Abstract
This article deals with the current theoretical trends in Philippine youth research. It aims at: (1) providing a preliminary summary and assessment of existing Philippine youth studies in terms of their theoretical underpinnings; (2) describing the general theoretical trends in Philippine youth studies; and (3) suggesting some useful recommendations for the future theoretical development in youth studies. The discussion is set within the macro-structural trends shaping Filipino youth and the historical relevance of youth studies in the life of the nation.
