Connecting families: a qualitative study examining the experiences of parenting young children under financial strain in Ontario, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is little research investigating the subjective experiences of parenting young children while living in poverty and experiencing financial strain using qualitative methodologies. Therefore, the objective of this study was to employ a qualitative approach to provide a nuanced and balanced view on the topic of parenting young children under financial strain in the Canadian context.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews between July and August 2021 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Sixteen participants aged 20-39 self-identified as living under financial strain while parenting a child aged 2-5 years. A qualitative inductive thematic analysis was undertaken with a focus on describing the contents of the data.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Martin MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10976761 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature