University maternity and the impact generated by assuming this double condition

Abstract

This article aims to identify the difficulties and the impact that this double condition of student-mother produces. A descriptive study whose sample was 50 mother students from the Faculty of Jurisprudence and Social Sciences. The results found reveal: a high rate of unplanned pregnancies (80%), the first source of support especially in single women is the family of origin. The conciliation of these roles has consequences for the academic performance of the mother student, there was not a right couple support in all the stages of pregnancy and maternity related to single women. The strong impact that is generated due to this double condition, is mainly in the life style of the university students, many of them were not prepared to assume these roles which generates a break in their family and social circle.

URL: http://revistas.uta.edu.ec/erevista/index.php/bcoyu/article/view/674