Title : Lived Experiences of Adolescent Mothers in their Transition to Motherhood in a Rural Barangay

Vol 7 No 5 (2024): Volume 07 Issue 05 May 2024

Article Date Published : 25 May 2024 | Page No.: 3073-3094 | Google Scholar | Crossref doi for this article

Abstract :

This descriptive phenomenological type of study employed Giorgi’s Phenomenology with transcribed semi-structured face-to-face interviews to provide detailed examinations of personal lived experiences among the selected adolescent mothers in Barangay Rizal, Surigao City. Ten informants were selected using the criterion-based purposive sampling method specifying those who are mothers aged between 10 to 19 years old, have given birth to one live baby, are residents of Barangay Rizal, and are living with their parents who underwent struggles in transitioning to motherhood only. The emergent themes from the study revolved around three key aspects: physical problems, insufficient support, and mental and emotional distress. The journey into motherhood, while transformative for any woman, presents a unique set of challenges and complexities for adolescent mothers. Their experiences were vividly expressed in their narratives, showcasing a range of emotions including fear, uncertainty, and the simultaneous joy of motherhood. As they grapple with their new responsibilities, they also face the ongoing challenge of identity formation as adolescents. Throughout their journeys, there is a prevalent theme of profound personal development. This study serves as a very useful and trustworthy input for the creation and execution of specific programs and treatments that address specific challenges faced by adolescent mothers as they transition to motherhood.

Keywords :

Adolescent Mothers, Descriptive Phenomenology, Giorgi’s Phenomenology, lived experiences, Philippines., Surigao, Transition to Motherhood

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Lived Experiences of Adolescent Mothers in their Transition to Motherhood in a Rural Barangay. Rexie Margareth T. Plaza, Kathleen D. Gorgod, Jessa Mae L. Madamba, Lucy L. Teves, Nikko T. Ederio , 7(5), 3073-3094. Retrieved from https://ijcsrr.org/single-view/?id=16405&pid=15990

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