This study assessed the association and predictive relationship between empathic understanding (pagkamaunawain) and faith (pananampalataya) among Filipino caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) within the psychological framework of Filipino Psychology (Sikolohiyang Pilipino) shared identity (kapwa) traits. Seventy-eight caregivers who met the inclusion criteria participated through purposive sampling technique. Two culturally validated tools were utilized, the Comprehensive Measure of Personality (Masaklaw na Panukat ng Loob) (Del Pilar, 2017) to evaluate empathic understanding, and the Filipino Spirituality Scale (Yabut, 2018) to measure faith. Data were analyzed using correlation and simple regression in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Results indicated a significant moderate positive correlation between empathic understanding and faith, (r = .387, p < .001). Regression analysis further revealed that empathic understanding significantly predicted faith, F(1, 76) = 13.36, p < .001. The findings concluded that empathic understanding and faith were evident shared identity traits of Filipino caregivers of PLWD. In which, the development of support for carers in response to the World Health Organization’s Global Action Plan may be inclined to culturally sensitive interventions that empower profound empathy and spiritual norms. And, may be extended to community-based dementia care initiatives in the Philippines to reinforce the sustainable development goal of good health and well-being.

Authors:
Jehiel Garduque, Phililppine Christian University, Philippines
Sweet Marvelous Rafinian, De La Salle University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Mr.Jehiel Garduque, RBT, is a clinical psychologist and Clinical professor at the Philippine Christian University, psychologist at Philippine General Hospital, and an HIV Counselor with a strong interest in neuroscience. Currently, he’s focused on neuropsychology training, conducting patient assessments, and teaching.

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