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Summary
Mothers and children experienced homelessness as a mix of gratitude, restriction, and fear. This led to both discordance and new possibilities when facing unfamiliar situations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Qualitative Research
- Human Experience
Background:
- Homelessness significantly impacts family well-being.
- Understanding the lived experience of lacking a home is crucial for supportive interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experience of mothers and children without a place of their own.
- To utilize Parse's theory of human becoming as a guiding framework.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory descriptive qualitative study design was employed.
- Data were gathered through in-depth exploration with mothers and children.
Main Results:
- Participants described a complex emotional landscape: gratitude for safety intertwined with discomfort from restriction and exposure.
- Detachment from loved ones and unfamiliar patterns evoked fear and reassurance.
- New experiences brought both pleasure and disillusionment, revealing insights and struggles.
Conclusions:
- The experience of homelessness is multifaceted, involving simultaneous positive and negative emotional responses.
- Further research can expand on Parse's theory to better understand and support families experiencing housing insecurity.