| Summary: | 碩士 === 玄奘大學 === 應用心理學系碩士班 === 99 === The purpose of this study is to compare the parenting experiences and social network of single and married immigrant mothers in Taiwan. In the first stage, the investigator asked the children of 43 single immigrant mothers and 97 married immigrant mothers to complete “The Parenting Style Questionnaire” and asked these mothers to complete “The Immigrant Mother Social Network Questionnaire.” In the second stage, the investigator interviewed 2 single immigrant mothers and 2 married immigrant mothers, who participated the first stage of this study.
The results revealed similarities and differences between single and married immigrant mothers. From the aspect of similarities, single and married immigrant mothers shared similar background, such as their education level, socioeconomic status, and contris of origin. Second, most of the children reported the authoritative parenting style and the neglect parenting style used by their mothers. Third, these mothers reported having the hightest relationship connectivity with their colleagues.
From the aspect of differences, married immigrant mothers have more children thatn single immigrant mothers and have less economic hardship. In addition, while married immigrant mothers used more authoritative parenting styles, single immigrant mothers used more indulgent parenting styles. It should be noted that single immigrant mothers reported having weaker social network similarity, structure, connectivity, and lower social support as compared with married immigrant mothers. Based on these findings, the investigator provides suggestions for future researchers and those who work in the systems of immigrant mothers, including teachers, counselors, policy makers, and social workers.
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