Stress and maternal burnout: an exploratory study among mothers with preschool children

Date

6-2024

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Melissa P. Ferido

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the factors that contribute to the level of maternal burnout experienced by mothers with preschool children in a non-urban area. It intends to develop initiatives to alleviate and support mothers experiencing maternal burnout. A mixed-method research design was used in this study. Six (6) mothers of preschoolers studying in the UPLB CDL were interviewed for this thesis using a semi-structured interview with open-ended questions. The study described the demographic characteristics of the respondents; determined the parental burnout scores of the participants; identified factors contributing to maternal burnout by analyzing their stressors, resources, perceptions, and the amount of crisis or their parental burnout level; and analyzed how these factors contribute to the mother’s maternal burnout. The study revealed that common stressors such as financial constraints, time constraints, parenting challenges, and health concerns significantly impact the well-being of mothers. Furthermore, it was found that having high-quality social support, and positive marital relationship emerged as vital protective factors against maternal burnout.

LC Subject

Stress, Parental burnout, Parents, Mothers, Burnout, Social support, Marital relationship, Socio-economic status, Family-size

Location

UPLB College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Document Type

Thesis

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