Child-rearing experiences of mothers with early adolescents in Korean multicultural families

Purpose This study was conducted to explore the child-rearing experiences of mothers with early adolescents in Korean multicultural families. Methods The participants were six mothers with early adolescents in Korean multicultural families. Data were collected through in-depth interviews. The main q...

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Main Authors: Sangmi Lee, Hyun Young Koo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing 2021-04-01
Series:Child Health Nursing Research
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Online Access:http://www.e-chnr.org/upload/pdf/chnr-27-2-190.pdf
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Summary:Purpose This study was conducted to explore the child-rearing experiences of mothers with early adolescents in Korean multicultural families. Methods The participants were six mothers with early adolescents in Korean multicultural families. Data were collected through in-depth interviews. The main question was, "Could you tell me about your child-rearing experiences with your adolescent child?" The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results Four categories resulted from the analysis of child-rearing experiences of mothers with early adolescents in Korean multicultural families, as follows: "separation between myself and others", "distance between myself and my adolescent child", "making efforts to bridge the gap between myself and others", and "trying to connect with my adolescent child closely". Conclusion These findings indicate that mothers in Korean multicultural families made many efforts to bridge the gap between themselves and other people, and tried to connect with their children closely. The findings of this study emphasize specific aspects of how mothers with early adolescents experienced child-rearing in Korean multicultural families.
ISSN:2287-9110
2287-9129