Narratives of wellbeing from the perspective of Somali mothers and daughters. An intergenerational exploratory study

Mohamud, Hibak 2023. Narratives of wellbeing from the perspective of Somali mothers and daughters. An intergenerational exploratory study. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

Part A of this thesis consists of a narrative review of relevant literature. It begins with a description of the search strategy, which includes search terms used. Key terms are defined before wellbeing is contextualised through international cross-cultural research. Next, there is a critical overview of wellbeing through the use of differing theories and frameworks. This includes wellbeing theory and a framework for the wellbeing of transnational Muslim families. These are discussed in relation to their suitability for understanding the experiences of the UK Somali diaspora. The core themes emerging from the narrative review in relation to the Somali diaspora is discussed. This leads into a discussion about gender as well as women and girls whose experiences are overlooked within the literature. The final section of the review provides a summary of the literature review and existing gaps before leading into the presentation of the academic and professional rational for the study presented in part B. Part B is the empirical study which seeks to explore narratives of wellbeing from the perspective of Somali heritage mothers and daughters living in Bristol and Cardiff. This section begins with a summary of relevant literature before delving into the relevance to educational psychology (EP) practice. A comprehensive overview of the methodology and procedure are provided. Qualitative methodology is adopted through the use of semi-structured interviews. Ten interviews were held in mother and daughter dyads which were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. The results section follows which details 4 main themes, two of which include subthemes. A thematic map is presented to provide a visual overview of the results. Next, a discussion follows which places emphasis on existing frameworks and relevant literature in relation to the three research questions that the study aimed to answer. Finally, implications for the practice of EPs are presented along with strengths and limitations and future directions of the research, before the study is concluded. Part C is a critical appraisal of the research process divided in two parts. The first part begins with an exploration of the development of research questions rationale, as well as a critical reflection of the methodological considerations. The second part includes a discussion of contributions to knowledge and ideas for dissemination. The relevance of this thesis to the work of educational psychologists is also outlined.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	1 August 2023
Last Modified:	02 Aug 2023 09:34
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/161391

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