Date of Publication

2024

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology Major in Human Development

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Advisor

Maria Guadalupe C. Salanga

Defense Panel Chair

John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta

Defense Panel Member

Joanne Salve Popanes
Danielle Ochoa

Abstract/Summary

Motherhood has historically received limited attention in research over the past four decades. Prevailing assumptions that portray motherhood as a natural and effortless progression for firsttime mothers may have contributed to this. However, recent studies suggest that motherhood is a complex developmental phenomenon, with the experience changing the mother’s sense of identity, self, and personhood. Using an interpretative phenomenological analysis, this study explores the possible developmental complexities that happen during first-time motherhood, changing the trajectory of adult development. The findings highlight profound transformations in the mother's identity and entire personhood which significantly impacts her social relationships and multiple domains of functioning such as work, and family life. These insights underscore motherhood as a distinct developmental phenomenon. The implications of this perspective for understanding motherhood's developmental aspects are explored.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Motherhood; Mothers--Philippines

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4-19-2025

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