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05-11-2024 | Original Paper

Elevating Voices of Black Single Mothers and Their Adolescent Daughters: Strengthening Mother-daughter Program Retention and Satisfaction

Auteurs: Rebecca L. Fix, Ateira Griffin

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 11/2024

Abstract

Programming is needed to strengthen the single mother-adolescent daughter relationship, focusing on needs of both mothers and daughters beyond risk behaviors. In the current study, we assessed for active ingredients of a unique program developed for Black single mothers and their adolescent daughters (12–17 years old)–Building Our Nation’s Daughters (BOND). Our team interviewed five Black single mothers (35–37 years old) and five Black adolescent daughters (12–15 years old) who were involved in BOND. Grounded theory informed our analytic approach. Results indicated the group format and perceived benefits from program participation were key factors promoting BOND retention for mothers and daughters. For mothers alone, feeling a sense of sisterhood with other mothers further promoted their retention. And exercises and activities, coping skills, and other key factors (e.g., other support, food) were the key active ingredients influencing BOND satisfaction. For daughters alone, emotion recognition and regulation skills promoted satisfaction. The unique structure of BOND programming improved Black mother-daughter relationships through primarily parallel factors for mothers and daughters. Crucial logistic items are noted in the discussion for others endeavoring to serve this population.

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Titel: Elevating Voices of Black Single Mothers and Their Adolescent Daughters: Strengthening Mother-daughter Program Retention and Satisfaction
Auteurs: Rebecca L. Fix
Ateira Griffin
Publicatiedatum: 05-11-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 11/2024
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-024-02873-4

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