Motherhood on social media. Reflections from a pilot study Cover Image

Macierzyństwo w mediach społecznościowych. Kilka refleksji z badań pilotażowych
Motherhood on social media. Reflections from a pilot study

Author(s): Monika Zawartka
Subject(s): Media studies, Family and social welfare
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Keywords: motherhood; social media; parenting blogs;

Summary/Abstract: The development of social media has contributed to the growth of new social and virtual spaces,which complete nearly all areas of life: work, education, guidance, shopping, and entertainment.Social media is also a space in which women share their concerns and happiness as well as searchfor advice on motherhood. The pilot survey has allowed us to determine what content on mother-hood is searched on the Internet by mothers and how they assess the quality of the informationfound, which is related to the ability to verify the said content. A review of several popular parentingblogs has also been conducted, allowing us to understand how social media show pregnancy, moth-erhood and various aspects related to child rearing and child development.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 63-78
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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