Relationship between the Belief System and Emotional Well-Being of Single Mothers

Ghani, Faizah Bte Abd; Ibrahim, Farah Adibah; Aziz, Azian Abd.; Mahfar, Mastura

doi:10.5539/ass.v11n27p28

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“…The undocumented migrant single mothers in the interview and the focus group talked about the monthly financial hardships that they experienced in their home countries, served as a key motivating factor for migrating to South Africa. This finding corroborates the evidence presented by Abd Ghani, Ibrahim, Abd Aziz and Mahfar (2015), who found that migrants who are single mothers primarily migrate for economic reasons. Some of the women from Mozambique commented: Structural humanist theorists argue that a combination of social, cultural, economic and or political factors is the key to understanding the feminisation of migration (Fleury, 2016;Mayda, 2010).…”

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Economic Experience of Migrant Women Residing in Gauteng, South Africa: A Sustainable Livelihood Perspective

Raniga

Fitshane

2022

SWORK

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This study investigated the correlation between poverty and the economic experiences of undocumented migrant women residing in a community in Gauteng province, South Africa. Through using a qualitative methodology, we present evidence from interviews and a focus group conducted with 20 women who relate their experiences. Adopting a sustainable livelihood perspective, this article presents the biographical profiles of the women and discusses three themes: social capital influences, tapping into human capital skills, and access to financial capital. This article contributes to debates on promoting gender justice and sustainable livelihoods as a prerequisite for poverty alleviation in Africa. Keywords: economic experiences, migrant women, sustainable livelihoods, undocumented

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Economic Experience of Migrant Women Residing in Gauteng, South Africa: A Sustainable Livelihood Perspective

Raniga

Fitshane

2022

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“…[ 66 ] Thus, the study revealed a positive relationship between religious belief and emotional health among single mothers. [ 67 ]…”

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The psychosocial impact on single mothers’ well-being - A literature review

Dharani,

Balamurugan

2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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In India, single-parent families are proliferating. In particular, women are taking the lead in assuming the role. They are the most vulnerable of all the disadvantaged groups. Due to an absence of financial and social support, single mothers endure a great deal of emotional strain. So, the aim of the study is to investigate the various psychosocial factors that influence the well-being of single mothers. Additionally, this research seeks to assess the coping strategies employed by single mothers. This article reviews 80 studies on psychosocial concerns faced by single mothers, focusing on mental health, challenges, and social support. It cites 71 publications from 80 sources from Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, between 1980 and 2023. The study used keywords as a search strategy such as “single mother,” “mental health,” “challenges,” and “social support.” The results showed that the absence of financial resources, education, and social support had a negative impact on the emotional and social well-being of single mothers. Children of single mothers are more likely to struggle with addictions like alcoholism, tobacco use, delinquency, hazardous sexual behavior, and even suicidal thoughts due to dysfunctional parenting. As a result, single mothers use their religious convictions, support networks, and social networks as coping mechanisms. The study implies that premarital counseling and health education are essential for young couples to prevent family disintegration in the event of divorce and separation. To provide assistance and improve the overall quality of life for this vulnerable population, collaboration between government and nongovernment organizations is necessary.

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Precarious Employment amongst Low Income Single Mothers in Malaysia: The Implications on Family Wellbeing

Nor

2022

E3S Web Conf.

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Single motherhood has been well documented to have adverse impacts on financial wellbeing and they are prone to fall into poverty trap. In Malaysia, the term single mother generally refers to widowed and divorced mothers. Income earned from employment is one of the main sources of livelihood for single mothers, which is sometimes supplemented by child support and other transfers such as pension, welfare assistance, tithe (zakat) and hands out. The types of employment held by low income single mothers are rather limited due to their level of educational attainment, locality, mobility and childcare responsibility. These barriers seem to restrict their work choices and they have to find ways around it, usually by entering informal employment or self-employment sectors. This study discusses employment characteristics of single mothers from the lowest quantile of the society. It is important to explore this issue as these mothers are likely raising their children in constant hardship. This study employs a qualitative quest to gain a deeper understanding of this issue. The respondents of this study come from different states in Peninsular Malaysia. Upon completion of this study, we could suggest that precarious employment of single mothers posed a real threat for the wellbeing of their family. Those involved in informal sectors are the most vulnerable. Without a proper employment contract as in formal sectors, they have no work benefits or protection against unforeseen circumstances. Insufficient and irregular income worry them endlessly as the survival of their family is at stake. Moreover, worries about financial situations could also lead to other health concerns. The findings of this study emphasize the urgency of government intervention that is well planned and targeted. The society at large should also be more sensitive and empathetic towards single mothers and their children. Indeed, children living in poverty should not be tolerated at all.

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Relationship between the Belief System and Emotional Well-Being of Single Mothers

Cited by 13 publications

References 33 publications

Economic Experience of Migrant Women Residing in Gauteng, South Africa: A Sustainable Livelihood Perspective

Economic Experience of Migrant Women Residing in Gauteng, South Africa: A Sustainable Livelihood Perspective

The psychosocial impact on single mothers’ well-being - A literature review

Precarious Employment amongst Low Income Single Mothers in Malaysia: The Implications on Family Wellbeing

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