Quality of Life of Young Adult Woman Who Experienced Unwed Pregnancy

Abstract

This study aimed to understand further the description and factors affecting the quality of life of young adult women who experienced unwed pregnancy. This study used qualitative approach in the form of case study. The data collection method was interview using general guideline and non-participatory observation. The research subject was a 23 years-old young adult woman who experienced unwed pregnancy when she was 19 years old. Based on data analysis, it was found that the quality of life of the young adult woman who experienced unwed pregnancy was poor, and there is factors which affected the quality of life of the young adult woman who experienced unwed pregnancy, that is physical violence, anxiety about the future, economic issues, and financial dependency. However, family support and help, also awareness of the role as a mother, could improve the quality of life of young adult women who experienced unwed pregnancy.