Delving into the world of Mother-Daughter relationship: A Qualitative Analysis

Authors

  • Avneet Batra Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
  • Simran Kohli Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/%2010.25215/0703.059

Keywords:

Qualitative, Mother-Daughter Relationship, Thematic Network Analysis

Abstract

The current qualitative study focuses on exploring the relationship shared between mothers and their adult daughters using in-depth interviews of 12 dyads (N=24) of mothers and their daughters. Following the interviews, the data was analyzed using the method of Thematic Network Analysis. The results generated the following organizing and global themes. The organizing themes found for the mother were as follows: Reliance of mother’s happiness on daughter, Daughter’s Birth: A turning point in the life of parents, Daughter: A Guiding Force for the mother, Birth of Daughter: Completion of Womanhood, Daughter: As a friend, Emotional Closeness Unperturbed by Physical Distance, Conflict Resolution: An Approachable Resolution, New Dimension to Relationship: Shared Role of Mother, Solitary Care Giving. The organizing themes for the daughter were as follows: Mother Performing Multiple Roles, Mother: As a friend, Emotional Closeness Unperturbed by Physical Distance, Conflict Resolution: An Approachable Resolution, New Dimension to Relationship: Shared Role of Mother, Mother a Protective Shield for the Daughter. Lastly, the Global themes found were as follows: Daughter as an Individual; Mother as a Role and Transition to a Friend: Defined /Undefined boundaries.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Avneet Batra, & Simran Kohli. (2022). Delving into the world of Mother-Daughter relationship: A Qualitative Analysis. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 7(3). https://doi.org/ 10.25215/0703.059