Thesis
Mother-daughter sexuality communication among college-women in Tanzania: communication influences to sexual knowledge, attitudes and behaviors
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2012
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/103782
Abstract
This study explored perceptions regarding mother-daughter sexuality communication among 31 college-aged women (18-25 years) in Tanzania using in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted in Swahili, transcribed and then translated. Data were coded for themes and causal conditions using grounded theory methods. The data convey that among daughters and mothers in Tanzania, sexuality communication tends to be infrequent, vague, indirect and unidirectional, with mothers typically communicating messages of fear and warnings about premarital sex with a harsh tone. Sexuality discussions focused on ways to avoid men, and on the dangers of premarital sex, particularly because of HIV/AIDS and pregnancy. Messages of morality and values were also conveyed to encourage abstinence. Despite admonishment from mothers, college-aged daughters spoke of social pressure and norms that challenged traditional values against premarital sex. Most daughters were sexually active and relied on condoms for their protection against sexual dangers, but feared their mothers' discovery of their behavior as a direct violation of her strict rules around sexuality. Daughters perceived their sexual knowledge to be limited, particularly about birth control. Daughters expressed a desire for mother-daughter sexuality communication that would be open, positive, friendly and early in their development. They also perceived cultural taboos to be a primary barrier for meaningful and open mother-daughter sexuality discussions. Implications and recommendations to promote mother-daughter sexuality communication are presented.
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- Title
- Mother-daughter sexuality communication among college-women in Tanzania
- Creators
- Prisca Joseph Tarimo
- Contributors
- Kathleen B. Rodgers (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Human Development, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525079701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis