Motherhood Experiences and Expectations: A Qualitative Exploration of Mothers of Toddlers

被引:15
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作者
Prikhidko, Alena [1 ]
Swank, Jacqueline M. [2 ]
机构
[1] Florida Int Univ, Coll Arts Sci & Educ, Sch Educ & Human Dev, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199 USA
[2] Univ Florida, Sch Human Dev & Org Studies Educ, Gainesville, FL USA
来源
FAMILY JOURNAL | 2018年 / 26卷 / 03期
关键词
image of motherhood; ideal mother; emotional experiences; family; counseling;
D O I
10.1177/1066480718795116
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
This phenomenological study explored the perceptions of motherhood among mothers of toddlers (N = 13). Four themes emerged from the data: (a) uncertainty of motherhood, (b) mother as a juggler, (c) social context of motherhood, and (d) maternal struggles. The authors discuss implications for family counselors and recommendations for future research.
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页码:278 / 284
页数:7
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