Abstract
According to the literature, minimal research has been conducted on full time mothers (i.e., stay-at-home mothers [SAHM]); studies dealing with motherhood tend to emphasize the developmental needs of the child versus the mother. The current research seeks to tackle that issue by bringing full time motherhood to the forefront. In particular, phenomena related to women transitioning from work to full time motherhood are qualitatively examined. Four women participated in this study and shared their personal experiences surrounding this subject matter. A SAHM Model and two SAHM Portraits are created to comprehend and explain the complexities found within their roles.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 17-31 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | American Journal of Family Therapy |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2006 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Keywords
- Family Therapy
- Focus Groups
- Mothers
- Qualitative Research
- Women
Disciplines
- Psychology
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