TY - JOUR
T1 - Experiences of parenting classes for Mexican American mothers parenting alone
T2 - Offering culturally responsive approaches
AU - Bermudez, J. Maria
AU - Zak-Hunter, Lisa M.
AU - Silva, Luciana
PY - 2011/7/1
Y1 - 2011/7/1
N2 - This study reflects the voices and experiences of 20 women who participated in a follow-up interview after completing parenting classes for Mexican American mothers parenting alone. Using Heuristic Inquiry, six themes emerged related to participants' experiences in the classes. Findings are presented with exemplary portraits and a composite description. Overall, mothers benefitted from parenting classes and developed a heightened awareness of their strengths as mothers. Based on their experiences and recommendations, suggestions are offered for developing theoretically informed culturally responsive parenting classes for Mexican American mothers parenting alone.
AB - This study reflects the voices and experiences of 20 women who participated in a follow-up interview after completing parenting classes for Mexican American mothers parenting alone. Using Heuristic Inquiry, six themes emerged related to participants' experiences in the classes. Findings are presented with exemplary portraits and a composite description. Overall, mothers benefitted from parenting classes and developed a heightened awareness of their strengths as mothers. Based on their experiences and recommendations, suggestions are offered for developing theoretically informed culturally responsive parenting classes for Mexican American mothers parenting alone.
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U2 - 10.1080/01926187.2010.539477
DO - 10.1080/01926187.2010.539477
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:79960608620
VL - 39
SP - 360
EP - 374
JO - The American Journal of Family Therapy
JF - The American Journal of Family Therapy
SN - 0192-6187
IS - 4
ER -