RT Article
T1 Parenting and Mental Health needs of Young, Maltreated parents: implications for Prevention of intergenerational child maltreatment
JF Journal of family violence
VO 38
IS 4
SP 659
OP 672
A1 Aparicio, Elizabeth M.
A2 Channell Doig, Amara
A2 Jasczynski, Michelle
A2 Robinson, Jennifer L.
A2 Huq, Maisha
A2 Yoo, Jee Hun
A2 Hillig, Emily
A2 Lee, Kaitlyn
A2 Berkowitz, Allison
A2 Guastaferro, Kate
A2 Jones, Gary
A2 Bernardi, Chloe
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1842552635
AB PurposeChildren of young parents are at elevated risk for child abuse and neglect due to myriad challenges. Despite the dual need for parenting support and mental health support, most literature and programs separate these and do not address maltreated parenting youths’ intergenerational context. The current study explores parenting and mental health needs as intertwined, uplifting experiences of young adult mothers with child maltreatment histories, professionals serving them, and mothers’ own caregivers.MethodThrough a community-engaged research process, this grounded theory study was co-conceptualized and conducted through a university-community-based organization partnership. We conducted in-depth interviews with 23 participants: nine young, maltreated mothers aged 18–25 (M = 20.9) years, 14 professionals and two caregivers. Data were collected in the community and analyzed using grounded theory methods. We transcribed each interview and analyzed the transcripts using a structured process of open, focus, axial, and selective/theoretical coding. Rigor was enhanced through several strategies including reflexivity and member checking.ResultsGrounded theory analysis produced a detailed model of the process of accessing and receiving mental health and parenting support among young, maltreated mothers, including (1) Reckoning with the Impact of Childhood and Adolescent Trauma on Mental Health and Parenting; (2) Reaching Out; (3) Receiving Parenting Support; (4) Receiving Mental Health Support; and (5) Seeking a Change.ConclusionsFindings support a comprehensive approach for supporting young parents in improving the trajectories of their families through integrated approaches to parenting and mental health intervention.
K1 Teen pregnancy
K1 Mental Health
K1 Teen parenting
K1 Child maltreatment prevention
DO 10.1007/s10896-022-00387-5