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Money, Money, Money: How Financial Capacity Shapes Families

Some say that love and togetherness is enough to keep a family happy. As much as we want that to be true, when times get tough, love won’t be paying the bills. In our study, we have discovered that financial capacity, amongst other things, has an influence on family dynamics.

Did You Experience Multiple Forms of Enmeshment?

As mentioned previously in the third video, Common Forms of Enmeshment, it is plausible to experience multiple forms of enmeshment at different points in one’s life, or experience them simultaneously. Although most studies on enmeshment don’t focus on how these may overlap.

What Contributes to Enmeshment?

While there are many factors that may contribute to enmeshment, there is currently no definitive study that shows the cause of enmeshment as it would be unethical to experiment how different boundaries would affect families.

Thoughts, Feelings, and Emotions: What’s the Difference?

In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions are treated as distinct constructs from each other and have the ability to influence the other (American Psychological Association Division 12, 2017).

Manifestations of Family Enmeshment: How has enmeshment appeared in your life

If you or someone close to you has experienced family enmeshment, you may have noticed something confusing; Some experiences feel familiar across different families, while others seem completely different.

Dive into Our Thesis Paper!

We’re happy to share our thesis paper entitled “Exploring Familial Enmeshment and Its Impact on the Mental Well-being of Filipino Gen Z Adults in Metro Manila.” Here, you will be able to find our complete research that shaped our study and our project!