Student Mothers in Education

They were just teenagers—but motherhood didn’t wait. At a forum in Agusan del Norte, young moms like Jourine and Rose opened up about the fears, pressure, and life-changing moments that came with early pregnancy. Jourine was only 16 when she found out she was expecting. She feared disappointing her parents and losing her chance to finish school. Rose, on the other hand, had to give up her studies to focus on her health and her baby. Both girls shared one message: think carefully, because one decision can change everything.

Their stories aren’t isolated—they echo the everyday struggle of many student-mothers across the country. Like teenage moms, student-mothers in college also juggle schoolwork, parenting, and pressure from society. Some manage to stay in school; others drop out because of health, money, or lack of support. If we listen closely, their stories remind us that behind every statistic is a young woman doing her best to fight for her future.

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This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

• Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)

• Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)

• BA Development Studies

• BS in Social Work

• BS in Public Administration

• Psychology

• Sociology

Senior High School Strands:

• Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)

• General Academic Strand (GAS)

Why This Topic Needs Research

Despite rising awareness of gender-sensitive education, critical gaps remain in addressing the real needs of student-mothers:

• Lack of long-term psychological impact studies: While research captured the stressors faced by student-mothers during the pandemic, there remains a need to examine how prolonged caregiving and academic pressures affect their mental health and educational persistence during post-pandemic recovery (Fabillar et al., 2025).

• Limited comparative studies across institutions: Although student-mothers derive strength from their dual roles, current research is narrow in scope. Future work should assess how different institutional cultures and support systems—such as flexibility and peer support—impact resilience (Arabejo et al., 2025).

• Unexplored long-term professional impacts: Although graduate student-mothers in Indonesia showed resilience, the study did not explore how student motherhood influences future career development. Research is needed on policy reforms that bridge the education-to-employment gap (Sativa, 2025).

• Faculty attitudes and pedagogical gaps remain underexamined: Existing literature often focuses solely on student-mothers, overlooking faculty roles. Research should assess faculty readiness, biases, and professional development programs that promote inclusive and empathetic classrooms (Portella, 2025).

• Gap in institutional intervention design and assessment: Although hardships are well-documented, few studies analyze the effectiveness of interventions like on-campus childcare or mental health services. Universities must design and evaluate holistic support programs (Señara et al., 2025).

• Insufficient analysis of policy implementation: Some institutions have existing supports, but it’s unclear how well they’re implemented or evaluated for impact. Future studies must examine how these services can be institutionalized for sustainability (Cantero et al., 2024).

• Model adoption in varied contexts is underexplored: While the Empowerment-Based Facilitation Model shows promise, its scalability and long-term impact across different educational settings remain untested. Further research should assess its real-world application (Romero, 2024).

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References

Arabejo, C. O., Egay, R. M., Alferez, G. U., Martin, A. G., & Cruz Jr, J. V. D. (2025). Parenting and academic experience: The dual roles of motherhood and student life. HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE-SOCIAL SCIENCES, 15(5).

Cantero, J. M. E., Tejano, K. G., Abear, M. M. C., & Travero, A. S. (2024). Student Motherhood: A Phenomenological Exploration of State University Students in Claveria, Philippines.

Fabillar, J. P., Once, F. P., & Gabon, V. A. (2025). Challenges and aspirations: lived experiences of teacher-education student-mothers of a state university. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 19(1), 120-126.

Portella, R. J. (2025). A Persistent Yet Dangerous Game of Solitaire: How the Neoliberal University Invisibilizes Single Student-Mothers (Doctoral dissertation, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, School of Graduate Studies).

Romero, M. S. (2024). Dancing with the Tides: Traversing the Academic-Life Balance of Student-Teachers Towards Single Motherhood and Parenting Pariahs. Indonesian Educational Research Journal, 2(2), 91-98.

Sativa, R. A. (2025). BEING STUDENTS AND MOTHERS: STORIES OF STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE. Journal of Innovation Research and Knowledge, 4(8), 6095-6104.

Señara, A. L., Ungab, K. J. S., Batahoy, J. T., Pizaña, J. C., & Segundo, J. L. (2025). Beyond the Double Shift:“Exploring the Emotional And Financial Strain on Single Mother Working Students”.

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