Experiences of Junior High-Student Mothers in Maguindanao I Division

Evidence suggests that junior high school as well as student mothers are more likely to be affected by social problems associated with poor health and poverty. Student mothers are overwhelming headed by women. Despite their increasing number and their level of vulnerability, the lived experiences of student mothers have attracted little attention in the literature. Still little is known about many aspects of life as experienced by them. This study that explored the lived experienced of junior high student mothers at the junior high school in Maguindanao I Division. This qualitative research draws on a Phenomenological method was utilized in the conduct of the study. It is a qualitative study that used purposive sampling, data was collected through individual interviews and which were transcribed and analysed using a thematic content analysis approach. Findings were grouped into the following themes and subthemes; the positive and negative experiences, simultaneous management, comprehensive support. The study also determined the aspiration and realization of the student mothers .Another findings of this study revealed that the student mothers’ major concern were time management and the social support. However, their being in the junior high school life experiences signified happiness because they are able to accept their life as student mothers. The findings of this study imply that there is a need to provide these student mothers with social, moral guidance and technical services to enhance their skills useful for playing dual roles.