Effect of Single Mothers' Stress on Quality Child Care
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Southern Luzon State UniversityLucban, Quezon
In Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements of the Subject
Research Method
EFFECTS OF SINGLE MOTHERS’ STRESS ON QUALITY CHILD CARE IN LUCBAN, QUEZON
Submitted by:
Sheila Marie Sale
Submitted to:
Prof. Marissa Cadao
CHAPTER I
PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING This chapter deals with introducing the nature of the study as the reason why the researcher chose this topic. This also contains the general problems that he wanted to find answers to, the importance and to whom it would benefit and the important terms to be defined.
Introduction
For some people, marriage is the key to happiness. Others however, have chosen single blessedness a way of life. While some men and women, frown upon the idea of …show more content…
The findings of the study enable the researchers to gain knowledge regarding about effects of single mothers’ stress on quality child care. This study would be of great help to the parents, especially on their role in the care of their children. They were able to apply what they have learned in the future.
Scope and limitation The study focused on the mothers who are single and stressed with the factors such as; their age during pregnancy, educational attainment, occupation, economic status and if they are divorced, widow/widower or unmarried mother. The researchers give direct attention to the effects of single mothers’ stress on quality child care in Lucban , Quezon.
Definition of Terms
Single parent - a parent lives with dependent children, either alone or in a larger household, without a spouse or partner; * Usually refers to a parent who has most of the day to day responsibilities in the raising of the child or children, which would categorize them as the dominant caregiver who is not living with a spouse or partner, or those who are not married.
Stress – typically describes a negative concept that can have an impact on one’s mental and physical well-being, but it is unclear what exactly defines stress and whether or not stress is a cause, an effect, or the process connecting the two.