Experiences of feeling positive emotions in online parenting forums among 2-3 months postpartum mothers

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  • Kagawa Kana
    Master's Course in Practical Midwifery, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan （Graduation in 2024.3）
  • Haku Mari
    Department of Midwifery, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
  • Sato Hiroko
    Department of Midwifery, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
  • Moriuchi Hiromi
    Department of Nursing, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan

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  • 産後２～３か月の母親がインターネット上の育児情報掲示板を通してポジティブな感情を抱いた経験

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<p>　　Objective : This study aimed to clarify the experiences of feeling positive emotions in online parenting forums among 2-3 months postpartum mothers.</p><p>　　Methods : Qualitative descriptive research with semi-structured one-to-one interviews were conducted with 14 postpartum mothers who were physically and mentally healthy and had given birth at full term at The Perinatal and Child Medical Center in a regional city.</p><p>　　This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Tokushima University Hospital.</p><p>　　Results : Three categories were revealed : （1） ‘the anxiety and concerns about the childʼs well-being were alleviated’, （2） ‘casually stumbled upon posts provided a sense of ease in parenting.’, and （3） ‘finding encouragements while grappling with the uncertainties of postpartum life’.</p><p>　　Conclusions : The results indicated that 2-3 months postpartum mothers obtained various pieces of information from online parenting forums and experienced positive emotions.　On the other hand, since the reliability of information on online parenting forums is not guaranteed, it is important to encourage the use of information provided by professionals.　And, it is desirable to build a nationwide network of child-rearing support information led by public institutions.</p>

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  • SHIKOKU ACTA MEDICA

    SHIKOKU ACTA MEDICA 80 (5.6), 197-204, 2025

    Tokushima Medical Association

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