UPLB Department of Human and Family Development Studies

19/06/2026

16/06/2026

📢 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗠 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

The 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 is now accepting applications for practicum placement for the First Semester, AY 2026–2027.

Only four (4) slots are available. Interested students should submit a letter of intent to:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗥. 𝗗𝘆, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗥𝗣𝘀𝘆
Program Coordinator, UPLB Child Development Laboratory
📧 [email protected]
📧 cc: [email protected]

Qualified applicants will undergo a screening interview on or before the second week of July. Selection will be based on the results of the screening process.

We encourage interested students to submit their applications early.

15/06/2026

We feature another insightful study from Legacy: The Scientific Publication of the Department of Human and Family Development Studies — “From the Filipinos and for the Filipinos.”

The article “Migration Theories and Development: A Focus on Push & Pull Factors of Filipino Migrants” examines the key factors influencing Filipino international migration and the continuing patterns of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Using Everett Lee’s Push-Pull Theory, the study highlights how economic factors such as unemployment, income inequality, and limited job opportunities remain the primary drivers of migration, alongside social influences such as family and personal development. Findings indicate that these push and pull factors have remained largely consistent from 2009 to 2019, reflecting persistent structural challenges in local employment and development.

Authored by Eric Paul Peralta, Inero V. Ancho, and Daisy Pelegrina, this research provides a comprehensive overview of Filipino migration trends and underscores the need for sustained development in employment and livelihood opportunities in the country.

Read the full article here: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/124701/

09/06/2026

Emotional well-being varies across stages of life and personal circumstances.

In the article, “Emotional State of Late Adolescents to Late Middle-Aged Adults,” Meshel B. Balijon and Cherie Guy B. Giray examine the anxiety levels of late adolescents to late middle-aged adults and how these emotional experiences relate to their age, gender, civil status, and religious affiliation.

Using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) as the primary instrument and employing a quantitative descriptive approach, the study reveals that younger individuals tend to experience higher levels of anxiety compared with older adults. The findings also show differences in anxiety levels across demographic groups, with men exhibiting more severe anxiety than women, single and widowed/separated adults reporting moderate anxiety levels compared with married adults, and non-Roman Catholics showing a higher tendency toward anxiety.

Published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Human Development and Family Studies (AHEAD).

Read the full article here: https://ahead.uplb.edu.ph/volumes/volume-1/

08/06/2026

We feature another insightful study from Legacy: The Scientific Publication of the Department of Human and Family Development Studies — “From the Filipinos and for the Filipinos.”

The article “Gratitude, Materialism, and Sustainable Consumption Behaviors among Filipino Young Adults: A Mediation Analysis” explores how gratitude and materialistic values influence sustainable consumption behaviors among Filipino youth. Findings show that higher gratitude is associated with lower materialism, which in turn is linked to more environmentally responsible consumption. The study highlights gratitude as a protective factor against consumerism and a potential pathway toward more sustainable lifestyles.

Authored by Julia May L. Benavente, Nephtaly Joel B. Botor, Helga P. Vergara, Michelle C. Merca, and Sarah Jen C. Paccarangan, this research emphasizes the importance of values formation and sustainability-oriented programs in shaping responsible behaviors among young Filipinos.

Read the full article here: We feature another insightful study from Legacy: The Scientific Publication of the Department of Human and Family Development Studies — “From the Filipinos and for the Filipinos.”

The article “Gratitude, Materialism, and Sustainable Consumption Behaviors among Filipino Young Adults: A Mediation Analysis” explores how gratitude and materialistic values influence sustainable consumption behaviors among Filipino youth. Findings show that higher gratitude is associated with lower materialism, which in turn is linked to more environmentally responsible consumption. The study highlights gratitude as a protective factor against consumerism and a potential pathway toward more sustainable lifestyles.

Authored by Julia May L. Benavente, Nephtaly Joel B. Botor, Helga P. Vergara, Michelle C. Merca, and Sarah Jen C. Paccarangan, this research emphasizes the importance of values formation and sustainability-oriented programs in shaping responsible behaviors among young Filipinos.

Read the full article here: https://archium.ateneo.edu

05/06/2026

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04/06/2026

To mark the end of the semester, the Department of Human and Family Development Studies (DHFDS) conducted a virtual meeting on 02 June 2026.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss important departmental matters, reflect on the semester’s activities, and align plans for the coming period. Updates from the department’s extension programs were also presented, highlighting accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and future activities.

Through continued collaboration and engagement, the DHFDS remains committed to advancing its academic, extension, and service goals.