Parenting Stress and Coping Strategies Adopted by Working Mothers; A Thematic Research

Workload, time constraints, and family dynamics, seeking social support, job flexibility and support from supervisors

In today's society, an increasing number of mothers are balancing the demands of work and family responsibilities. As more women enter the workforce, understanding the unique stressors faced by working mothers in their parenting role becomes paramount. The challenges of juggling work and family life can contribute to heightened levels of parenting stress, impacting maternal well-being and family dynamics. Furthermore, the strategies employed by working mothers to cope with these stressors are crucial for maintaining a healthy work-family balance and promoting positive parent-child relationships. However, there is a gap in our understanding of the specific stressors experienced by working mothers and the effectiveness of various coping strategies they adopt. The study likely involves an investigation into the unique stressors experienced by older first-time mothers and how they adapt to the demands of motherhood. Reece may have conducted interviews, surveys, or observational studies to assess stress levels, coping mechanisms, and maternal adaptation among this population.