Abstract
Cognizant of the nature and type of family as factors that affect the experience and coping of its members, this study sought to examine the impact of the pandemic on overseas Filipino workers’ (OFW) families using a qualitative instrumental case study of four OFW families. Three themes emerged from the analysis: (1) worry over the conditions of the distant family members, (2) disruptions in plans and family relationships, and (3) monitoring and caring from a distance. From these findings, it could be reflected that despite the negative effects of the pandemic, OFW families can recreate patterns over time to retain their familial relations and routines and protect members from coronavirus and its consequences.
Highlights
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a massive challenge to societies and families to ensure the safety and well-being of their members
We argue that because of the particular struggles that are inherent among overseas Filipino workers (OFW) families, the COVID-19 pandemic would affect them differently compared to other family types
This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among OFW families through the experiences of four families
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a massive challenge to societies and families to ensure the safety and well-being of their members. While a wealth of evidence suggests the detrimental effects of the pandemic on the family system (Luttik et al, 2020; Montauk, & Kuhl, 2020; Prime et al, 2020; Rolland, 2020), the role of the family in protecting its members from COVID19 and its consequences has been deemed important to develop their individual and collective resilience (Walsh, 2020). The existence of OFW families (the Filipino variant of transnational families) has become a common feature in the societal landscape of the Philippines
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