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Area of Science:

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  • Psychology
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Lone-mother families face heightened risks of psychosocial disadvantage, social isolation, and mental health issues.
  • Community-based programs offer accessible support for families seeking assistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the experiences of eight lone mothers in a community-based education/support group program.
  • To understand the impact of the program on participants' psychosocial well-being and family relationships.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study using individual interviews with eight mothers from the intervention arm of a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
  • Content analysis of transcribed interviews to interpret mothers' experiences before and after group participation.
  • Quantitative data from the RCT were used to describe the participants.

Main Results:

  • Before the group, mothers reported social isolation, stigma, financial difficulties, mood problems, and poor child relationships.
  • After participating, mothers experienced improved self-esteem, enhanced parenting skills, and better communication with their children.
  • Mothers valued the support and shared experiences gained from the group.

Conclusions:

  • Qualitative data revealed specific improvements perceived by mothers due to group participation.
  • Mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) provide a comprehensive understanding of program impact.
  • The study highlights the need for broader support systems for lone mothers.