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Becoming a Mother Versus Maternal Role Attainment.

Authors :
Freda, Margaret Comerford
Source :
MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing; Mar/Apr2005, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p145-145, 1/2p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Focuses on the research of Ramona Mercer on why the term "maternal role attainment" should be replaced with a new terminology, "becoming a mother." Explanation of Mercer on the multiple processes encompassed in the term "maternal role attainment;" Importance of renaming the process in women; Impact of the research fro anyone who is interested in the theory underlying the nursing practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0361929X
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16497898