2025 Volume 45 Pages 110-120
Aim: This study aims to elucidate the help-seeking process of mothers experiencing parenting difficulties with their infant children.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 mothers who have experienced parenting difficulties with their infant children. The data were analyzed using the Modified Grounded Theory Approach for qualitative research.
Results: Mothers experiencing [perceived sense of parenting difficulties] [seek help] to resolve their difficulties and [explore optimal parenting methods]. They [select methods] based on [relationships that facilitate help-seeking] in daily life, and «seek relief», which ultimately leads to [obtaining reassurance]. Mothers who feel [resistant to help-seeking] and have [a sense of giving up on help-seeking] in face-to-face contexts often opt for [online help-seeking], which also helps them [obtain reassurance].
Conclusion: This study identified the help-seeking process of mothers experiencing parenting difficulties with their infant children. It is essential for nursing professionals to promote awareness of this process and incorporate this understanding into their nursing practice.
