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http://dx.doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2013.19.3.188

A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Parenting Burden of Working Mother with Young Children in Korea  

Kim, Na Hyun (College of Nursing, Keimyung University)
Lee, Eun Joo (Department of Nursing, Taegu Science University)
Kwak, Su Young (Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center)
Park, Mee Ra (Department of Nursing, Gyeongsan University)
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Women's Health Nursing / v.19, no.3, 2013 , pp. 188-200 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the essential structure of the lived experience of working mothers' parenting burden in Korea. Methods: Eight working mothers with young children were interviewed. The Colaizzi analysis of phenomenological research was applied. Results: Seven theme clusters were extracted: a life with constant conflict, sense of guilt, feeling anxious because of lack of information about education for their children, social stigma as a deficient mother, family relationship becoming distant, a life being exhausted, day to day struggle. Conclusion: These results provide an opportunity to have a better understanding of the experiences of working mothers related to parenting their young children. It would also serve as a medium for the formulation of appropriate nursing intervention relevant to burdens of parenthood.
Keywords
Working mother; Parenting burden; Young children;
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