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Article: Social support for two generations of new mothers in selected populations in Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States *.
- Article from:
- Journal of Comparative Family Studies
- Article date:
- September 22, 2002
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INTRODUCTION
The transition to parenthood is accompanied by a series of major changes in the lives of new parents. In order to cope with these changes, parents of infants rely on the support of kin and non-kin social networks to varying degrees. Cross-cultural comparisons of social support systems can provide useful insights into marital and child rearing practices across cultures. The purpose of this study was to explore and compare the sources and kinds of support received by new mothers in three cultures: Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States.
During the transition to parenthood, support and aid provided by family, friends, and neighbors can help ...