Background/Objective: Self-concept is an individual’s perception and evaluation of oneself, playing a vital role in psychological well-being and identity formation during adolescence. Adolescent motherhood is often accompanied by psychosocial challenges and stigma. This study aimed to determine the level of self-concept among Filipino adolescent mothers and examine its association with selected sociodemographic factors in a tertiary government hospital in Davao City. Understanding their self-concept may guide adolescent health programs and supportive interventions.

Methodology: A prospective, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted among 56 adolescent mothers who gave birth between December 2025 and January 2026 and were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Pasao Self-Concept Scale. Descriptive statistics, Spearman rho correlation, and multiple linear regression were used for data analysis.

Results: Most respondents were 18 years old, had adult partners (≥20 years), were single, had secondary education, were unemployed, had parents with secondary education, lived with their parents, were primigravida, and attended five to seven prenatal visits. Overall self-concept was high. High scores were observed in identity, self-feeling, family relations, peer relations, goaldirectedness, and self-confidence, while emotionality and personal worth were at moderate levels. Correlation and regression analyses showed no significant association between overall selfconcept and any sociodemographic variable.

Conclusion: Filipino adolescent mothers demonstrated a resilient self-concept despite the challenges of early motherhood, suggesting positive psychological adaptation. These findings support the continued implementation of strengths-based psychosocial programs that promote resilience, responsibility, prevention, and informed life planning. Peer support, counseling, and targeted mental health interventions are recommended to improve emotional regulation and personal worth. Strengthening the Teen Center of the institution through integrated mental health services may further enhance emotional resilience and intrinsic self-worth among adolescent mothers.

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