Mothering Ideology: A Qualitative Exploration of Mothers ’ Perceptions of Navigating Motherhood Pressures and Partner Relationships

This study contributes to the larger body of literature highlighting the complexity of dominant mothering ideology and its entanglement with and impact on partner relationships. Further, this study includes mothers’ perceptions of how they navigate these pressures within the relationship with their partner and the family unit. These findings have implications for programs to support mothers and other caregivers, a s well as challenge unrealistic standards for motherhood.
Source: Sex Roles - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research