The researcher conducted the study in order to establish the profile of the Filipino marriage migrants in Korea in terms of some demographic characteristics, before and after migration to Korea, problems encountered, coping strategies, and perceived l...
The researcher conducted the study in order to establish the profile of the Filipino marriage migrants in Korea in terms of some demographic characteristics, before and after migration to Korea, problems encountered, coping strategies, and perceived life satisfaction. A total of 150 respondents participated in the study coming from Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, Daejon, and South Chungcheong and others such as in Jeollanam-do. In terms of the variables determined in the study the theoretical bases are as follows: (1) profile of the respondents had been determined based on the ecological perspective of Sung, Chin, Lee, and Lee (2013); (2) the different problems encountered by the brides and the coping strategies were based from the New Life Paradigm developed by Panuncio and Bae (2012); and the perceived life satisfaction of the respondents, was based on the study done by Sung, Chin, Lee, and Lee (2013). In order to gather data, the researcher developed a survey questionnaire which underwent face validation. It was also translated into the Filipino language so that those who cannot understand English very well could answer the questionnaire properly. The assistance of leaders in the communities cited was sought in order to reach the intended respondents. Only those who have stayed in Korea for at least one year and are willing to participate were involved in the study. Some of the respondents also opted to answer questionnaire on-line and sent them back to the researcher’s email or facebook account. The data were then tabulated using frequency and percentage distribution. With a total population of 10,514 Filipino marriage migrants in Korea, the total number of respondents met a 7.94 margin of error and 95% confidence level based from Raosoft sample calculator.
Findings reveal that the Filipino marriage migrants who participated in the study are between 30-39 years old, Roman Catholic, mostly from provinces in the island of Luzon, University graduates, worked mostly as clerks and teachers in the Philippines, worked for at least two years before moving to Korea, came from large nuclear families, sometimes helped their family of orientation financially prior to migration and continued to help financially after migration to Korea.
For the respondent’s family of procreation in Korea, the Filipino marriage migrants met their Korean husband through introductions by a common friend, the Korean Unification Church, and Marriage brokers. There were those who were married for more than 10 years but the average length of marriage is 4-5 years. Most of the respondents have one (1) child, living in nuclear families. Among those who live in extended families, they usually have their mother-in-law or sister-in-law with them.
The respondent’s data on their experience prior to migration to Korea, they ed that they mostly learned about Korea from formal (attending seminars conducted by the Commission on Filipino Overseas) and informal (information coming from friends and from self-study) means. In terms of the husband’s language prior to marriage, almost 50% of them ed that their spouse could not speak English while there were those who ed that their spouse could speak a little of English. At the time of the study, a big percentage of the Filipino marriage migrants in the study already possess F-5 visa.
In terms of their community in Korea, they respondents ed that they have been staying in Korea for about 2 to 3 years while there were those who have stayed in the country for more than 10 years already. They also ed that they are encouraged by their family in Korea to get a job. Those who are currently working, mostly on part-time basis, serve as teachers and factory workers. They have experienced this for the past 2-3 years already. Some of the respondents however ed that they are not working at the time of the study. Majority of respondents are members of Filipino Community and that their Korean language proficiency is only fair.
In terms of the social problems encountered, the respondents ed that they sometimes experience marital conflict, conflict with in-laws and lack of support from the husband. In terms of the cultural problem encountered, most of the respondents ed language barrier as their main concern. In terms of the physical problems encountered, the respondents ed that they experience illness and difficulty in terms of their pregnancy. For economic problem, the respondents ed tight budget in the family as their main concern. For geographical problem, the respondents ed that they do not have any problem in this category. In terms of psychological problem, only those from the rural areas sometimes feeling of depression, fear of being abused, and feeling of isolation.
The respondents’ data on coping strategies reveal that for seeking support, the Filipino marriage migrant resorted to the following means: (1) discussed problems with husband; (2) directly asked help from husband; and (3) participated in the activities of the Filipino community.
In terms of learning and seeking information as coping strategy, the respondents ed resorting to the following: (1) enrolled in language class; (2) searched information about Korea and Korean culture by reading books and articles from the Internet; and (3) availed of the services of Multicultural Family Support Centers in their area. As for persevering, the respondents indicated the following coping strategies: (1) taking good care of oneself; (2) taking good care of the family; and (3) changed outlook in life. For the data on Familiarizing as a coping strategy, the respondents ed resorting to the following strategies: (1) went out more often; (2) used public transportation; and (3) developed liking for Korean food. In terms of activities they look forward to attending, the respondents chose attending seminars/lectures on the following topics: (1) employable skills; (2) parenting and child care as well as counseling; and (3) hobbies and social programs.
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