International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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The Lived Experiences of Adolescent Mothers with Repeated Pregnancies: A Phenomenological Study Towards Psychosocial Intervention Program

Author(s) Monica Dalen Martin
Country Philippines
Abstract Repeated adolescent pregnancies present psychological and social challenges, affecting adolescent mothers’ mental health, development, and future opportunities. In the Philippine context, limited qualitative research explores the psychological dimensions of teenage mothers’ experiences, especially regarding repeat pregnancies. This study aims to understand the lived experiences of adolescent mothers with repeated pregnancies and identify contributing psychosocial factors to inform intervention efforts. Using a qualitative design grounded in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, the researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 14 adolescent mothers (ages 10–19) in San Juan City. Themes are categorized into key domains: Developmental and Psychosocial Challenges, Coping Mechanisms, and Emerging Resilience. These factors reflect both personal vulnerabilities and systemic gaps. The study underscores the need for trauma-informed, adolescent-centered mental health and reproductive interventions, with policies that address resilience-building, education, and supportive ecosystems to reduce repeated pregnancies.
Keywords Adolescent Pregnancy, Repeated Pregnancy, Lived Experiences, Psychosocial Factors, IPA, Ecological Systems Theory, Mental Health, Reproductive Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-10-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55219

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