The experiences of stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren
This study explored the experiences of stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren, using a phenomenological approach and qualitative exploratory design. Participants were recruited in the Gauteng area through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the information. The findings o...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-187022016-04-16T04:08:50Z The experiences of stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren Hutton, Karmen Visser, Elmarie Family systems theory Nuclear family Divorce Post-divorce contact Remarriage Stepfamily Stepmother Primary household/residence Non-residential stepchildren 306.8747 Stepchildren Interpersonal relations Step families -- Psychological aspects Adjustment psychology Stepmothers This study explored the experiences of stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren, using a phenomenological approach and qualitative exploratory design. Participants were recruited in the Gauteng area through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the information. The findings of this study indicate the following: the participants, in their role as stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren, experienced various challenges that were very stressful, especially during the early stages of stepfamily formation. The lack of acknowledgement of the stepmothers’ dedication to their stepchildren, as well as conflicting rules concerning how to care for the children, caused distress for the participants. Support from their partners, as well as improved stepfamily relationships over time, were acknowledged as contributing factors to the participants’ continued commitment to their stepfamilies. Further research on stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren is recommended Psychology M.A. (Clinical Psychology) 2015-06-04T09:32:48Z 2015-06-04T09:32:48Z 2014-09 Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18702 en 1 online resource (xiii, 180 leaves) |
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This study explored the experiences of stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren,
using a phenomenological approach and qualitative exploratory design. Participants were recruited in the Gauteng area through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the information. The findings of this study indicate the following: the participants, in their role as stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren, experienced various challenges that were very stressful, especially during the early stages of stepfamily formation. The lack of acknowledgement of the stepmothers’ dedication to their stepchildren, as well as conflicting rules concerning how to care for the children, caused distress for the participants. Support from their partners, as well as improved stepfamily relationships over time, were acknowledged as contributing factors to the participants’ continued commitment to their stepfamilies. Further research on stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren is recommended === Psychology === M.A. (Clinical Psychology) |
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The experiences of stepmothers of non-residential stepchildren |
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