Abstract

As time has become an increasingly valued resource of our postmodern world, many individuals are experiencing a phenomenon called ";time famine,"; the chronic perceived shortage of time. Mothers are especially vulnerable to time famine as they assume multiple roles. Previous researchers hypothesized that these mothers are at increased risk for sickness and death. However, epidemiological studies do not support this premise primarily because these women tend to be younger and relatively free of chronic diseases.

The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore six mothers' lived experiences of time famine and how it impacts their family health within a broad context of health and wellbeing. A multi-method approach using in-depth interviews, participant observations, and space activity profiles were used.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3088407; ProQuest document ID: 305339741. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Nancy M. H. Pontes, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, DRCC, FNAP, FAAN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Theta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Psychological Distress, Family Health, Time Famine, Physical Health

Advisor

Mary Byrne

Second Advisor

Elizabeth Lenz

Third Advisor

Mindy Fullilove

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Columbia University

Degree Year

2003

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-02-09

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