A Qualitative Approach Toward Understanding the Transition from Career to Fulltime Motherhood

The dissertation begins by discussing the essence of the current study, which sought to accurately portray the experiences and realities of fulltime mothers, followed by a comprehensive literature review surrounding issues pertinent in motherhood. Subsequently, an explanation of the methodological approach utilized in the current study is provided, in addition to the overview of a pilot study which exemplified potential themes, obstacles, and assets anticipated within the actual research. The case studies of four women chosen to represent issues relevant to fulltime mothers are presented. Finally, the creation of a substantive Stay-at-home-mothering (i.e., SAHM) Model is offered, along with two SAHM portraits and a conclusion section, which includes an implications section along with an exploration of the personal discoveries made by the current researcher.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph. D.

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Counselor Education

Department dc:contributor.department

Counselor Education

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Vejar, Cynthia Marie

Chairs dc:contributor.committeechair

• Madison-Colmore, Octavia D.
• Maat, Mercedes ter

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Cline, Marvin Gerald
• Henderson, Tammy L.
• Rosen, Karen H.

• Stay-at-home mother
• Mother-child bond
• Career-related issues
• Mothering

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Dc Identifier Other

etd-04242003-201815

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/11265