This study investigates how first-time mothers participate in online discussions in WeChat groups to support their adaptation to motherhood. Online ethnography and in-depth interviews are employed to examine the psychological and behavioural aspects of these first-time mothers within WeChat groups, as well as the group construction process. The study’s findings show that WeChat groups, formed around common identity, have integrated new media technology into the cultural practices of distinct social groups. Within these groups, first-time mothers establish unique information exchange networks with other first-time mothers, enabling the sharing of experiences, emotions, and resources, ultimately creating de facto identity communities. Moreove...
Introduction: social media is increasingly used by young mothers. As motherhood can be a period of p...
New mothers can experience social exclusion, particularly during the early weeks when infants are so...
New mothers can experience social exclusion, particularly during the early weeks when infants are so...
Mothers and mothers-to-be often become e-health users because of their need for sharing emotional a...
Mothers and mothers-to-be often become e-health users because of their need for sharing emotional a...
Mothers and mothers-to-be often become e-health users because of their need for sharing emotional a...
Copyright © ACM. The transition into motherhood is a complicated and often unsupported major life di...
This study sets out to explore the phenomenon of WhatsApp support groups for expectant mothers in Si...
This study sets out to explore the phenomenon of WhatsApp support groups for expectant mothers in Si...
Resumen. El presente artículo explora la función de las comunidades digitales de crianza en el ejerc...
This research addressed the challenges faced by women in today\u27s society during the transition to...
In this study, we apply the general inductive theory approach to explore factors that motivate mothe...
The extension of information and communication technologies is purported to provide great opportunit...
Background: Social support is essential in both the transition to motherhood and maternal role devel...
El presente artículo explora la función de las comunidades digitales de crianza en el ejercicio de l...
Introduction: social media is increasingly used by young mothers. As motherhood can be a period of p...
New mothers can experience social exclusion, particularly during the early weeks when infants are so...
New mothers can experience social exclusion, particularly during the early weeks when infants are so...
Mothers and mothers-to-be often become e-health users because of their need for sharing emotional a...
Mothers and mothers-to-be often become e-health users because of their need for sharing emotional a...
Mothers and mothers-to-be often become e-health users because of their need for sharing emotional a...
Copyright © ACM. The transition into motherhood is a complicated and often unsupported major life di...
This study sets out to explore the phenomenon of WhatsApp support groups for expectant mothers in Si...
This study sets out to explore the phenomenon of WhatsApp support groups for expectant mothers in Si...
Resumen. El presente artículo explora la función de las comunidades digitales de crianza en el ejerc...
This research addressed the challenges faced by women in today\u27s society during the transition to...
In this study, we apply the general inductive theory approach to explore factors that motivate mothe...
The extension of information and communication technologies is purported to provide great opportunit...
Background: Social support is essential in both the transition to motherhood and maternal role devel...
El presente artículo explora la función de las comunidades digitales de crianza en el ejercicio de l...
Introduction: social media is increasingly used by young mothers. As motherhood can be a period of p...
New mothers can experience social exclusion, particularly during the early weeks when infants are so...
New mothers can experience social exclusion, particularly during the early weeks when infants are so...