Sources of Parenting Information in Low SES Mothers

Berkule-Silberman, Samantha B.; Dreyer, Benard P.; Huberman, Harris S.; Klass, Perri; Mendelsohn, Alan L.

doi:10.1177/0009922809351092

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“…Berkule-Silberman et al, 2010;Shieh et al, 2009); and the role of social context, incidental information gathering and information practices. However, previous studies have also been largely limited to highly educated individuals self-P .).…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The challenges faced by information providers may be compounded by our limited understanding of the information needs of mothers, and recognising information seeking as a process of social construction (Pettigrew et al, 2001), our limited understanding of the people, places and experiences which constitute their collective sources of information (Fisher & Landry, 2007;Berkule-Silberman et al, 2010).…”

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The everyday life information seeking behaviours of first-time mothers

Loudon

Buchanan

Ruthven

2016

Journal of Documentation

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The authors are grateful to the mothers and staff from the support group and representatives from the local health and library services, who all very generously shared their time and experiences. Structured AbstractPurpose The study investigates the everyday life information seeking behaviours of first-time mothers, as they encounter new, significant and pressing information needs which arise alongside their new responsibilities.Design/methodology/approach -A qualitative approach, combining narrative interviews with participatory methods to facilitate engagement and remain sensitive to the social context.Findings -Mothers particularly valued the experiential nature of information received from peers or family members. However, fear of judgment influenced their use of interpersonal sources, both onand off-line. Their accounts of information seeking contained instances of confusion, tension, conflict, and information overload. F information needs from others, including healthcare professionals.Research limitations/implications -There was a notable absence of younger (<20 y.o.) and/or less educated mothers in the study. This corresponds to previous findings which report that very young mothers are reluctant to participate in support groups with older mothers. They remain an understudied and potentially marginalised group. Practical implications -The findings show how social support groups can mitigate for societal information within a trusted environment. The study highlights the importance of healthcare and information services professionals remaining sensitive to such pressures. Relatedly, the finding that public libraries are used very little has implications for audience engagement and service provision.Originality/value -Focused upon firstof parenthood, the study provides insight into how relationships and experiences with information gatekeepers and others influences information seeking behaviours. Provides evidence that fear of judgment can influence information seeking behaviour, helping us to understand why some information sources, although considered important and useful, can be used very little.

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Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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The everyday life information seeking behaviours of first-time mothers

Loudon

Buchanan

Ruthven

2016

Journal of Documentation

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“…Several studies have supported the notion that pediatricians are the main technical source for parental advice on the development and education of children (Berkule-Silberman, Dreyer, Huberman, Klass, & Mendelsohn, 2010;Harkness, Super, & Keefer, 1992;Harkness et al, 1996;Hidalgo & Menéndez, 2009;Hidalgo, Menéndez, López, & Sánchez, 2004;Nunes, 2004;Nunes & Ayala, 2007;Young, Davis, Schoen, & Parker, 1998).…”

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confidence: 98%

Pediatricians' ideas about child development and education

Nunes¹

2011

Psicol. Reflex. Crit.

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In Andalusia (Spain), pediatricians are the main formal counseling source about children's development and education. Unfortunately, there is a limited knowledge about their ideas, practices and skills to guide parents. In this study, through the content analysis of 26 pediatrician interviews, we describe their ideas and goals about anticipatory guidance. We also analyze their perceptions about parental practices and the educative messages given to parents. The results show that pediatrician agenda focus mainly on biomedical issues, such as nutrition, accident prevention and growth monitoring. Child development and education are not priorities and issues like psychomotor development and language are only approached to fill out medical records. Keywords: Pediatricians' Ideas; Parental Practices; Child Development; Child Education. ResumoNa Andaluzia (Espanha), os pediatras são a principal fonte técnica de aconselhamento sobre o desenvolvimento e a educação infantil. No entanto existe um conhecimento limitado sobre as suas ideias, práticas e habilidades para orientar os pais. Neste estudo, através da análise de conteúdo das entrevistas realizadas a vinte e seis pediatras, descrevem-se os objectivos da agenda pediátrica, as percepções sobre as práticas parentais e as mensagens educativas transmitidas aos pais. Os resultados mostram que a agenda pediátrica é centrada sobretudo nos temas biomédicos, como alimentação, prevenção de acidentes e crescimento. O desenvolvimento e a educação da criança não são prioridades e os temas relacionados com o desenvolvimento psicomotor e linguagem são abordados sobretudo para preencher a história clínica. Palavras-chave: Concepções; Pediatras; Práticas Parentais; Educação; Desenvolvimento Infantil.The task of parents is to create a safe, coherent and organized world according to norms, rules and values where their children can develop. In this regard, parents need information and orientation to help them make the best decisions and to feel confident about health, development and education-related actions. Parental educational practices do not occur in a void, and they are not automatic reactions to their children's behavior. Indeed, parents think, question, feel and decide (Monteiro & Castro, 1997;Nunes, 2008).An emphasis on the cognitive dimension of parental views in the 1980s stimulated research on parental ideas about the nature, development and education of children within the field of developmental psychology. Several studies have shown that parental ideas influence the relationships and educational practices towards their children, which can have significant consequences on children's psychological development (Goodnow & Collins, 1994;McGillicuddy-DeLisi, 1992;Palacios, Hidalgo, & Moreno, 2003;Siegel, 1992).According to Harkness, Super, Keefer, Raghavan and Kipp (1996), parental ideas are a product of the integration of parents' individual experiences and the cultural experiences of the family. Thus, the development of experience within the family and the community,...

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“…Extensive research shows that parents use the Internet frequently to access parenting information online and to network, share information, and receive social support (Dworkin et al 2013). There are however, class differences regarding how parents utilize the Internet, as Berkule-Silberman et al (2010) found in a cross-sectional analysis of mother-infant dyads at Bellevue Medical Center in New York City. Plantin and Daneback (2009) also found in their literature review that older parents and parents with more formal education utilize the Internet at greater rates, but these differences are becoming less pronounced.…”

Section: The Internet and The Altered Landscape Of Family Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

Feminist Ethnography in Cyberspace: Imagining Families in the Cloud

Bjork‐James

2015

Sex Roles

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This article explores the relevance of the ethnographic study of the Internet for feminist scholars interested in families. The online world is an emerging field site for feminist scholars investigating spousal, parental, and kin relations, one that opens up new arenas of study but also requires novel methodological approaches. The proliferation of cybercommunities and computer-mediated communication has radically altered how we live, communicate, and gather, share, and produce knowledge. This is particularly true for families, as new media technologies have impacted how families form, interact, and understand themselves and the world. Web 2.0 offers the potential for new imagined communities, new forms of social and political resistance, and new identities and networks that can transcend or reinforce traditional understandings of community, nation, and family. This article begins with a critical review of relevant literature (primarily from the United States) and offers several case studies that show the relevance of cyber-ethnography to feminist researchers interested in families. As the cases illustrate, ethnographers face new methodological and ethical issues associated with cyber studies and cyber-ethnography. Given the changing media landscapes families find themselves in, scholars of gender and families are well served to think through the effects of new media on families and the methodological benefits and challenges for studying these new forms of communication.

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Sources of Parenting Information in Low SES Mothers

Cited by 25 publications

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The everyday life information seeking behaviours of first-time mothers

The everyday life information seeking behaviours of first-time mothers

Pediatricians' ideas about child development and education

Feminist Ethnography in Cyberspace: Imagining Families in the Cloud

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