Journal of Women and Aging
Volume 17, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 151-165

Conflict sources and responses in mother-daughter relationships: Perspectives of adult daughters of aging immigrant women (Article)

Usita P.M.* , Du Bois B.C.
  • a University Center on Aging, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States, University Center on Aging, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-1872, United States
  • b University Center on Aging, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Mother-daughter conflict sources and responses among immigrant families are not well understood. In the research reported here, in-depth interview data about conflict were collected from 11 adult daughters of Japanese immigrant mothers. Conflict sources were mothers' unsolicited advice, daughters and mothers not living up to expectations of the other, and daughters' independence of mothers. Responses to conflict included voicing concerns, displaying loyalty, and utilizing the assistance of family. Comparisons between immigrant and nonimmigrant mother-daughter dyads' conflict experiences are discussed, and suggestions for future research on mother-daughter conflict within the immigrant context are provided. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Aging women Conflict sources Mother-daughter relationships immigrant women

Index Keywords

adult child conflict interpersonal communication human Negotiating middle aged aging Mother-Child Relations Stress, Psychological mental stress Adult Children Aged ethnology Humans Japan female Article adult migration Emigration and Immigration Conflict (Psychology) mother child relation
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-23244445978&doi=10.1300%2fJ074v17n01_11&partnerID=40&md5=cc4007b017cab029d1a296a2a12226df
DOI: 10.1300/J074v17n01_11
ISSN: 08952841
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English