Experiences Of Mothers Research Articles

“This Is Loneliness, Helplessness, Desolation…”: Exploring the Emotions and Emotion Regulation Experiences of Mothers of Children Diagnosed With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Background Caring for children with leukemia presents significant challenges and stress for mothers, which can negatively affect their psychological well-being. However, emotion regulation plays a vital role in maintaining psychological well-being during such stressful situations. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the emotions and emotion regulation strategies of mothers of children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Methods The research used a phenomenological approach. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 mothers in Turkey. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The COREQ checklist was used for reporting the research. Results Four themes and their subthemes emerged from the data: (1) emotional tides: anchor to hope from emotional suffering (emotional suffering and anchor to hope), (2) sources of emotions (meaning and effects of cancer, the child’s suffering and happiness, the burden of societal stigma, motherhood in the shadow of cancer, and social support and strains in relationships), (3) emotion regulation strategies (suppression, cognitive strategies, and behavioral strategies), and (4) difficulties of emotion regulation (lack of strategy, inability to notice and express emotions, and behaving impulsively). Conclusions Mothers of children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia often experience distressing emotions and struggle to maintain positive emotions and regulate their distress. They tend to rely on maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, such as suppression, catastrophizing, and rumination. Implications for Practice Nurses should recognize the emotional challenges faced by mothers and implement psychoeducational interventions that include adaptive emotion regulation strategies. This support can help mothers navigate the difficult emotions encountered during their child’s cancer journey.

Examination of the Feelings and Experiences of Postpartum Mothers Engaging with Social Media: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose: This study examined how postpartum mothers experience social media within the context of mothering and their postpartum body.Methods: A subsample of 20 mothers (age 23-42) of infants aged 0-6 months who were exposed to body-focused social media posts as part of an experimental study designed to test social media's impact on body dissatisfaction took part in semi-structured interviews. We used thematic analysis to identify themes and subthemes generated from the data.Results: We identified three themes in the study: (i) Social media provides a sense of connection with family and friends as a source of support, and connecting with others to gather information related to mothering and child-rearing; (ii) social media led mothers to engage in comparison regarding their bodies, lifestyles, and baby's development; and: (iii) mothers do not always recognize the influence of social media on their feelings.Conclusions: Findings can help guide prenatal and postpartum interventions and equip healthcare professionals with the information needed to support postpartum mothers in maintaining a positive body image and mothering experience when engaging online.

The Lived Experiences of Mothers Living with HIV in West Papua, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study.

Mothers living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may experience adjustment issues due to their illness progression and the risk of intergenerational transmission of the disease. Existing research on women living with HIV has focused on how psychological transitions such as child care and breastfeeding influence maternal life, and how socioeconomic status, stigma, and social support impact psychological transitions. Little is known about the experiences of mothers living with HIV in Indonesia. This study employed interpretive phenomenological methods to learn about the experiences of mothers living with HIV in West Papua, Indonesia. Twenty mothers with HIV were invited to participate in a study at a public health center. Themes identified were emotional reaction to HIV diagnosis, destruction of relationships, treatment burden, emotional coping, motherhood, and uncertainty about their child's future status. Formal and informal peer-led support groups may be practical tools for increasing partner communication and antiretroviral therapy uptake and decreasing HIV vertical transmission, especially in low-resource contexts.

Navigating father-child relationships in single mother families: an exploratory narrative analysis

ABSTRACT This study explores the intricate dynamics of father-child relationships in single mother households within the Ghanaian context. The key objective is to understand the experiences of mothers and children in single mother households regarding how fathers were perceived, how they cope with the absence of fathers, and most importantly, how this influenced the dynamics of father-child relationships. Underpinned by the the exploratory narrative analysis, I conducted interviews with 25 participants – comprising 15 single mothers and 10 children, which provided authentic and poignant perspectives on the subject matter. The narrative analysis reveals irresponsibility, unreliability, lack of care, and emotional absence in the portrayal of absent fathers. On the emotional influence of fathers’ absence on children, themes such as ‘emotional distress and abandonment,’ resentment, and negative attachment were uncovered. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that ideologies and emotional complexities embedded in the use of negative language influences the experiences and dynamics of father-child interactions; and these experiences inturn, influence the strong use of negative language. Language, therefore, shapes emotions and vice versa, and experiences reinforce it – making them antecedents of resentment or empathy between children and their absent biological fathers. Key takeaways include fostering open communication, and empathy, challenging structural and social norms, and nurturing supportive ecosystems for single mothers and their children. Overall, the study lays a foundation for future research and interventions that promote well-being and familial bonds within the Ghanaian context.

