Date of Completion
2017
Document Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Psychological Science
Thesis Type
Honors College
First Advisor
Timothy Stickle
Second Advisor
Jeanne Shea
Third Advisor
Shamila Lekka
Keywords
refugee, maternal, parent, community, strengths-based
Abstract
The following exploratory correlational study examined the relationships among trauma severity, social support, and parenting self-efficacy in a sample of mothers who are refugees living in Vermont. Results showed a significant negative correlation between trauma and parenting efficacy, and suggested that trauma is differentially associated with parenting efficacy depending on social support. Analysis implicated collectivist social norms, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and survivor mentality in the explanation of these patterns.
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Recommended Citation
Papka, Sophia Valeria, "Mothers who are Refugees: An analysis of trauma, social support, and parenting efficacy." (2017). UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses. 224.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/224