SAGE Open
Volume 5, Issue 4, 2015

Daily family routines of Italian and Ecuadorian immigrant mothers in everyday life: A qualitative approach using diaries and interviews (Article) (Open Access)

Rania N.* , Migliorini L. , Rebora S. , Cardinali P.
  • a DISFOR, Department of Education Science, University of Genoa, Italy
  • b DISFOR, Department of Education Science, University of Genoa, Italy
  • c DISFOR, Department of Education Science, University of Genoa, Italy
  • d DISFOR, Department of Education Science, University of Genoa, Italy

Abstract

This study compares Italian mothers’ and Ecuadorian immigrant mothers’ daily family routines. Thirty mothers took part in this investigation: 15 Italians (M = 37.5 years, with ages ranging from 30 to 42 years) and 15 Ecuadorians (M = 36.1 years, with ages ranging from 18 to 46 years and having lived in Italy for an average of 15 years), with children ranging in age from 4 to 8 years. The objective is to highlight the differences and similarities between the daily routines and family relations that characterize the lives of each of the two groups of participants. The instruments employed in service of these aims were in-depth interviews and diaries. The results showed similarities regarding the routines of Italian and Ecuadorian families. However, a relevant difference emerged regarding their perceptions of social support. Specifically, Italians receive more social support from their parents than do Ecuadorians, who are supported more by other relatives or by friends. © The Author(s) 2015.

Author Keywords

Interview Routine Diary Family relations

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84944790181&doi=10.1177%2f2158244015609411&partnerID=40&md5=54776eb3fdf5d0da3043e49cdcdd0a56
DOI: 10.1177/2158244015609411
ISSN: 21582440
Cited by: 11
Original Language: English