Mother of the Nation? Jacinda Ardern, social media and the politics of motherhood

ABSTRACT Three months after taking office as Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern posted a now iconic image of hei matau (fish hooks) to her Instagram account announcing her pregnancy. Only the second leader of a nation in modern history to give birth while in office, Ardern’s announcement was significant not only in substance but also in style. In this article, we situate Ardern’s leadership in the international literature on motherhood and politics, analysing how she used social media to communicate with her followers about her experiences of motherhood and their responses to her posts. We employ a thematic analysis of multimodal data to explore Ardern’s personalisation of social media posts, focusing on content related to motherhood shared on her two most active platforms, Facebook and Instagram. We identify four key themes in how she portrayed herself as a mother and political leader and how followers responded to these portrayals: i. political presence of motherhood, ii. everyday motherhood, iii. making care visible, iv. mother of the nation. Our analysis shows that across her social media, Ardern challenged traditional conceptions of political leadership and motherhood. Her posts presented realistic expectations and experiences of motherhood as a working mother, contributed to more inclusive leadership norms and subverted neoliberal mothering scripts.

‘It is an emotional rollercoaster!!!’ Experiences of mothers of preterm newborns seeking care at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: a qualitative phenomenological study

ObjectiveTo describe, through the phenomenological lens, the experiences of mothers following preterm birth and admitted at a tertiary hospital.MethodsDesignDescriptive phenomenological study.SettingNeonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a tertiary hospital in...

Experiences of tongue tie when breastfeeding twins: A qualitative study.

Tongue tie is an added complication when breastfeeding, but little is known about the role tongue tie might play when breastfeeding twins. Twins are much less likely to be breastfed than singleton babies due to added complications regarding pregnancy, birth and ongoing care. Tongue tie can cause breastfeeding barriers including poor latch, inefficient milk transfer and nipple pain. The aim of this study was to conduct an in-depth exploration of the experiences of mothers who have breastfeed twins with suspected or diagnosed tongue tie. Interview and qualitative survey data exploring the experience of breastfeeding twins and multiples were analysed with a focus on the experiences of participants reporting on suspected or diagnosed tongue tie. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Three themes were developed. These were: 1) feeling disempowered by tongue tie denial; which illustrated the experience of dismissal by healthcare professionals, 2) the avoidable impact of diagnostic delay; highlighting the practical, physical and psychological impact of tongue tie, and 3) improvements following intervention; illustrating the immediate improvements experienced following frenotomy. Mothers who suspect tongue tie find themselves disempowered by denial of their experiences and needing to fight for intervention. Long delays lead to distress for both mother and child while intervention often leads to instant improvement. Improved healthcare professional training and healthcare policy changes are needed to improve tongue tie support and intervention for parents of twins and reduce the threat to mother and child health and wellbeing. Problem or Issue: Breastfeeding rates for twins are much lower than for singleton babies. For some infants tongue tie may be an additional barrier to breastfeeding success. Research with parents of singleton babies has shown that tongue tie can cause distress, frustration and physical pain for mothers who report dismissal by healthcare professionals and a need to fight for support. The voices of parents of infants with tongue tie who have successfully breastfed twins are presented. Like parents of singleton infants, they experienced diagnostic delays and psychological and physical impacts of tongue tie. Intervention was often sought privately when NHS support was lacking. Regardless of source, tongue tie intervention often led to immediate improvement highlighting how the added stresses and challenges created by tongue tie for twin parents could be prevented with appropriate support and intervention following birth.

