Parentification, where children take on roles typically assumed by parents, can impact emotional and developmental outcomes in both positive and negative ways. Among Filipino college students, who come from collectivist family structures, the experience of parentification may vary according to demographic factors. This study examines four key domains of Filipino parentification scale for college students: sibling-focused parentification (SFP), perceived injustice of parentification (PIP), willingness to contribute to familial obligation (WCFO), and perceived positive impact of parentification (PPIP). A total of 2,419 students from 11 universities across the Philippines’ major islands—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—participated in this study. The results reveal significant differences across the dimensions of the Filipino Parentification Scale for College Students (FPScs), based on factors such as gender, number of siblings, birth order, parents’ educational attainment, family income, and type of institution (private vs. state university or college). These findings provide important insights into how demographic factors shape the experiences of parentification among Filipino college students. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effectively addressing the impact of parentification in collectivist family contexts.
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