Abstract: Filipinos are known survivors of circumstances, a strong fighter in desperate situations. We manage to survive from disappointments, we emerge more strongly and determined to face the odds that come. One of the most outstanding characteristics of Filipinos is resilience. Although Canoy (as cited by Casal, 2019) calls it as “superhuman patience” which for many, is an undertone, it is because there is no other choice but to be patient. This is the reason why Filipinos are confident in doing things especially in making big decisions that entail his own future and family.
Filipino spirit is an indomitable spirit, the spirit of resilience, most of all, spirit of triumph. A strong foundation for resilience is family. Since it is the basic unit of society, full attention and love is focused on it, all- out love to the point of sacrificing own lives to provide for the needs and wants.
Reflective Analysis was the method used in conducting this research. It is used to provide opportunity to critically examine experiences of respondents and connect it to learning objectives of the activity. It is made up of four levels that encourages critical thinking. These levels are Objective, Reflective, Interpretive and Decisional.
This study aims to find out reason for the resilience of Filipinos despite all the tragedies they have experienced.
It aims to answer the following:
1. What Filipino experiences relate to resilience;
2. How can reflective analysis be related to the development of resilience in Filipinos;
3. How can Filipinos enliven the spirit of resiliency among themselves; and
4. What theoretical underpinnings makeup resilience in Filipinos?
Keywords: Pandemic, Rationalization, Reflective Analysis, Resilience, Ring of Fire, Superhuman Patience.
Title: RESILIENCE AMIDST ADVERSITY: THE MANY FACES OF RESILIENCE IN FILIPINOS
Author: PROF. GARY GARAY, Dr. MARIA CECELIA GARAY, Dr. HAZEL MARTINEZ
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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