Being a Mother in the Shadow of the Earthquake: A Grounded Theory of Maternal Experiences of Earthquake‐Affected Women

Key Points

• To investigate and understand the maternal experiences of women affected by earthquakes using grounded theory.
• Conducted in-depth interviews with earthquake-affected women.
• Utilized grounded theory methodology for data analysis.
• Focused on deriving themes related to maternal roles and psychological responses.
• Identified key themes related to resilience and coping strategies.
• Documented profound psychological impacts on maternal identities.
• Revealed the role of social support in shaping maternal experiences.