The Impact of Cultural Traits on the Socio- Economic and Life Status of Residents in Famy, Laguna, Philippines

This study was conceptualized using descriptive-correlational research design consisting of 370 respondents which were classified as heads of the family among 20 barangays of Famy, Laguna, Philippines. It was hypothesized that the common cultural traits reflected in the area affect the socio- economic and life statuses of the residents. It also tried to figure out if there are significant differences among the extent of practicing different cultural traits of the respondents. Using descriptive and inferential statistics, it was found that residents have very high extent of regards in close family relationship by maintaining good communication and securing shelter. Likewise, heads of the family show high extent of valuing education of their children. In addition, high extent of practicing cultural values affects greatly respondent’s educational status. Technology affects the members of the family to choose vocational instead of purely academics which was found to have a high impact to family’s monthly income. Similarly, practicing different superstitious does not contribute to the educational status of the family. On the other hand, high extent of practicing beliefs can be resulted to low monthly family income . It was also proven that the higher the extent of practicing different cultural traits, the higher the performance of the residents in different activities. However, only social and religious activities are being affected by residents’ belief which is also associated to the residents’ high extent of practicing their beliefs.

Keywords – Cultural Traits, Socio-Economic, Family relationship