Abstract / Excerpt:

This study focused on the experiences of individuals who have been arranged in marriage. Specifically, the study aimed to show the different faces of arranged marriage on selected Asians with the underlying discussions such as: factors that led to the arrangement, how each nationality experienced being in such set-up, and how they were able to deal with it. The study was conducted in Davao City, Philippines. The data collection method used in the study was the in-depth interview with selected respondents.Highlights of the study include the socio-demographic profile, which shows the different ethnic affiliation of respondents, such as: an Indian, Muslim, Korean, and indigenous people; majority of the respondents are female; have own unique experiences in arranged marriage; who have either negative or positive responses on how they dealt with their arranged marriages.An important recommendation of the study is the conduct of further studies on arranged marriage to show the common cultural effects and trends, Policies (if any), and norms to include a wider range of locale.

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Social Science and Education
Authors	Quaas, Roel C., Visitacion, Stephen C.
Page Count	81
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	March 1, 2013
Tags	Arranged Marriage, Feasibility Study, Marriage

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