ABSTRACT
The study uses a phenomenological approach to explore teenagers’ conceptualization of wellness after parental divorce. Ten teenagers between 16 and 18, who all have a minimum of one year of living as a part of a divorce family, participated in this study, which was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and were triangulated with information gathered while monitoring contents from participants’ social media profiles. Nine themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) Reluctant to confront their parents’ divorce, (2) Willingness to express and reflect, (3) Acceptance of parental divorce, (4) Forgiveness of their parents, (5) Letting it go and moving on with life, (6) Acceptance of support from others, (7) Spiritual inclination, (8) Self-help, and (9) Helping others.
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Sarada Devi R. Subramaniam
Sarada Devi R. Subramaniam is a Registered Counsellor at the Malaysian National Population and Family Development Board. She is pursuing her doctoral degree at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Melati Sumari
Dr Melati Sumari is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Correspondence regarding this article should be sent to [email protected]
Norfaezah Md Khalid
Dr Norfaezah Md Khalid is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.