Philippine E-Journals

Unstoppable: the Dream That Never Closes Doors Beyond Early Marriage

Rosalie Acosta | Michelle Viña

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to explore and discover the lived experiences of married students as well as the challenges they face and insights about being married at such a young age. The researcher adopted the qualitative phenomenography design to interview the fifteen conversational partners using the Interview Guide. The researcher had an in-depth interview with the married students about their lived experiences and the conversations were audio-recorded. Then the data were analyzed using phenomenological explications and thematic analysis. The conversational partners affirmed that they are looking at the positive side of being married at an early age. They are driven by goals and aspirations despite the situations they are in. As a teacher and as a researcher of the study, I had the belief that for students who married early their dreams of finishing their studies will die on the day they get married. The account shared by my conversational partners changed my perception and views about the situation they are in and now I finally understand. Family and loved ones are indeed their number one supporters in life. Therefore, despite the circumstances, they still believe that they have to continue their studies in order for them to achieve their dreams in life.