Title

TEENAGE MOTHERS CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED, COPING STRATEGIES AND THEIR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

Author(s)

FUENTES, CHANLEY

GUTIERREZ, MIKAELA JO MARIE B.

HANGAD, MARIALYN L.

JARA, KIESHA CASSANDRA V.

MUTAS, JUNREY N.

Affiliation

Misamis University

Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Contributor

Revelo, Judy Jane S.

Duyag, Merasol O.

Elmedulan, Arnielyn M.

Tojino, Amie G.

Year

2024

Abstract

Teenage mothers encounter challenges such as social stigma, financial constraints, and a vast deal of anxiety. Teenage mothers face various challenges during their journey into motherhood and require effective coping strategies to manage stressors, thereby maintaining their psychological well-being despite numerous obstacles. This study determines the challenges encountered, coping strategies, and the psychological well-being of the teenage mothers living among the three barangays in Ozamiz. This study used a quantitative, descriptive correlational research design. There were 80 mothers from three selected barangays in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, participated in the study. Respondents were chosen using stratified random sampling and purposive sampling methods. Statistical analysis achieved complete results, including average weight value and regression analysis. The findings revealed that the respondents encountered challenges in terms of social, financial, and emotional aspects. Respondents exhibited high coping strategies, indicating their adeptness in overcoming challenges. Their good psychological well-being scores further underscore these coping strategies' effectiveness.
To conclude, the study suggests that the respondents use coping strategies that have worked for them. They also seek professional guidance and collaborate with mental health experts to customize and enhance coping strategies based on their needs and situations. This strategy is critical for ensuring their well-being and effectively navigating the obstacles of early motherhood.

Keywords

challenges encountered, coping strategies, psychological well-being, teenage mother