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Empowering Student-Mothers at Higher Education Institutions: A Call for On-Campus Childcare, Financial Help, Flexible Learning Options, and Mental Health Support

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Around the world, student-mothers face challenges when trying to start and finish their education. These women, who are trying to improve their lives through education, often struggle with problems that make it hard for them to succeed. The challenges they face include a lack of affordable childcare, financial challenges, rigid class schedules, and high stress levels. These issues also resonate in our country's higher education institutions (HEIs), where many determined student-mothers are unable to graduate because of these barriers. This policy brief calls for on-campus childcare, financial help designed for student-mothers, more flexible learning options, and mental health support, so these women can succeed in a more supportive university environment.

Source: PRISMA Gender and Education E-Journal

DOI: 10.56278/h92efr52

Authors: Philner Salindo, June Keziah Salindo

Institution: Negros Oriental State University-Guihulngan

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Research Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4406132715

FWCI: 1.291

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