"Something's got to change" : insights from mothers
"Something's got to change" : insights from mothers
Ministry for Women
- Wellington, New Zealand : Ministry for Women, 2018
- electronic document (24 pages) ; PDF file
The Ministry for Women interviewed 40 mothers in Whāngarei, South Auckland and Gisborne, to hear in their own words, their experiences of being on a benefit and of the social services they accessed both during pregnancy and with young children. These interviews focused on nutrition, stress levels, parenting skills and the physical environment.
At the same time, the Ministry conducted a literature review (#5925) considering New Zealand and international literature on the experiences of younger mothers, their perceptions of the issues they face as well as their views on what would work best to improve their situation. (From the website). Record #5924
HOUSING
ATTITUDES
CHILDREN
ECONOMIC ASPECTS
EMPLOYMENT
MOTHERS
SOCIAL SERVICES
YOUNG WOMEN
NEW ZEALAND
The Ministry for Women interviewed 40 mothers in Whāngarei, South Auckland and Gisborne, to hear in their own words, their experiences of being on a benefit and of the social services they accessed both during pregnancy and with young children. These interviews focused on nutrition, stress levels, parenting skills and the physical environment.
At the same time, the Ministry conducted a literature review (#5925) considering New Zealand and international literature on the experiences of younger mothers, their perceptions of the issues they face as well as their views on what would work best to improve their situation. (From the website). Record #5924
HOUSING
ATTITUDES
CHILDREN
ECONOMIC ASPECTS
EMPLOYMENT
MOTHERS
SOCIAL SERVICES
YOUNG WOMEN
NEW ZEALAND