Pakizegi B
Matern Child Nurs J. 1990 Spring;19(1):1-19.
In recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the number of adult women who choose to be mothers while they are single. Research suggests that many of these mothers seek information and support from professionals such as nurses, psychologists, and physicians. This literature review focuses on the social-historical background of this family form. A descriptive analysis of these mothers in terms of the variables of age, race, socioeconomic status, marital and pregnancy history, and methods of becoming a single mother by choice is presented. The correlation of the methods of becoming a single mother by choice, with psychosocial variables about the mother, and their implications for the family are examined. Finally, the literature in relation to society's reactions and the social support available to these mothers is reviewed. Implications for professional practice and research are discussed.
近年来，选择单身生育的成年女性数量急剧上升。研究表明，这些母亲中的许多人会向护士、心理学家和医生等专业人士寻求信息和支持。这篇文献综述聚焦于这种家庭形式的社会历史背景。本文对这些母亲的年龄、种族、社会经济地位、婚姻和怀孕史等变量，以及通过选择成为单身母亲的方式进行了描述性分析。探讨了通过选择成为单身母亲的方式与母亲的心理社会变量之间的相关性及其对家庭的影响。最后，回顾了有关社会对这些母亲的反应以及她们可获得的社会支持的文献。讨论了对专业实践和研究的启示。
