Identity and mothering: the second generation of Ghanaian migrants

Despite the vast literature in existence concerning the topic of ‘motherhood’, limited studies have been attempted to explore the mothering experiences of British ethnic minority mothers living in the United Kingdom. This study was undertaken with the aim of exploring, clarifying and describing the phenomenon of ‘identity’ and its influence on the mothering practices of eight minority mothers, giving voice to their experiences. A reflexive heuristic methodology was applied and Van Kaam’s modified method of analysis was utilised. The findings revealed that ‘identity’ is a complex phenomenon. Rather than remaining defined by their racial, intergenerational or cultural group associations, the mothers were altering their mothering techniques to suit their preferences and this process appeared to be one which remained open to modification.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

DProf thesis

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Middlesex University / New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC)

Year dc:date.issued

2020

Author dc:creator

• Ofori, J.

• Existential, Mothering, Motherhood, ‘Self’ Identity, Ethnic Identity, Second Generation of Ghanaian Migrants

Identifier

oai:repository.mdx.ac.uk:89y7w

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.mdx.ac.uk:89y7w