This study explored the experiences of benefit-receiving pathways among unmarried single mothers using the life course perspective. Guided by a phenomenological approach, three themes emerged from the interviews with 12 unmarried single mothers: enter...
This study explored the experiences of benefit-receiving pathways among unmarried single mothers using the life course perspective. Guided by a phenomenological approach, three themes emerged from the interviews with 12 unmarried single mothers: entering the benefit-receiving pathway, navigating within the pathway, and transitioning out of the pathway. These findings highlight the significance of time, social context, linked lives, and human agency in the benefit-receiving experiences of unmarried single mothers. We offer several suggestions for future research and policies.