Exploring Single Parenting Process in Malaysia: Issues and Coping Strategies

Hamid, Siti Rafiah Abd; Salleh, Sakinah

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.718

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“…This is because as a single breadwinner, it is hard for them to support themselves, yet they also have children under their care. A sufficient and regular amount of financial help could make a lot of difference in the lives of single mothers' households and improve their financial wellbeing (Haleman, 2004), amongst the low income single mothers (Abdul Hamid & Salleh, 2013). Although some aid programmes have been implemented by the governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGos), the poor and the low-income single mothers are still left behind (Rusyda et al, 2011).…”

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Financial Wellbeing of Single Mothers in Penang: the Sole Breadwinner

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Hasan

Omar

et al. 2018

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Financial hardship has been documented as one of the most common issues faced by single mothers in many parts of the world. Therefore, studies on the financial well-being of a single mother are important to undertake as it determines the living standard of their households. This study explores the financial wellbeing of divorced single mothers in the state of Penang and its impact on the livelihood of single mothers and their families. This study employs a simple qualitative method via interviews. The respondents are chosen based on their willingness to participate in the study and that they fulfill specific criteria. The interviews have been carried out with fifteen working age divorced single mothers to identify the available sources of income including salary, wages, child support and other possible financial assistance. The findings indicate that most of the single mothers encounter financial hardships in their lives. This is probably due to their low level of education attainment which is the common enabler for well-paid jobs and also based on the number of dependents in their households. Moreover, we find that only four of the respondents receive child support from the father of their children. In the midst of increasing living cost, the financial wellbeing of these single mothers is in questions and, their ability to save for the rainy days are far reaching.

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Financial Wellbeing of Single Mothers in Penang: the Sole Breadwinner

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Omar

et al. 2018

MAR

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“…As far as single mother is concerned, the barriers are expected to be more intense compared to other groups of women entrepreneurs. The problem is due to their status, which may impose extra burden such as increased household duties and a wider scope of family responsibilities (Abd Hamid & Salleh, 2013;Jatiningsih et al, 2020;Kotwal & Prabhakar, 2009;Mahat et al, 2019;Rahman, Abdullah, Darus, & Mansor, 2017). Hence, single mother entrepreneurs are expose to more obstacles compared to other group of women entrepreneurs.…”

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The Single Mother Entrepreneurs Business Growth Conundrum: What Matters?

Ishak

Omar

Osman

et al. 2021

International Journal of Asian Social Science

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This paper builds its argument on the basis that research on women's business growth should consider the identity of sub-groups, especially single mothers. Therefore, this descriptive and exploratory study aims to describe the growth of single mother entrepreneurs' businesses and to explore issues related to growth. This study employs an online survey of 196 single mother entrepreneurs who are members of the Women and Single Mother Entrepreneurs Society. The respondents were selected through the non-probability sampling technique of purposive sampling. The data are analyzed using the descriptive statistics based on the five stages of small business growth cycles proposed by Churchill and Lewis (1983). Based on the five stages of small business growth cycles, it is found that the single mother businesses have performed reasonably well to surpass the Existence and Survival stages. Nevertheless, tougher growth challenges appear as the business approaches the next stage due to the knowledge barriers consist of "know-how and know-who". The barrier impedes single mother businesses to progress into the Success stage, as they may remain either in the sub stage 3-Growth (3-G) or sub stage 3-Disengage (3-D). Personal issues seem not to be growth barriers for these single mother entrepreneurs. Knowledge barriers impose direct and indirect effects on business growth. The barrier occurs due to the limited level of knowledge and management experience as show in this context. Contribution/ Originality:This study contributes to the existing literature by exploring growth barriers within the context of single mother entrepreneurs. It examines the barriers within the framework model of the five stages of small business growth cycles.

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“…Studies also reported occurrences of depression and emotional distress among children of single parents. These children had high risks of being school drop-outs, being involved in drug abuse as well as being neglected (Hamid & Salleh, 2013). Single mothers should employ appropriate coping strategies through internal supports consisting of family members and friends in their neighborhoods, as well as the existing social support systems, i.e.…”

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“…government agencies, welfare institutions and community networks, individuals, experts and counselling services. The support systems would help alleviate the challenges related to the single parenting process (Hamid & Salleh, 2013).…”

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Understanding Why Mothers Can Lose Child Custody in Malaysia

Kadir

Abdullah

Mokhlis

2021

UUM Journal of Legal Studies

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Custody decisions are tailored to the circumstances of each case based on related principles with protection of child welfare as courts’ paramount consideration. This paper seeks to understand custody issue from quantitative viewpoint through a conceptual model and examines how child custody principles have influenced loss decisions for mothers. The methodology used was content analysis and Chi-Square correlation, with usable data provided by 47 cases decided in Malaysia between 1987 and 2017 based on Act 303. Coding instrument and conceptual framework were developed with items covering presumption of maternal custody, custodian qualification and loss of rights, child’s and mother’s wishes. The findings revealed that mothers were less likely to lose custody cases and when they did their defeats were strongly influenced by factors relating to children’s preference and status quo arrangement. The results contribute to an understanding of how mothers can lose custody of their children and clarify whether some of the independent variables are used more regularly and are more predictive of the loss decisions than the others.

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Exploring Single Parenting Process in Malaysia: Issues and Coping Strategies

Cited by 29 publications

References 7 publications

Financial Wellbeing of Single Mothers in Penang: the Sole Breadwinner

Financial Wellbeing of Single Mothers in Penang: the Sole Breadwinner

The Single Mother Entrepreneurs Business Growth Conundrum: What Matters?

Understanding Why Mothers Can Lose Child Custody in Malaysia

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