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Maternal identity perceived by mothers with infancy children: Focused on the Application of Content Analysis Technique

Purpose : This study analyzes the perception of maternal identity of mothers who have infancy children. Methods: This study was conducted using Content Analysis with sample of 65 mothers with infant children from October 2019 to January 2020. The 65 mothers were interviewed and the outcomes of the interview and their parenting statements were analyzed with content analysis. Statements were categorized and analyzed according to the selected procedure. Results : The results of the study are as follows: the 47 statements in total on perception of the meaning of maternal identity were identified into 8 categories and the total 54 statements on the importance of maternal identity were classified into 8 categories. On the other hand, the total 61 statements as for the experience of maternal identity while raising children are grouped into 10 categories and the 33 statements in total as for the ability to demonstrate maternal identity while raising children were analyzed to have 5 categories. Finally, the total 37 statements on the intention to learn about establishing maternal identity while raising children were categorized in 9 groups. Conclusion : In conclusion: the outcomes of this study cite that it is necessary for the relevant organization to develop and apply a proper maternal identity promotion program so that they could help mothers with infant children establish their maternal identity.