Menarche as a silent transition: islamic modesty norms, mother–daughter communication, and menstrual readiness among rural Indonesian adolescents - Takeaways - MDSpire

Menarche as a silent transition: islamic modesty norms, mother–daughter communication, and menstrual readiness among rural Indonesian adolescents

  • By

  • Yulli Fety

  • Dewi Sari Pratiwi

  • Asri Dwi Novianti

  • June 11, 2026

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    Menarche is a significant developmental milestone for adolescent girls, often occurring within strong norms of modesty and silence in rural Indonesia.

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    Islamic modesty norms negatively impact menstrual readiness, while positive mother-daughter communication significantly enhances it.

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    The study utilized a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to explore menstrual preparedness.

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    High modesty norms weaken the positive effects of mother-daughter communication on menstrual readiness, indicating a complex relationship.

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    Strengthening emotionally supportive communication within Islamic values is crucial for improving menstrual readiness and reducing stigma.

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Menarche as a silent transition: islamic modesty norms, mother–daughter communication, and menstrual readiness among rural Indonesian adolescents

  • by Yulli Fety, Dewi Sari Pratiwi, Asri Dwi Novianti

  • June 11, 2026

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