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      Adolescent Māori mothers experiences with social support during pregnancy, birth and motherhood and their participation in education

      Rawiri, Casey
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      Rawiri, C. (2007). Adolescent Māori mothers experiences with social support during pregnancy, birth and motherhood and their participation in education (Thesis, Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc)). The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10289/2490
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      Abstract
      The purpose of this research was to investigate the role of social support in helping

      adolescent Māori mothers cope with pregnancy, birth and motherhood, with a

      particular emphasis on its role in enabling them to continue at school. The aim of this

      research is to understand and make sense of these experiences and to perhaps identify

      gaps within an individual's social network. The analysis and methodology of the

      research was underpinned by a community psychology framework.

      Nine interviews were conducted with young Māori women who had become pregnant

      and continued with their pregnancy, all before the age of 20. The in depth interviews

      included questions focusing on the young women learning of pregnancy, the

      pregnancy, birth, caring for their child and their experiences with education and future

      plans.

      Negative experiences were usually those which involved unsupportive people.

      Positive interactions were those where support, of all types, was offered and useful to

      my participants and their children. Education was highlighted as the most effective

      way of providing a better life for adolescent mothers and their children.

      The research highlights the importance of social support and the continuation of

      education. Combining the efforts of positive social networks and social support

      services can improve the lives of adolescent Māori mothers and their children.
      Date
      2007
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Name
      Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc)
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      The University of Waikato
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