Parents’ Experiences of Early Parenthood – Preliminary Findings

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Sanders ◽  
Jennifer Lehmann ◽  
Fiona Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
First Year ◽  
Parental Role ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
Early Parenthood ◽  
Theory Framework ◽  
Parents Experiences

Parents are instrumental in the healthy development of their children, and consequently future generations, and should therefore be supported in their parental role. Using a Grounded Theory framework, 24 parents of 0- to 10-year-olds were interviewed about their experiences and preparation for parenthood. Despite their overall satisfaction, many felt underprepared, unsure, alone and inadequate during their transition to parenthood. Most of them felt like they struggled unnecessarily during the first year of parenthood, commenting on changes that would help support new parents. This paper reports the preliminary findings of the study.

scholarly journals Parental Groups During Pregnancy and the Child's First Year: Swedish Parents' Experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annika Karlström ◽  
Malin Rising-Holmström
Keyword(s):  
Parental Support ◽  
First Year ◽  
Parental Role ◽  
Child Health Care ◽  
Limited Extent ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Equal Parenting ◽  
Antenatal Classes ◽  
Parents Experiences

The aim of the study was to assess parents' experience of parental support given before and after childbirth in a mid-Sweden region. A coherent education program implemented in a mid-Sweden region was evaluated. Data from two different samples of parents was collected through questionnaires. From the antenatal classes 563 women and men took part in the study. The other sample consisted of 176 parents from the child health care classes. The vast majority of parents from both groups were content with the sessions and their overall view was very positive. Both men and women felt strengthened before birth and in their parental role. New knowledge about breastfeeding and children's needs were gained. New thoughts about equal parenting and children's needs and development were achieved to a limited extent.

Adjustment of Early Parenthood

1982 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
JULIE A. KACH ◽  
PAUL E. McGHEE
Keyword(s):  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Early Parenthood ◽  
First Child ◽  
The Relationship

This study was designed to determine the relationship between the accuracy of preparenthood expectations about parenthood and the incidence of problems associated with the transition to parenthood. Parents who were expecting their first child in about six weeks completed a prebirth questionnaire pertaining to expectations about various dimensions of parenthood following the birth of their baby. The same questionnaire was administered two months after the birth of the baby, along with questions concerning the kinds of problems the parents had encountered. Two comparison control groups were also tested. Parents' preparenthood expectations did not differ significantly from their subsequent perceptions of parenthood. However, mothers with less accurate expectations about parenthood were most likely to have problems adjusting to parenthood. No comparable relationship was obtained for fathers. Less accurate expectations about parenthood among mothers were also associated with lower levels of preparation for parenting, higher age levels, and a greater number of years of prior marriage. Information is presented regarding the specific aspects of parenthood that mothers and fathers were least prepared for and that posed the greatest problems.

You are an embarrassment

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juhi Gahlot Sarkar ◽  
Abhigyan Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Moderating Factors ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Theory Framework

Purpose The purposes of this qualitative study are to investigate brand embarrassment which is a unique social consumption emotion and to identify possible antecedents, consequences and moderating factors associated with it. Design/methodology/approach The study reviewed a large volume of literature on embarrassment. The literature review was followed by a series of semi-structured, in-depth interviews of selected brand-conscious young adult informants in India. The data collected through such interviews were coded following grounded theory method. Findings The final outcome of the study is a comprehensive grounded theory framework. The framework depicts various antecedents and consequences of brand embarrassment and specific moderating factors shaping the influences of specific antecedents on brand embarrassment. Originality/value The value of this qualitative study lies in developing an elaborate grounded theory framework showing the inter-relationships between brand embarrassment and other related concepts.

scholarly journals ‘Welcome to the World’: parents' experiences of an antenatal nurturing programme

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 353-361
Author(s):  
Franziska Wadephul ◽  
Catriona Jones ◽  
Julie Jomeen
Keyword(s):  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Safe Space ◽  
Couple Relationships ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Parents Experiences

Background The transition to parenthood lays the foundations for the parent-infant relationship, but can also be a time of increased vulnerability. It can therefore be a suitable time for interventions to increase parents' emotional wellbeing and support couple relationships as well as the relationship with the baby. Aims This study aimed to explore the experiences of attendees at an antenatal nurturing programme and its effect on their experiences of the early postnatal period. Methods A total of 36 attendees took part in six focus groups across the UK. Findings Participants' experiences of the programme were very positive; it provided knowledge and skills and gave participants a safe space in which to explore feelings and concerns. The programme encouraged participants to nurture themselves, as well as their babies and their relationships. Some groups formed strong support networks, while others did not. Conclusion Participants felt they had benefitted from the programme, particularly in terms of their emotional wellbeing and couple relationships.

