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Research Agenda
AY 2023-2024 to AY 2028-2029
The Home Economics Education Department aims to provide leadership in home economics research in the four integrative areas namely (a) household resource management, (b) entrepreneurship and livelihood development, (c) consumer studies and education, and (d) home economics education and training. The research agenda is geared towards empowerment of Filipino families and enhancement of home economics education in the Philippines. It also addresses the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Research Themes
General Home Economics
Promoting the holistic development of day-to-day living of individuals and families
Household Resource Management
Improving quality of life through effective decision-making and efficient management of resources
Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Development
Empowering families through entrepreneurial and livelihood development
Consumer Studies and Education
Promoting wise, responsible, and sustainable consumption
Home Economics Education and Training
Improving teaching and training of home economics in formal and non-formal setting
Ethics in Home Economics Research
Promoting ethical practices in conducting research in home economics
Approved by: Department of Home Economics Education Faculty, 5 December 2023
Research Projects of the Department
Conceptualization of Filipino Family Wellbeing
Proponents: Consuelo T. Chua, Florenda S. Gabriela, Joanne R. Bantang, and Aurora S. Llige
Project period: April 2023 to September 2026
This study aims to develop a conceptualization of Filipino Family Wellbeing based on the perspectives of Filipino family members. It aims to answer the following objectives:
Determine the definitions, descriptions, and characteristics of family wellbeing as perceived by Filipino parents across different income levels and locales.
Identify and define the specific dimensions and indicators that encompass Filipino family wellbeing
Compare the research outcomes with existing international literature to highlight the unique cultural features and indicators of Filipino family wellbeing
Designing the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey
Proponents: Consuelo T. Chua, Florenda S. Gabriela, Joanne R. Bantang, and Aurora S. Llige
This study aims to design a Filipino Family Well-Being Survey (FFWS) for parents and adult children and evaluate its psychometric properties. It aims to answer the following objectives:
Design a self-administered Filipino Family Well-Being Survey (FFWS) for both parents and children based on eight dimensions of family wellbeing.
Determine the content validity of the survey instrument through scoring and qualitative review by Filipino family experts.
Development of a Family Wellbeing Survey
Proponents: Consuelo T. Chua, Florenda S. Gabriela, Joanne R. Bantang,
and Aurora S. Llige
Project period: August 2018 to August 2022
The study generally aimed to create a Family Well-being Survey tailored for Filipino families. The specific objectives were as follows:
Develop a conceptualization of Filipino Family Well-being (FFW) based on the perspective of Filipino family members.
a. Develop dimensions of FFW based on the perspective of family members.
b. Develop indicators for each dimension of FFW.
Develop a Filipino Family Well-being Survey based on the dimensions and indicators of FFW.
Translation of the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey
Proponents: Consuelo T. Chua, Joanne R. Bantang, Aurora S. Llige, and Mary Justine Clarise A. Trinidad
This study aims to provide an equivalent Filipino Language translation of the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey. It aims to answer the following objectives:
1. Translate the English version of the Filipino Family Wellbeing Survey (FFWS) to the Filipino Language
2. Determine the reliability of the instrument
3. Determine the validity of the instrument
Book Chapter on the Dynamic Landscape of Home Economics Curriculum in the Philippines
Proponents: Consuelo T. Chua, Joanne R. Bantang, Aurora S. Llige,
Mary Justine Clarise A. Trinidad, and Ma. Afrecita D. Nieva
Period: January 2024 to present (ongoing)
Objectives of the Chapter:
1. Analyze the factors influencing the changes in the HETE Programs in the Philippines
2. Discuss how changes in nomenclature affect perceptions, relevance, and overall status of HE Teacher Education (HETE) programs in the Philippines
3. Identify strategies to enhance and fortify HETE programs in the country
Mindfulness-based Wellness
Program for CHE Students
Proponent: Florenda S. Gabriela
Project period: March 2019; halted due to passing of the researcher
Practicum Cooperating Teachers' Behavioral Competencies and Challenges in Mentoring Home Economics Pre-service Teachers
Proponent: Mary Justine Clarise A. Trinidad
Project period: November 2021 to July 31, 2024
This study generally aimed to analyze the behavioral competencies, challenges, and coping strategies of home economics cooperating teachers. Specifically, it sought to:
1. Compare the cooperating teachers’ behavioral competencies in mentoring pre-service teachers through face-to-face and online means, in terms of their perceived social role, self-image, traits, and motives;
2. Identify the difficulties they experienced while serving as cooperating teachers both in face-to-face and online mentorship; and
3. Discuss their coping strategies in addressing these challenges.
The Process of Becoming: An Analysis of Teaching and Learning Experiences of Home Economics Student Teachers (Phase 1)
Proponents: Florenda S. Gabriela, Aurora S. Llige and
Mary Justine Clarise A. Trinidad
Project Period: March 2020 to July 2021
This study aimed to examine the teaching practicum experiences of home economics teachers. It focused on detailing both the successes and challenges encountered by student teachers in various facets of their academic life. The study also sought to investigate issues within Home Economics (HE) at the basic education level, drawing insights from the experiences of HE student teachers. Additionally, the research aimed to identify the factors influencing these experiences and propose recommended measures or actions to address identified issues in HE.
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