Open AccessA Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Adolescents on Early Marriage at Small Island in Indonesia
Author(s) -
Suriah Suriah,
Jilyana Jilyana,
Ahmad Yani,
Hadi Khoshab,
Muhammad Abdullah
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1857-9655
DOI - 10.3889/oamjms.2022.8557
Subject(s) - promiscuity , perspective (graphical) , archipelago , qualitative research , child marriage , developmental psychology , obstacle , subject (documents) , medicine , gender studies , psychology , sociology , social science , population , ecology , geography , environmental health , archaeology , artificial intelligence , computer science , psychoanalysis , biology , library science
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.