Análise das emoções e desafios de mães adolescentes em situação de pobreza: um estudo comparativo entre Uberlândia (Brasil) e Marañonal (Costa Rica)

Abstract

Presents a comparative analysis of the emotions and challenges faced by adolescent mothers living in poverty in two distinct sociocultural contexts: Uberlândia (Brazil) and Marañonal (Costa Rica). The study is based on narrative interviews with young mothers, exploring how early motherhood affects their educational, familial, emotional, and structural experiences. Grounded in the theories of Bourdieu, Radcliffe-Brown, and Gennep, the research reveals a mismatch between biological and social age, placing these adolescents in a vulnerable position. The lack or weakness of support networks, gender inequality, and institutional shortcomings contribute to the persistence of poverty and social exclusion cycles. A critical analysis of the social and institutional structures that should protect these young women is presented, emphasizing the need for effective and context-sensitive public policies. The emotions experienced by these adolescents are not merely individual but reflect broader social realities.