THOUGHT, ATTITUDE AND ACTION: The Struggle of a Single Mother Raising the Children in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Darnilawati Darnilawati, Mahdar Ernita, Riswani Riswani

Abstract


The purpose of this narrative study is to explore how a mother as a single parent copes with the challenges of raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data. Applications such as Zoom, WhatsApp video call and text were agreed with the participant to be used in the interview process as it was conducted during the pandemic. Thematic analysis was used to examine the participant’s narratives about her struggle in raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data analysis shows that the participant faced various challenges such as time management, difficulty focusing on work, concerns about children’s education, and financial needs. Therefore, it can be inferred that physical, mental, and spiritual strength has a crucial role in determining how parents think, manage, and face the challenges of raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Keywords


struggle, single mothers, children, COVID-19 pandemic

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