Author:
Suriah Suriah,Jilyana Jilyana,Yani Ahmad,Khoshab Hadi,Abdullah Muhammad Tahir
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Early marriage is subject to the loss of crucial moments in adolescence. Therefore, the current research focuses on how adolescents consider early marriage.
AIM: This study aimed to explore adolescents’ perspectives on small islands regarding early marriage.
METHOD: In this case, the perspective of eight adolescents as an actor and non-actor of early marriage and the influence of society on their perspectives was revealed using a phenomenological design. Domain analysis was used to explain facts of the sub-themes that appeared in the adolescent’s minds while responding to early marriage.
RESULTS: The results showed that some adolescents considered early marriage an obstacle to success, depriving them of opportunities to enjoy adolescence. Meanwhile, others argued that it saves them from promiscuity, a form of devotion to their parents, and an acceptance of social norms by communities in the archipelago.
CONCLUSIONS: The perspectives imply the need to form support groups such as adolescent role models, providers, parents, and community leaders that straighten their perspective on early marriage in island areas.
Publisher
Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI
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