Lived Experiences of Incarcerated Mothers

Abstract

This study aimed to establish the lived experiences of persons deprived of liberty at the Iloilo City District Jail-Female Dorm, particularly mothers, based on their lived experiences as incarcerated mothers. It utilized the phenomenological research design. Common themes that emerged from the lived experiences of seven incarcerated mothers were drugs as reason for incarceration; inability to perform parental duties; missing family members; financial and encouragement provider; physical absence; religious coping; emotion-focused coping; embracing positive attitude through spirituality; having a happy family by becoming a better person and mother; promising future; and learning from the “inside”. These common themes were grouped into five main themes namely: incarceration due to drugs, facing the challenges of motherhood while incarcerated, being strong emotionally and spiritually, maintaining a positive outlook, and being hopeful. The findings suggest implications for collaborative efforts in developing programs for the improvement and sustainability of the well-being of incarcerated women.

A Mother’s Unconditional Love: Experience of a Person’s Deprived of Liberty (PDL)

“…She highlights the positive aspects of her prison experience, such as learning crochet, cookery, and dressmaking. This finding aligns with research that emphasizes the importance of providing vocational and educational opportunities in correctional settings to enhance prisoners' skills, self-esteem, and prospects for successful reintegration into society (Villanueva & Gayoles, 2019). The participant also mentions religious activities as a coping mechanism during her time in detention.…”

“…She expresses a desire to provide and care for her grandchildren and children, demonstrating her commitment to restoring a stable and peaceful family life. This highlights the importance of family reunification and the transformative potential of prison for individuals seeking to rebuild their relationships and lead productive lives (Villanueva & Gayoles, 2019).…”

Application of Task-Based Learning Module in Mathematics V

“…According to Villanueva and Gayoles (2019), teaching should not only provide one stimulus to pupils. Teachers need to use interactive techniques to present material interestingly and effectively instead of using a textbook only.…”

Understanding Filipino Jail Detainees’ Self-Harming Behavior: A Grounded Theory Explortion

“…Additionally, while there is a rich extant literature on SHB in prisons located in high-income countries (e.g., Chaplin et al, 2021; Perry et al, 2021; Smith et al, 2019), little is known about this behavior among populations residing in jails (Kulmann & Ruddell, 2005), making jails in LMICs a potentially fruitful subject of exploration. Jails typically house individuals awaiting arraignment, conviction, or sentencing, and are intended for short-term detention (Villanueva & Gayoles, 2019). However, in the Philippines, disadvantaged Filipino inmates on remand remain in jail longer than three years due to case delays (Jones et al, 2015).…”