Personal growth of single mothers by choice in the transition to motherhood: a comparative study

Chasson, Miriam; Ben‐Ari, Orit Taubman –

doi:10.1080/02646838.2020.1718627

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“…It is interesting to note that the loss of a parent contributed to PG above and beyond the contribution of the parent’s background variables and resources. This is consistent with the results of previous studies examining growth in the transition to parenthood in challenging circumstances (e.g., Chasson & Taubman – Ben-Ari, 2020; Porat-Zyman et al, 2017). Two explanations may be offered for this finding.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…In recent years, a growing body of research has investigated PG in the context of normative life events that may be experienced as stressful, including the transition to parenthood (Taubman – Ben-Ari, 2012, 2019). Studies have found not only that new mothers may exhibit growth (Taubman – Ben-Ari et al, 2009) and that mothers report more growth than fathers (Spielman & Taubman – Ben-Ari, 2009), but also that parents of preterm infants display more growth than parents of full-terms (Porat-Zyman et al, 2017; Spielman & Taubman – Ben-Ari, 2009), and that single mothers by choice report more growth than mothers in a spousal relationship (Chasson & Taubman – Ben-Ari, 2020). These findings suggest a link between PG and more challenging circumstances.…”

Section: Pg In the Transition To Parenthoodmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Personal growth in the transition to parenthood following recent parental loss.

Ben-Yaakov¹,

Taubman–Ben-Ari²

2021

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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Objective: Although the factors associated with personal growth (PG) in the transition to parenthood have been studied in recent years, the impact of a previous stressful event has been rarely considered. This study explores the possibility that parents who lost their own parent in the years leading up to the birth of their first child will report enhanced PG. It examines the unique and combined contribution to PG in the transition to parenthood of recent parental loss, as well as the bond with the parents, the internal resource of meaning in life, and basic demographic variables. Method: Self-report questionnaires were completed by 224 Israeli parents up to 1 year following the birth of their first child. Of these, 112 had lost one of their parents during the past 7 years and 112 had not. Results: Hierarchical regression revealed that the recent loss of a parent contributed significantly to greater PG. In addition, higher PG was associated with younger age, higher presence of meaning in life, search for meaning, and perceived maternal care, and lower paternal overprotection. Conclusions: The study extends knowledge of PG among new parents, indicating that it may be related to the parent’s personal circumstances, and specifically to a previous stressful event in their lives, and their relationships with their own parents. On the practical level, understanding the consequences of parental loss for PG in the transition to parenthood can help professionals develop specially designed interventions for new parents who have recently lost a parent.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Pg In the Transition To Parenthoodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Personal growth in the transition to parenthood following recent parental loss.

Ben-Yaakov¹,

Taubman–Ben-Ari²

2021

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

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“…A comparison of single heterosexual mothers, coupled heterosexual mothers, and coupled lesbian mothers with 4-8-yearolds found higher psychological distress and poorer social support in single mothers compared to both comparison groups and higher parenting stress in single mothers than heterosexual coupled mothers (Shechner et al 2010). However, a study of single mothers with toddlers found greater personal growth in single mothers than coupled mothers (Chasson & Taubman-Ben-Ari 2020).…”

Section: Intentional Single Motherhoodmentioning

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Impact of New Family Forms on Parenting and Child Development

Imrie

Golombok

2020

Annu. Rev. Dev. Psychol.

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The structure of families has changed significantly over the last 40 years due to changes in legislation, technology, and societal attitudes. This article examines parenting and child development in new family forms, i.e., family forms that did not exist or were not visible until the latter part of the twentieth century. First, we give an overview of the historical and current context of new family forms. Then, we discuss parenting and child development in six new family types: families with lesbian mothers, families with gay fathers, intentional single-mother families, donor conception families, surrogacy families, and families with trans parents. Next, we discuss how research on the impact of new family forms on parenting and child development can inform our understanding of the relative influence of family processes and family structure on child development and parenting. We conclude with directions for future research. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Developmental Psychology, Volume 2 is December 15, 2020. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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“…La mujer suele ser afectada en su bienestar desde la etapa inicial de su decisión hasta la transición real a la maternidad; convertirse en madre es una transición de vida muy importante, que despierta sentimientos de satisfacción y recompensa junto con cargas físicas y mentales, que pueden inducir estrés en la transición a la maternidad e incluso cuando asumen el rol de madres como sustento de su familia (30) .…”

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Resiliencia Durante La Emergencia Sanitaria Por Covid-19, en Mujeres Jefas De Hogar Residentes en Una Zona De Carabayllo

Casaperalta¹,

Echevarria²,

Mamani³

2020

Ágora

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Objetivos: El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la resiliencia durante la emergencia sanitaria por COVID-19, en mujeres jefas de hogar residentes en una zona de Carabayllo. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio basado en el enfoque cuantitativo. Su diseño fue descriptivo y transeccional. La población estuvo conformada por 315 mujeres jefas de hogar. Se utilizó la técnica de encuesta y se midió la variable principal con el Cuestionario CD-RISC-10, que permitió evaluar la capacidad y habilidad de hacer frente a la adversidad. El instrumento presenta 10 enunciados y es unidimensional. Resultados: En relación al estado civil, predomino las participantes que son convivientes con 53,7% (n=169). En cuanto al grado de instrucción, predomino las que tienen nivel básico secundario con 47,6% (n=150). En relación a la ocupación, predomino las que están sin ocupación (52,4%), seguido de las que tienen trabajo eventual (46,3%). De acuerdo al nivel de resiliencia, predomino el nivel moderado con 49% (n=155), seguido del alto en un 27,9% (n=88) y finalmente el bajo con 22,9% (n=72). Conclusiones: De acuerdo al nivel de resiliencia, resalto el nivel moderado, seguido del nivel alto y bajo. La pandemia genera una situación de adversidad, que hace más difícil la vida a este grupo de mujeres que viven en una zona vulnerable, de ahí la importancia de conocer los niveles de resiliencia que pueden permitir elaborar estrategias que les permita afrontar mejor esta situación de crisis social y sanitaria.

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Personal growth of single mothers by choice in the transition to motherhood: a comparative study

Cited by 24 publications

References 31 publications

Personal growth in the transition to parenthood following recent parental loss.

Personal growth in the transition to parenthood following recent parental loss.

Impact of New Family Forms on Parenting and Child Development

Resiliencia Durante La Emergencia Sanitaria Por Covid-19, en Mujeres Jefas De Hogar Residentes en Una Zona De Carabayllo

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