The Life Narratives of Adult Tagasalo

Tagasalo is a less explored concept in the Filipino families. The aim of this study is to explore and uncover the lived experiences of an adult Tagasalo in the Filipino families. The present study used a life narratives approach to identify the stories and experiences of adult Tagasalo in the family. Interviews with the adult Tagasalo and his/her family were conducted for data gathering. The findings showed that there are significant life events and problems that contributed to the pagsalo of a child in the family. It also identified the coping strategies used by a Tagasalo during times of problems. The effects of being a Tagasalo also emerged in the study. Insights, future perception as well as hopes and aspirations were also mentioned by the Tagasalo in the
family. The findings emphasized that there is a need for further researches of the concept of Tagasalo.