title: The experiential meaning of well-being for employed mothers.
abstract: Employed mothers must constantly juggle and balance the multiple roles they face on a daily basis, which can be overwhelming and may adversely affect well-being and health. Findings are presented from a naturalistic-inquiry study that explored how employed mothers with preschool-age children experience positive well-being in their lives. Interviews were conducted with 16 mothers who worked full time and had at least one preschool-age child living at home. Findings included seven categories reflective of experiential well-being: mutuality, spirituality, child-centeredness, acceptance, happiness, security, and enrichment of the world. Results of this study are anticipated to contribute to a foundation for theory development and subsequent theory testing for promoting well-being.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Texas at Tyler, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Weber
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006240:Happiness; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017748:Time Management; D014931:Women, Working / Q000523:psychology*