Navigating Parenthood: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Single Mothers

A RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF TANTANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1

RESEARCHER

Iree Balmori

Jenneth Fiang

Charyz Jaganas

Michaella Labrado

Rehanna Pangadilan

Alexandra Sullera

Jake Sonio

Tony Tubon
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, the researchers would like to thank the omnipotent God, for his

showers of blessing, guidance, protection and resiliency that he gave to every member of this

research paper.

The researchers would also like to express their deep and sincere gratitude to their

research adviser Mrs. Sheena Mae Pacardo for her Patience, untiring effort, well-built

determination, and immense knowledge. Her guidance and support bring us to what we have

accomplished.

They would also like to extend their gratefulness to Mrs. Eden Joy Grace V. Enoslay,

Mrs. Rizalina T. Canja and Mr. Eric B. Bejemino for attending in research defence (chapters

1-3) as panellists of the study. Their valiant support and critique give a chance and bring light

to the researchers to better understand and improve their skills.

To the participants, who have sincerely and actively cooperated in the study a very

special thank you for your time and shared experience. It enlightened the mind of novice

researchers and serve as a tool to give answers to the problems of the study.

Last but not least, A million thanks and gratitude to the parents of the researchers for

their warmth love, encouragement and financial support.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES

PRELIMINARIES

Title Page…………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………….... i

Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ii

Table of contents …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…iii

CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study...................................................................................................................1
Statement of the Problem.................................................................................................................3
Significance of the Study...................................................................................................................4
Scope and Delimitation.....................................................................................................................5
Definition of Terms............................................................................................................................6

CHAPTER 2- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Single Mothers...................................................................................................................................8
Causes of Single Parenthood...........................................................................................................10
Socioeconomic status......................................................................................................................11
Effects of Single-Parent Households................................................................................................12
Negative Effects of Single Parenting on a Child...............................................................................12
Positive effects of growing up with a single-parent.........................................................................13
Negative effects of being a single-parent........................................................................................13
Struggles of single mothers.............................................................................................................13
Single mothers on overcoming their struggles................................................................................15
Stereotypes about single mothers...................................................................................................17
View of Single mothers on themselves............................................................................................18
Work-life balance............................................................................................................................19
Absence of father in single parenting..............................................................................................21