First-time mothers’ experiences of meaningfulness during their third trimester of pregnancy
A focus on spirituality
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15345800 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amoné Redelinghuys (African Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa), Heleen Coetzee (African Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa), Vera Roos (0000-0003-2851-5826, African Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 246-251 |
| Publication date | 2014-05-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14330237.2014.906082 |
| OpenAlex | W1634875503 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 41 |
This study sought to gain in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of first-time mothers during their third trimester of pregnancy. The non-probability, purposive sample were Afrikaans speaking first-time mothers aged between 22 and 40 years. Data on their experiences of meaningfulness during their pregnancy were collected using the Mmogo-Method® and reflective journals. The data were thematically analyzed combining textual data and visual depictions. This group of first-time mothers expressed a very personal relationship with a Divine reality that they rely on and derive meaningfulness from their pregnancy and birthing experiences. They perceived a Divine reality as the giver of life and that they were given a responsibility to carry new life. Sense of meaningfulness during pregnancy was strongly associated with spirituality
Alternative medicine · Developmental psychology · Gestation · Obstetrics · Pregnancy · Spirituality · Third trimester · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
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Qualitative Quality
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |