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transformation of the society; from traditional, rural & agrarian tosecular, urban & industrial [Kumar.2008]

the features that characterize modernization is directly related to the changes brought about by the shift to an industrialized type of society

continuous and open-ended [Ismail. 2007]

refers to the major social changes that occur during the economic development of a society [pre-industrial type]; measured by:

Urbanizationmovement of people from the provinces [rural] to the cities [urban]migration Industrializationshift of workplace, from home to the factory

There is also the appearance of large scale formal organizationsBureaucracy

very important role in a society

helps the formation of the public opinionvery influential commercials; news reports ; new styles & trends

connection between the individual & the world at largedissemination of information promotes awareness

the society also changes with technological advancementThere is a change in the values and behavior

The Filipino society contains features of both traditional & modern type of socio-cultural system; and the family is in transition too. [Maglonzo. 2008]

Implications to Family Health

Global Migration [Urbanization] Major change; has the most direct impact on the familyEffect brain drainless people willing to work in the Philippines more job opportunities for migrant workers [OFWs] abroade.g. caretakers [mostly women] more Filipinos go abroad to support their families there is also occurrence of abuse of OFWs abroadhuman rights violated corresponding changes in the situation at home children are passed onto the relatives if the wife is the OFWhusbands not the breadwinner anymore family separationFilipinos make a choice: to raise kids in poverty give them a bright future by leaving them & working abroad family remains close knitstill centered on the family good relations with extended familyrelatives

Barristela & Conaco [1998, 1999] study on the effect of parental absence on young children ages 10-12 years old in Manila, Bulacan and Quezon. result of the studychildren of migrant mothers have lower grades; poorer social adjustment VS. those with non-migrant mothers

Separated by Opportunity: The Impact of Overseas Migration on the Filipino Familyby Maria Fe Nicodemus

Among children of migrant workers, incidents of drug abuse, delinquency, early pregnancies or marriage and child abuse are increasing. Children also manifest strong materialistic values as they become overly dependent on money and gifts from overseas. Sometimes, they become extravagant, especially when the opportunities are good.

Economic Pressures on the Familyhttp://www.livinginthephilippines.com

Married workers comprise 73 % of the total overseas workers. They leave their families behind and the remaining parent is left to bring up the family resulting in temporary single parentage. The emotional strain, loneliness, and anxiety have become major problems for both the husband and the wife. The migrant husbands great worry is jealousy caused by rumor and gossip from coworkers and relatives at home; the wife has interference and meddling from her in-laws in addition to the problem of rearing and disciplining the children. The resultant increase in income (dollar remittances) has led to value disorientation. The household standard of living rises appreciably and there is a tendency to extravagance and the purchase of consumer goods rather than investments which earn income.

Industrialization advancement in technologyEffect lack of exercisemore prone to sedentary lifestyles degenerative diseases awareness, disease preventionimmunitydevt of new drugs & treatments harmful effects of the Internet, computer gamesthere is information overload; exposed to addiction, violence & aggression easier & faster communication; brings people closercomputers & cellphones replacement of human resources by machinesunemployment less workmachines make our job easier

COUNTRY REPORTLuwalhati PabloUndersecretary, DSWDFor some families, industrialization has meant the sale or conversion of their ancestral homes and lands to business and industry. For others, the diaspora of Filipino workers has meant that members of their immediate families are no longer available to care for the older generation. While progress has made it possible for our generation and that of our parents to live longer, more comfortable lives, it has also made some adjustments necessary--including coping with the loss of what is familiar.

Mass MediaEffect diminished respect for peoples privacy dissemination of information scandals & embarassment freedom of the press exposure to violence & vices; children are traumatized by what they see on TV or they try to imitate what they see liberating effect entertainment the cost of livingelectricity & cable way to pass the timefamily bonding, weekend movies

Family Influences on the Lifestyle of the Filipino YouthGrace T. Cruz, Elma P. Laguna, Corazon M. Raymundo

Those who admitted regular exposure to x-rated films are more than twice as likely to have ever smoked compared to those who did not get such an exposure. Regular exposure to newspapers and videos are also associated with greater propensity towards commercial sex and PMS, which proves the possible liberating effect of the mass media.

A Moral Recovery Program: Building a PeopleBuilding a NationPatricia Licuanan

Mass media reinforces our colonial mentality. Advertisements using Caucasian models and emphasizing a product's similarity with imported brands are part of our daily lives. The tendency of media to produce escapist movies, soap operas, comics, etc., feed the Filipino's passivity. Rather than confront our poverty and oppression, we fantasize instead. The propensity to use flashy sets, designer clothes, superstars, and other bongga features reinforce porma.

rural to urbanmigration of people

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