Motherhood as a dominant feature in the self-image of female adolescents of low socioeconomic status

Groups of socioeconomically and educationally disadvantaged young women in late adolescence have shown that, when they project themselves into a future role, predominantly they come up with the image of being a mother, even in the near future. This creates a direct transition from daughter role to m...

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Published in:Adolescence 1987-10, Vol.22 (87), p.565-570
Main Author: Shtarkshall, R.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Arab Cultural Groups
Biological and medical sciences
Children & youth
Developmental psychology
disadvantaged
Economic conditions
Female
Females
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gender Identity
girls
Humans
Identification (Psychology)
Israel
Low Income Groups
Low socioeconomic status
Maternal Behavior
Motherhood
parental role
Personality Development
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Role
role perception
Self image
Selfimage
Set (Psychology)
Sex Education
Sex Role Identity
Social life & customs
Socioeconomic Factors
Socioeconomic status
Women
Young women
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Summary:Groups of socioeconomically and educationally disadvantaged young women in late adolescence have shown that, when they project themselves into a future role, predominantly they come up with the image of being a mother, even in the near future. This creates a direct transition from daughter role to mother role while excluding such roles as spouse or career woman. This distinguishes them from other groups of female adolescents. Some possible explanations and educational implications of this phenomenon are discussed.
ISSN:0001-8449