Intensive mothering and informational habitus: Interplays in virtual communities

• DOI: 10.1111/fare.12812
• Publication Date: 2023-02-06T09:58:47Z
• Authors: Maryline Vivion; Benjamin Malo
• Keywords: Habitus; Reflexivity; Experiential Knowledge

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore how virtual communities of mothers shape the informational habitus in context intensive mothering ideology. Background Mothers' involvement and dedication are perceived as essential children's development. Some join for health information ensure that they doing best their child. Method An online ethnography three was conducted, addition individual interviews with 16 young children (18 months below). Results Mothers use emotional support. Experiential knowledge referenced highly valuable. Furthermore, reflexive choose what integrate based on educational capital personal skills. Finally, choice appeared be practical operator habitus. Conclusion Our results suggest sense belonging developed shapes a new importance being an informed mother. Implications want make possible decisions child's health. To do so, deploy practices process information. suggests other than physicians, also trust important array sources