Characteristics and Coping Patterns of Young Adult Prostitute Mothers in Kuala Lumpur, and Factors Contributing to their Involvement

The study describes the characteristics, contributing factors and coping patterns of young adult prostitute mothers in Kuala Lumpur. The study sought to understand this marginalized group whose involvement in prostitution has caused much conflict which has not given them peace within themselves. The...

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Main Author:	Jacob, Rose
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English English
Published:	2008
Subjects:	Prostitutes - Kuala Lumpur
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/5442/1/IPSS_2008_4a.pdf
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spelling	my-upm-ir.54422013-05-27T07:22:51Z Characteristics and Coping Patterns of Young Adult Prostitute Mothers in Kuala Lumpur, and Factors Contributing to their Involvement 2008 Jacob, Rose The study describes the characteristics, contributing factors and coping patterns of young adult prostitute mothers in Kuala Lumpur. The study sought to understand this marginalized group whose involvement in prostitution has caused much conflict which has not given them peace within themselves. The study is guided by four research questions: 1) What are the characteristics of young adult prostitute mothers? 2) Why did the young adult prostitute mothers get involved in prostitution? 3) Why did the young adult prostitute mothers continue in prostitution? 4) How did the young adult prostitute mothers cope in prostitution? A qualitative methodology was the research design used in this study. Data was collected mainly through interviews using a semi – structured question interview guide. Five young adult prostitute mothers participated in this study. The main findings emerged from this study have been classified into four categories which are characteristics of young adult prostitute mothers, pushing factors for young adult prostitute mothers involvement in prostitution, continuing factors for young adult prostitute mothers continued involvement in prostitution and coping patterns of young adult prostitute mothers. The study showed that young adult prostitute mothers are just like any other women who are non-prostitutes. Their main concern is to provide care and protection towards their child thus fulfiling their responsibilities as a mother. Conflicts experienced by young adult prostitute mothers encompass religious values, social norms and individual principles. However, to be at peace with themselves, young adult prostitute mothers have identified various strategies to help them cope with their conflicts. The study seems to suggest for policy makers to give attention to an Act for the benefit of this marginalized group. Basic survival needs to young adult prostitute mothers and their children must be looked into by the relevant authorities for their social well being. This study helps the readers and others to understand better young adult prostitute mothers. Prostitutes - Kuala Lumpur 2008 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/5442/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/5442/1/IPSS_2008_4a.pdf application/pdf en public phd doctoral Universiti Putra Malaysia Prostitutes - Kuala Lumpur Institute Social Sciences English
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description	The study describes the characteristics, contributing factors and coping patterns of young adult prostitute mothers in Kuala Lumpur. The study sought to understand this marginalized group whose involvement in prostitution has caused much conflict which has not given them peace within themselves. The study is guided by four research questions: 1) What are the characteristics of young adult prostitute mothers? 2) Why did the young adult prostitute mothers get involved in prostitution? 3) Why did the young adult prostitute mothers continue in prostitution? 4) How did the young adult prostitute mothers cope in prostitution? A qualitative methodology was the research design used in this study. Data was collected mainly through interviews using a semi – structured question interview guide. Five young adult prostitute mothers participated in this study. The main findings emerged from this study have been classified into four categories which are characteristics of young adult prostitute mothers, pushing factors for young adult prostitute mothers involvement in prostitution, continuing factors for young adult prostitute mothers continued involvement in prostitution and coping patterns of young adult prostitute mothers. The study showed that young adult prostitute mothers are just like any other women who are non-prostitutes. Their main concern is to provide care and protection towards their child thus fulfiling their responsibilities as a mother. Conflicts experienced by young adult prostitute mothers encompass religious values, social norms and individual principles. However, to be at peace with themselves, young adult prostitute mothers have identified various strategies to help them cope with their conflicts. The study seems to suggest for policy makers to give attention to an Act for the benefit of this marginalized group. Basic survival needs to young adult prostitute mothers and their children must be looked into by the relevant authorities for their social well being. This study helps the readers and others to understand better young adult prostitute mothers.
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title	Characteristics and Coping Patterns of Young Adult Prostitute Mothers in Kuala Lumpur, and Factors Contributing to their Involvement
title_short	Characteristics and Coping Patterns of Young Adult Prostitute Mothers in Kuala Lumpur, and Factors Contributing to their Involvement
title_full	Characteristics and Coping Patterns of Young Adult Prostitute Mothers in Kuala Lumpur, and Factors Contributing to their Involvement
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Characteristics and Coping Patterns of Young Adult Prostitute Mothers in Kuala Lumpur, and Factors Contributing to their Involvement

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