Predictors of non-U.S. born mothers' parenting stress across early childhood in fragile families: A longitudinal analysis

Yanfeng Xu, Xiafei Wang, Haksoon Ahn and Donna Harrington

Children and Youth Services Review, 2018, vol. 89, issue C, 62-70

Abstract: The transition into motherhood is a life stressor, and it can be more stressful for non-U.S. born mothers because of the intersections among migration, limited financial capabilities, and less social and family support to take care of children (Dreby, 2015; Falicov, 2007; Paris, 2008). This study examined the predictors of non-U.S. born mothers' parenting stress across early childhood using data from the Fragile Families and Child Well-Being Study. Results of the longitudinal multilevel analysis indicated that support from extended family and friends; mothers' involvement, depression, age, and education; children's temperaments; and Asian race were significant predictors of maternal parenting stress over time. However, fathers' involvement did not significantly predict maternal parenting stress. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

Keywords: Non-U.S. born mothers; Maternal parenting stress; Mothers' involvement; Fathers' involvement; Extended family support; Early childhood (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.04.012

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