Voces de madres juarenses: la experiencia de maternar a un hijo o hija con discapacidad

Mothers of sons and daughters with disabilities usually invest time, money, physical and mental energy, in addition to managing care and attention to basic needs. Although these activities are usually vital, mothers are often not recognized as people who also need care, leading them to live alone, facing impacts and challenges in various areas of their lives. Through qualitative research, sought to know: what and how have the experiences of mothering a son or daughter with some type of disability, physical limitation, condition or mental problem been in Ciudad Juárez? For this, three open interviews were carried out, the information obtained was analyzed from the thematic analysis approach. The results are presented in 5 categories to show the voices of mothers of sons and daughters with disabilities about: 1) the beginning of the experience of mothering in front medical violence, 2) loneliness, isolation and their impacts on mothers, 3) emotions and family dynamics in front of disability, 4) mothering in the presence and absence of support networks and 5) guides and care criteria proposed by and for mothers of sons and daughters with disabilities. It is concluded that loneliness and isolation are main factors for experiencing impacts and effects in various areas of life of mothers, while providing information, awareness and support on disability and mothering are care guides in the voices of mothers.

Infant feeding for women with an eating disorder: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Mothers with eating disorders can face additional challenges with infant feeding, and there is evidence they are likely to cease breastfeeding earlier than intended. However, there is little research exploring this. The present study used interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore the lived experience of infant feeding for mothers suffering from or recovering from an eating disorder. Semistructured interviews were conducted with six women-five who had breastfed and one who formula-fed. The women experienced two incompatible worlds-motherhood and an eating disorder. Tensions were sometimes resolved by reducing eating disordered behaviour alongside immersion in motherhood. Two participants did not find infant feeding particularly important for their journey into motherhood. Four recounted a positive shift in their relationship to their body through breastfeeding and felt their embodied experience of mothering provided a route out of eating disordered behaviour. However, doubts about their mothering and infant feeding capabilities could be amplified by feeling mistrusted by others and by the relative silence around eating disorders within maternity care services. Respectful dialogue with health care professionals was particularly valued where this occurred. Although long-term outcomes for the participants are unknown, the study suggests women with a history of eating disorders can form successful breastfeeding relationships and may be motivated to engage in collaborative risk assessment. However, they need support in managing emotional challenges. Training around eating disorders for maternity care professionals is likely to be useful for enhancing confidence in engaging mothers proactively to share concerns about eating, weight and body shape.

Lived Experiences of Mothers of Deaf Children amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mothers of deaf children encounter many difficulties in parenting their children amidst the pandemic. They need to cope with educational resources to help promote family–professional relationships and advance the effectiveness of the child’s intervention. This research delved into the lived experiences of 14 mothers of deaf learners in the Division of Mandaue City during the COVID-19 pandemic, the school year 2021-2022. The interview guide was used to conduct in-depth interviews, during which the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study revealed that mothers experience difficulty handling their deaf children academically, for they have little or no knowledge of the basic concepts of sign language. The six themes that emerged in the study were: Parents Limited Ability to Communicate with the Hearing-Impaired Children, Problems in the Preparation of the Learning Environment, Modular Instruction was not Fitted for Special Education, Usefulness of Constructed Modules to the Mothers and Children in Understanding the Lessons, Teachers Association Aide the Mothers Modular Instruction and Usefulness of the Learning Guides Provided by the School to Educate the Child. The study concluded that mothers of elementary deaf learners with impairments had experienced multifaceted problems due to the absence of face-to-face instruction.

Emotions perceived by Mayan women during the perinatal period

Attention to emotional disorders during the perinatal stage is a crucial aspect; during this period, the mother experiences a series of significant changes that can influence her well-being and, therefore, that of the newborn. Appropriate detection and treatment of emotional disorders, such as perinatal depression and anxiety, are essential to ensure a healthy environment. The objective of this study was to describe the emotions perceived during the perinatal period by women of the Mayan ethnic group. This analysis is essential to better understand emotional experiences and provide a solid foundation for the development of mental health interventions. We sought to identify the predominant feelings, when faced with questions related to their emotions and actions in certain situations. Finally, it was possible to obtain proposals from the Mayan community, which reflected their main needs for the well-being of their mental health.

