Abstract: The study aimed to investigate on the lived experiences of adolescent fathers in school. The multi-case study employed phenomenology method of data gathering and thematic analysis in analyzing results for each relevant question. Data were obtained through interview-guides. Results revealed the following that most of the young fathers is very supportive to his family and take fully responsibility by giving them the needs of their family in spite being a student. Almost of the young fathers participants joys, inspirations and give meaning to their lives why they continue their education are there babies. Young father’s difficulties encountered when they had no milk to feed for their babies and when their babies got sick. Their parents are the gift of God to them. They help, support and always stay at their side to support their studies and families spiritually and financially. Finally, the ecological perspective provided the framework to observe the role family influence, peer factors, and environmental influences played in the adolescent father’s conceptualization and enactment of fatherhood.
Keywords: Adolescent Fatherhood, Social Science, Phenomenology, Philippines.
Title: Risking the Future: Lived Experiences of Adolescent Fathers in School
Author: Richy D. Dequito, Merlyn N. Hechanova
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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