Perceptions on Facebook as it Affects Parent-Child Relationships Among "Marian" Families in Brgy. Roxas District

Abstract

The study aimed to provide a view to our readers, most especially "Marian" families who have Facebook accounts about the perceived effects of online communication on parent and child relationships and how it can highly influence their offline relationships as well. This study was limited only to either one or more of the family members that were currently enrolled at SMCQC or are alumnus to this school, both parents and children have Facebook accounts and are living within the vicinity of Barangay Roxas, Quezon City. A qualitative research approach utilising a survey questionnaire was used as the method of the study. Results proved that most of the participants have their immediate families as friends on Facebook as opposed to adding their extended family members as well. The respondents also implied that talking to their parents or children face-to-face was still better than having discussions with them online. Some parent respondents said that they would disable their accounts due to the fact that they could not live a private life. This showed that there were still some who chose to live the conventional life, as opposed to having a life completely entirely broadcast on Facebook.