dynamics, Emotional Responses, Hope and Handling Strategies among Calamity Victims. Online J Soc Sci Res, 5: 89-96.

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