AİLƏNİN PSİXOLOJİ MÜHİTİ VƏ ONUN SUBYEKTLƏRİ

The issues raised in the article are related to the psychological environment of the family and the family subjects that create it. The author connects these ideas with world culture. He says that the foundation of every person's birth, growth, assimilation to the culture of the environment and the world begins with the family. The development of children, the formation of their personality, is connected with the culture carried by the family. It is shown that the family is one of the most important social institutions of every society. It is here that a person is prepared for life. Here he gains the experience of fatherhood and motherhood. The family transmits its socio-cultural experience to its children. The culture of fatherhood and motherhood is inculcated in them. Hard work and moral integrity are cultivated. The family protects its members from dangers. It supports and supports him. Thus, mutual relations between family subjects regulate the psychological environment in the family. Therefore, everyone should be responsible for making the family environment healthy, positive and desirable. The article mentions the importance of approaching the issue investigated in the field from an ethnopsychological and ethnopedagogical perspective.

Ushering a Witness: A Psychosocial Theory of Maternal Intrafamily Trauma Communication in the Refugee Family System.

The ways that families communicate about traumatic experiences is a critical social process. Intrafamily trauma communication encompasses approaches through which family members share and respond to difficult past experiences. We examined the embedded communication processes and actions of war-affected Karen maternal caregivers living post-resettlement in the United States, as they described disclosures of torture and war trauma experiences to their children. Using a modified approach to a constructivist-oriented grounded theory, we analyzed 33 in-depth qualitative interviews. Narrative experiences of mothers and synthesized storylines shaped a psychosocial theory of maternal intrafamily trauma communication, Ushering a Witness. The core category was depicted by the coalescence of three distinct conceptual, temporal phases and corresponding properties: (a) Appraising: Communication decision-making, (b) (Co-)Constructing: Act of communicating, and (c) Amending: Developing awareness and reevaluating purpose, response, and approach to communication. Findings will facilitate further exploration of the relationships between the intergenerational effects of trauma and intergenerational communication.

Breastfeeding Journeys: Comparing Mothers' Experiences with Autistic and Neurotypical Infants.

Breastfeeding is a complex task that requires proficiency at several key developmental skills to feed successfully. It is unclear how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects an infant's breastfeeding experience and conflicting reports exist on shortened breastfeeding duration in infants later diagnosed with ASD. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of mothers breastfeeding both their autistic and neurotypical children to better understand the differences in their breastfeeding experiences and maternal and infant factors that contributed to breastfeeding cessation in their autistic child. Twenty-four mothers of an autistic child who had feeding difficulties in the first 12 months of life, initiated breastfeeding, and also had a neurotypical child participated in semi-structured interviews regarding breastfeeding initiation, cessation, and challenges encountered during breastfeeding. Analysis revealed four major themes: (1) the struggle with latch, including infant behavior that hindered latching; (2) breastfeeding challenges, including problematic breastfeeding behavior by the infant; (3) cessation of breastfeeding, including physical symptoms of the infant that lead to breastfeeding cessation; and (4) breastfeeding the neurotypical sibling, including mother's detection of different breastfeeding behaviors in neurotypical and autistic child. Breastfeeding behaviors described by mothers may indicate early signs of autism including early sensory sensitivity, lack of regulation, repetitive behaviors, and impaired social behaviors. Further research is needed to discern if these breastfeeding behaviors can be used to help identify early signs of autism and employed as additional surveillance for neurodevelopmental concerns at a young age.

Mothers' Experiences with Postnatal Home Visits by Community Health Nurses in Selected Districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana

