A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Adolescents on Early Marriage at Small Island in Indonesia

Authors

  • Suriah Suriah Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
  • Jilyana Jilyana Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
  • Ahmad Yani Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu, Indonesia
  • Hadi Khoshab Department of Medical and Surgical, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
  • Muhammad Tahir Abdullah Department of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.8557

Keywords:

Adolescents, Perspectives, Early marriage, Small Island

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.

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2022-03-15

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Suriah S, Jilyana J, Yani A, Khoshab H, Abdullah MT. A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Adolescents on Early Marriage at Small Island in Indonesia. Open Access Maced J Med Sci [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 15 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];10(E):378-85. Available from: https://oamjms.eu/index.php/mjms/article/view/8557

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