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Transition of Maternal Competency of Married and Single Mothers in Early Parenthood

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: Women who perceive maternal competency in early parenthood feel comfortable with infant care. A convenience sample of 58 married, first-time mothers and 22 single, first-time mothers was surveyed at six to eight weeks after childbirth to determine the differences in maternal competence perception between married and single mothers. Findings in this pilot study reveal that single mothers significantly reported less comfort in the maternal role as compared to married mothers. Implications for practice, research, and education are discussed.

Source: The Journal of Perinatal Education

DOI: 10.1624/105812404x6171

Authors: Debra Beach Copeland, Bonnie Lee Harbaugh

Institution: University of Southern Mississippi

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1981129062

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Cites: 21

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10