Katherine Jane Loudon|Steven Buchanan|Ian Ruthven
The everyday life information seeking behaviours of first-time mothers
University of Strathclyde|University of Strathclyde|University of Strathclyde
purpose purpose paper investigate everyday life information seeking behaviours firsttime mothers encounter new significant pressing information needs arise alongside new responsibilities designmethodologyapproach qualitative approach combined narrative interviews participatory methods facilitate engagement remain sensitive social context findings mothers particularly valued experiential nature information received peers family members however fear judgement influenced use interpersonal sources offline accounts information seeking contained instances confusion tension conflict information overload feeling pressure good mothers withheld information needs others including healthcare professionals research limitationsimplications notable absence younger lt 20 year old andor less educated mothers study corresponds previous findings report young mothers reluctant participate support groups older mothers remain understudied potentially marginalised group practical implications findings show social support groups mitigate societal pressures impact upon mothers information behaviour allowing connect share information within trusted environment study highlights importance healthcare information services professionals remaining sensitive pressures relatedly finding public libraries used little implications audience engagement service provision originalityvalue focused upon firsttime mothers information behaviours early stages parenthood study provides insight relationships experiences others influence information seeking behaviours provides evidence fear judgement influence information seeking behaviour helping us understand information sources although considered important useful used little