Repeated adolescent pregnancies present psychological and social challenges, affecting adolescent mothers’ mental health, development, and future opportunities. In the Philippine context, limited qualitative research explores the psychological dimensions of teenage mothers’ experiences, especially regarding repeat pregnancies. This study aims to understand the lived experiences of adolescent mothers with repeated pregnancies and identify contributing psychosocial factors to inform intervention efforts. Using a qualitative design grounded in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, the researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 14 adolescent mothers (ages 10–19) in San Juan City. Themes are categorized into key domains: Developmental and Psychosocial Challenges, Coping Mechanisms, and Emerging Resilience. These factors reflect both personal vulnerabilities and systemic gaps. The study underscores the need for trauma-informed, adolescent-centered mental health and reproductive interventions, with policies that address resilience-building, education, and supportive ecosystems to reduce repeated pregnancies.
Monica J. Martin (Sat,) studied this question.