Child Health Nurs Res.  2019 Jul;25(3):355-366. 10.4094/chnr.2019.25.3.355.

Experiences of the Development of Parent-Adolescent Relationships among Korean Mothers

• Koo HY

• KMID: 2454835
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2019.25.3.355

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to explore Korean mothers' experiences of the development of parent-adolescent relationships.
METHODS
The participants were 18 Korean parents of adolescents. Data were collected through in-depth interviews. The main question was, "Could you tell me about your experiences of developing a relationship with your adolescent child?" The data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's grounded theory methodology.
RESULTS
The central phenomena of the experiences of parent-adolescent relationships among Korean mothers were "trying to reduce my expectations, but not being able to" and "having no idea where to go". The major action/interaction strategies were "putting aside my desires and adapting to my child's needs" and "waiting and seeing at a distance". The consequences included "appreciating myself and my child at the same time".
CONCLUSION
These findings indicate that mothers tried to adapt to their children's needs and to keep their children at a distance. Their efforts were influenced by advice from friends and family members. The findings of this study emphasize specific aspects of how Korean mothers experienced the process of developing respectful relationships with their children.

Keyword

Mothers; Adolescent; Parent-child relations; Qualitative research

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Child
Friends
Grounded Theory
Humans
Mothers*
Parent-Child Relations
Parents
Qualitative Research