Exploring the Socio-Cultural Impediments on Single Mother Quality’s Life: Evidence from District Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

Single-mother are replacing two-parent households at an alarming rate across the world and researcher stimulated to know undeniable link between single mother, society, and culture. Justifiably, this research study aims to analyse the specific socio-cultural challenges faced by single mothers residing in District Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in their day-to-day lives. This entails a comprehensive exploration of the various obstacles, biases, and discrimination that these single mothers encounter within their social and cultural contexts. The study also seeks to explore the influence of social support systems and community structures on the quality of life of single mothers in this region. Understanding the role of these external factors can provide insights into the potential avenues for improvement in the lives of single mothers. From methodological point of view, the current study is confined to interpretivism philosophy orientated to qualitative research methods. Used interview guide for data collection, trace single mother based on snow ball sampling technique and sample 15 single mother from District Peshawar. In analysis portion, researcher max the primary and secondary data based on thematic analysis method. As a result, it is possible to conclude that the majority of single mother encountered socio cultural difficulties: bears the whole load of child care, earning a job, parenting, financial instability, stigmatization and social isolation due to prevailing cultural and society may hold negative stereotypes about single mothers, leading to judgment, discrimination, and a lack of support. To improve single mothers' quality of life, study contemplate these such recommendation where to build a strong support network with friends, family, or local groups for emotional and practical help. Assist in budgeting and finding financial aid to ease their financial stress