scholarly journals “A Blessing and a Curse” Couples Dealing with Ambivalence Concerning Grandparental Involvement During the Transition to Parenthood—A Longitudinal Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2095078
Author(s):  
Ulrike Zartler ◽  
Eva-Maria Schmidt ◽  
Cornelia Schadler ◽  
Irene Rieder ◽  
Rudolf Richter
Keyword(s):  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Longitudinal Patterns ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
First Time ◽  
Parental Strategies ◽  
Longitudinal Case Studies ◽  
Parents Experiences

This contribution provides an investigation of first-time parents’ experiences and strategies in dealing with ambivalence—i.e., the simultaneous presence of contradictory emotions—regarding grandparental involvement during the transition to parenthood. The study is based on qualitative longitudinal case studies comprising in-depth individual interviews with 11 Austrian couples of first-time mothers and fathers prebirth, and six months and two years after childbirth ( n = 66 interviews). Parents reported ambivalent feelings toward grandparental involvement during all stages of the transition process. We identified three parental strategies for dealing with ambivalence: inclusion, delimitation, and exclusion. Intracouple dynamics are shown to be the key aspect in the variation of these strategies over time. These dynamics are captured in three longitudinal patterns: parallel, divergent, and convergent paths. Overall, the study points to the complexity and fluidity of intergenerational relationships and demonstrates the challenges of negotiating ambivalence within couples and families during the transition to first-time parenthood.

Devoted to you my love: brand devotion amongst young consumers in emerging Indian market

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhigyan Sarkar ◽  
Juhi Gahlot Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
Product Category ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Indian Consumers ◽  
Young Consumers ◽  
Asian Market ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Theory Framework

Purpose Research investigating brand devotion among young consumers is scarce particularly in emerging Asian market context. The objective of this study was to qualitatively explore the evolutionary process leading to brand devotion amongst the young Indian consumers. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured depth interviews were conducted to collect data. Data was analyzed using grounded theory method. Findings The grounded theory framework developed shows single brand devotion in a product category as the key phenomenon along with the associated factors and evolutionary processes. Originality/value This study explores how single brand devotion is distinct from romantic brand love, as experienced by consumers. Value of this article also lies in developing a grounded theory framework for single brand devotion in emerging Asian market context.

The Revelation from MOOCs on our Country’s Remote Education

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 5152-5156
Author(s):  
Jun Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Healthy Development

Since 2012, known as the first year of "massive open online Courses (MOOCs)", its development speed beyond our imagination, only Courses one company registered online learners reached more than 4.1million people (up to July 21, 2013). MOOCs will be bring what challenge for distance education development in China, how to deal with these challenges, is our reality problem need to concerned. We hope through the above question discussion to accelerate the change of distance education in our country, to adapt to the trend of the internationalization of higher education, promoting its healthy development..

scholarly journals Go to Fight! parents' experiences in caring for their disabled child / Ir à Luta! vivências dos pais nos cuidados do filho com deficiência

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 121646-121662
Author(s):  
Hilda Rosa Moraes de Freitas Rosário ◽  
Marcelo Medeiros ◽  
Simone Souza Costa Silva
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Social Disadvantage ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Social Perspective ◽  
Family Adaptation ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Parents Experiences

The objective was to understand the experience of parents in caring for children with disabilities. The Grounded Theory was adopted as a methodological framework, 9 parents of children and adults with intellectual or multiple disabilities were interviewed, between August/2015 and June/2016. The categories were obtained: Pre, peri, post-natal aspects, Posture assumed by the professional, Go to Fight! and Another world. It is, therefore, a parenting that is configured as these parents enter the Another world, which leads them to adjust their practices and beliefs about their child, about themselves and the universe of disability, sometimes under a perception of disability as a social disadvantage and incapacity, having as an intervening factor the Posture assumed by the professional, thus knowing these experiences from the GT allows: the improvement of care practices for these parents and their children, the planning of actions psychoeducational from a social perspective of disability in order to empower them and guide them about aspects of their children's development, enabling a look beyond the diagnosis and a more positive family adaptation.

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