Exploring the lived experiences of Senior High School students with solo parents in Laguna

Date

2025

Adviser

Neil Clark V. Abelido

Principal

Mabel S. Buela

Abstract

Solo parenting poses significant challenges for both parents and children, especially those in the adolescence stage, which is a crucial period in heightening the development of social, emotional, and coping skills. This research project aims to understand the nuances and various experiences of senior high school students in Laguna who are part of solo parent families. This includes how it affects their well-being, social relationships, and goals and aspirations in life. The researchers used a purposive type of sampling to gather participants for an in-depth interview that will be then utilized through a thematic analysis after the data gathering process. The findings show that the experiences of these individuals are influenced by a range of emotional and relational factors. Participants reflected on the presence of emotional support and connection, the weight of parental absence and its emotional impact, and how conflicts were managed within their relationships. Communication, whether open or strained, played a role in shaping their social relationships. Family dynamics also took on new forms, when siblings and extended relatives stepped in, as roles shifted within. They also shared how their situation encouraged personal growth, with many finding strength and motivation in the responsibilities they took on. Rather than internalizing shame, participants expressed a sense of purpose and optimism, sharing goals of breaking generational patterns and embracing their realities while aiming to redefine what family and future could look like. Conducting a study that includes participants who have solo parents by choice can uncover various aspects from the previously mentioned factors in this study. A wider scope of participants is also recommended so that more data will be able to present themes that may occur during data analysis procedure.

Language

English

Location

UP Rural High School

Notes

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Document Type

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