Title

KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PARENTING PRACTICES AMONG TEENAGE MOTHERS

Author(s)

Aldredge B. Garciano Maligaya

Nice M. Mascual

Nicole S. Papa

Princess P. Perocho

Affiliation

Misamis University

Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Contributor

Tabanao, Rojaida S.

Ocapan, Jesus G.

Santos, Susan N.

Tojino, Amie G.

Year

2023

Abstract

The phenomenon of teenage motherhood has grown to be a major social issue on a global scale, having an impact on a variety of areas including social development, health, and education. It’s not only about adolescent pregnancies; there are considerations for the postpartum period and beyond as well, as these young women struggle to balance the demands of parenting with their own adolescence. Parenting is an ongoing process that is influenced by socio-cultural factors. It is important in child development and childhood psychopathology. This study explored the knowledge and attitude towards parenting practices among teenage mothers and examined their relationship with actual parenting practices. The study utilized a descriptive correlational design and was conducted on one of the barangays in Pagadian City. Using a modified questionnaire, the data were collected from a sample size of 38 teenage mothers through purposive sampling. The results revealed high knowledge and generally positive attitude towards parenting practices among the participants. The hypotheses stating no significant relationship existing between knowledge, attitude, and actual parenting practices were rejected. A moderate positive correlation was found between the knowledge and actual parenting practices, while a strong positive correlation was established between attitude and actual practices. However, these findings do not infer causation. The study underscored the potential benefits of educational programs and psychological support in improving parenting practices among teenage mothers. Further research is recommended to explore the causal relationships and understand the bidirectional nature of the relationships identified. The findings may contribute valuable insights for stakeholders involved in supporting teenage mothers in their parenting role.

Keywords

attitude, knowledge, parenting practices, teenage mothers