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Autonomy and motherhood.

H A Guttman

    Psychiatry
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Mothers pursuing careers and personal autonomy can be compatible with effective parenting. This review examines the "good enough" mother concept and maternal autonomy, challenging traditional views.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Women's Studies

    Background:

    • Increasing numbers of middle-class women are balancing careers and early child development.
    • Mental health professionals express concerns about the compatibility of maternal autonomy and effective parenting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the concept of the "good enough" mother.
    • To examine and define maternal autonomy.
    • To explore the compatibility of maternal autonomy and "good enough" mothering.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of psychological and sociological theories.
    • Conceptual analysis of "good enough" mothering and autonomy.
    • Examination of professional attitudes towards maternal autonomy.

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    Main Results:

    • Traditional views often perceive maternal autonomy negatively, associating it with selfishness.
    • The "good enough" mother concept has specific, often rigid, expectations.
    • Potential conflicts arise between societal expectations of mothers and women's pursuit of self-development.

    Conclusions:

    • Re-evaluating the "good enough" mother concept is necessary.
    • Maternal autonomy does not inherently conflict with healthy child development.
    • A more nuanced understanding is needed to support working mothers' well-being and children's development.