KnE Social Sciences
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Exploring Social Support of Adolescent Mothers in Blitar City
Published date: Oct 13 2025
Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences
Issue title: The International Conference of Psychology 2025 (IcoPsy 2025)
Pages: 169 - 198
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Abstract:
Teenage pregnancy remains a significant issue in Indonesia, including in Blitar City, where many teenagers apply for marriage dispensation due to pregnancy. Adolescence is not an ideal age for pregnancy, as it can lead to various negative impacts on health, psychological well-being, and economic stability. To cope with the challenges of pregnancy, teenagers require social support. With support from those around them, pregnant teenagers may feel safer and more comfortable in facing their situation. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the social support available to pregnant teenagers. This study employed a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to explore participants’ lived experiences. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to obtain comprehensive data. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, consisting of five individuals aged 18 to 20, each in their 5th, 6th, or 7th month of pregnancy. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, and validity was enhanced through triangulation with interviews involving participants, significant others, and document analysis. The results indicated that pregnant teenagers need various forms of social support, particularly emotional, instrumental, and informational support. The limitation of this study related to gestational age should be taken into account by future researchers.
Keywords: adolescence, early pregnancy, social support
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