Background: Efforts have been made to improve maternal and child health care globally, with a focus on promoting postnatal care for mothers and babies. Timely intervention during the postpartum period can potentially avert health issues from progressing into chronic conditions, which could have lasting consequences on women, infants, and their families. In spite of the known significance of postnatal visits for enhancing maternal and child health care, concerns still exist regarding maternal and infant health care in the Ashanti Region and Ghana as a whole. This study aimed to explore and describe mothers’ experiences of postnatal home visits received from community health nurses’ (CHNs) in selected districts of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. Method: Qualitative research method was used to collect data from the study participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using 15 postnatal mothers. Data were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. Results: One main theme and two categories emerged from the overall analysis of the data from the mothers. Theme emerged was: experiences of mothers during postnatal home visits. The two key categories included: 1. Encouraging experiences with postnatal home visits; highlighting emotional support, skilled nursing care, dedicated time and continuous support from some CHNs and 2. Barriers to effective postnatal home visitation; emphasizing challenges such as negative attitudes of some CHNs, resource constraints, cultural conflicts with evidence-based modern practices and inconsistent caregivers. Conclusion: Mothers appreciated the convenience of receiving baby assessments and immunizations at home, avoiding long queues and reducing transportation costs. Furthermore, trusting, respectful relationship between nurses and mothers significantly enhances communication, making mothers more receptive to guidance and health advice. Attentive listening, emotional support, and consistent care from community health nurses contribute to a positive bond, leading to greater comfort and confidence among mothers in discussing health concerns.

Family Friendly? A Matrifocal Critical Realist exploration of mothers’ experiences of parent focused policies in Sixth Form & FE Colleges

This paper outlines the research process undertaken when using a small-scale qualitative study to explore the experiences of mothers in the tertiary education sector as they combine their working lives with their mothering. It explores the context for the research and reviews the literature surrounding mothers working in education, feminist policy analysis and feminist motherhood research. The use of Matricentric Feminism and Critical Realism to provide a theoretical framework to the study is discussed, along with an explanation of how the two differing theories may be combined to create a novel analytical framework. The paper explains the methods used within a feminist methodology and a discussion of the methods of data analysis used is undertaken. It then concludes by suggesting how all these can combine to allow for an explanation of how policies are experienced by the mothers in the study and how changes could be made to improve this experience.

Mothers in Urban India: Exploring Identity

Motherhood is a life-changing event. The experience of motherhood in middle-class married Indian women is explored in this qualitative study. The aim of this study was to understand ‘how’ motherhood is incorporated into identity within the context of competing discourses of patriarchy vis-à-vis modernism and feminism. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 urban women, and the data were analysed using thematic analysis. The following themes were identified: roles as contributing to identity, role conflict, social support and growth. From the Eriksonian perspective, motherhood is viewed as a period of psycho-social crises in which the original identity goes through a process of transformation to emerge anew. Implications of an integrated identity for the well-being of mothers are discussed.

"Learning from those who know the system inside and out": Experiences of physician mothers who are informal caregivers.

For physicians, the added responsibility of being an informal caregiver (IC, providing regular care for seriously ill loved ones) can create challenges such as increased rates of burnout that have received little attention. In this study, we explored physician mothers' informal caregiving experiences and probed their perspectives on how health systems can better support their needs. From September 14, 2021, to October 31, 2021, we distributed an online survey to a national sample of physician mothers who self-identified as ICs; survey questions examined their caregiving responsibilities and perspectives on workplace changes needed to support them. Of 23 respondents, 48% were caregivers for a child, and 74% coresided with their care recipient; 26% spent on average 40 hr per week caregiving and 44% were ICs for 5 years or more. Main caregiving responsibilities included communicating with health care providers (91%) and managing and/or attending medical appointments (70%). Three central themes emerged from open-ended questions: (a) "It's an exhausting and unrecognized burden"; (b) "Our health care system is difficult to navigate, even for physicians"; and (c) "Flexible work schedules, no penalties." Within these themes, respondents described feeling unrecognized and unsupported as ICs in their workplaces. Physician mothers who are ICs fill critical, demanding roles as health care leaders and caregivers at home. Balancing these dual roles presents significant challenges that can have adverse effects, leaving physician-mother ICs vulnerable to burnout and attrition. Targeted support strategies including flexible staffing models, expanded telehealth, and paid informal caregiving leave may improve experiences for physician ICs more generally. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Emotional Experiences of Mothers with High-Risk Pregnancy in the Third Trimester

