Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Vol. 14, Issue No.2, December 2025

Discipline: Multidisciplinary Studies

Publisher: Misamis University

ISSN 2350-7020 (Print)
ISSN 2362-9436 (Online)

ABSTRACT

https://doi.org/10.62249/jmds.2013.2454

Cultural Dimensions of Resilience: Filipino Families' Coping and Recovery in the Aftermath of Typhoons

Baron Roy R. Longaza, Dominic B. Merciales, Melanie D. Bacuño

Camarines Norte State College, Philippines
Corresponding author: Baron Roy R. Longaza, email: baronroylongaza@cnsc.edu.ph

This study centers on the cultural dimensions of resilience in the aftermath of typhoons by focusing on the lived experiences of residents in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. It explores how culturally ingrained practices influence disaster response and recovery among affected families. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, involving key informant interviews among five typhoon- prone barangays in the province. Thematic analysis to systematically examine practical, emotional, and psychological aspects of resilience was done, with special attention given to the role of familial practices, faith, and traditional coping methods. Theoretically, the study posits that social capital, which fosters trust and reciprocity among the members of the community, contributes to resilience, or pagiging matatag. This collective response emerges automatically when faced with disaster hazards. Community residents described the significance of advance preparation, structural repair, and maintaining hope as fundamental practices for survival. Additionally, concepts such as bayanihan and communal coping were identified as key cultural mechanisms that promote mutual aid. Community members rely on collective rituals, including group prayer and the interpretation of natural signs, to guide their disaster response efforts and maintain emotional stability during crises. The study also found that the family plays a central role as a conduit for transmitting cultural values and survival strategies across generations. Understanding these culturally embedded practices enhances adaptive capacity and ensures sustainable recovery in typhoon- prone areas.

Keywords :   Disaster response, community coping, bayanihan, social capital, qualitative research

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