Pendahuluan: Kehamilan risiko tinggi merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat memengaruhi kondisi emosional ibu, terutama di trimester ketiga. Berdasarkan data Profil Kesehatan Provinsi Jawa Tengah tahun 2022, tercatat 1.250 kasus kehamilan risiko tinggi di wilayah tersebut, dengan 320 kasus terjadi di Kota Tegal. Dari jumlah tersebut, 95 kasus kehamilan risiko tinggi ditemukan di Puskesmas Tegal Barat dalam kurun waktu Januari hingga Oktober 2022. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan pengalaman emosional ibu yang menjalani kehamilan risiko tinggi pada trimester ketiga. Metode: Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologi. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi terhadap 6 ibu dengan kehamilan risiko tinggi sebagai informan utama, serta 2 informan pendukung, yaitu bidan dan tenaga kesehatan di Puskesmas Tegal Barat. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ibu dengan kehamilan risiko tinggi di trimester ketiga menghadapi berbagai emosi, seperti kecemasan terhadap keselamatan janin (80% informan), rasa takut akan komplikasi persalinan (67% informan), hingga perasaan terisolasi akibat pembatasan aktivitas fisik (50% informan). Dukungan emosional dari keluarga dan tenaga kesehatan terbukti memainkan peran penting dalam membantu ibu menghadapi tantangan ini. Namun, kurangnya pemahaman tentang kondisi medis mereka sering memperburuk kecemasan yang dirasakan oleh ibu. Simpulan: Studi ini menyoroti pentingnya dukungan psikososial dari penyedia layanan kesehatan melalui konseling dan edukasi prenatal untuk membantu ibu hamil berisiko tinggi mengelola emosi mereka. Selain itu, dukungan keluarga, terutama dari suami, memainkan peran penting dalam memberikan dukungan emosional dan menciptakan lingkungan yang kondusif. Kolaborasi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup ibu dan mengurangi risiko komplikasi serius. Introduction: High-risk pregnancy is one of the factors that can affect a mother's emotional condition, especially in the third trimester. According to the 2022 Health Profile of Central Java Province, there were 1,250 cases of high-risk pregnancy in the region, with 320 cases occurring in Tegal City. Of these, 95 high-risk pregnancy cases were found at the Tegal Barat Health Center between January and October 2022. This study aims to describe the emotional experiences of mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies in the third trimester. Method: The research uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations with 6 mothers with high-risk pregnancies as main informants, along with 2 supporting informants, namely midwives and healthcare workers at the Tegal Barat Health Center. Result: The results show that mothers with high-risk pregnancies in the third trimester face various emotions, such as anxiety about the safety of the fetus (80% of informants), fear of complications during labor (67% of informants), and feelings of isolation due to physical activity restrictions (50% of informants). Emotional support from family and healthcare workers has been shown to play an important role in helping mothers face these challenges. However, the lack of understanding about their medical conditions often exacerbates the anxiety felt by the mothers. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of psychosocial support from healthcare providers and family, particularly husbands, in aiding high-risk pregnant women to manage emotions. Such collaboration enhances the mother's quality of life and lowers the risk of complications.

Experiences of migrant seasonal agricultural worker mothers in earthquakes: A phenomenological study.

Seasonal agricultural migration leads to both economic hardship and humanitarian challenges. Individuals involved in this migration face severe poverty and deprivation, with mothers critical participants in agrarian work, being especially vulnerable due to challenging conditions and family responsibilities. This study explores the experiences of migratory seasonal agricultural worker mothers and their children, particularly how the earthquake in Turkey impacted them on February 6, 2023. This descriptive phenomenological study was conducted with seasonal agricultural worker mothers who participated in hazelnut harvest in northern Turkey between August and September 2023. Study data were obtained from 22 mothers who agreed to participate. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA 2022 qualitative data analysis program. It has been determined that the earthquake affects both mothers and children, creates confusion in mothers, creates fear, anxiety, and insecurity in children, and causes behavioral problems such as insomnia and loss of appetite. It has also been determined that positive changes occur in mothers' parenting practices and strengthen family ties. It has been revealed that mothers derive their psychological resilience from their belief systems and social interactions. It was concluded that earthquake experiences positively and negatively affected migratory seasonal agricultural worker mothers and caused emotional and behavioral problems in children.