“Working is my me time”: Exploring the perception of me time among working mothers

Me time holds significance for personal enjoyment and relaxation, yet its exploration, particularly among Indonesian mothers, is limited. This qualitative study interviewed three full-time working mothers (aged 28, 30 and 36) to understand their perceptions in me time allocation before marriage, af...

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Main Authors: Yohana Alverina, Yuliana Hanami, Fitri Ariyanti Abidin
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Language:English
Published: Konsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah Nusantara 2024-11-01
Series:Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat: Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology
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Online Access:https://publication.k-pin.org/index.php/jpu/article/view/910
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description Me time holds significance for personal enjoyment and relaxation, yet its exploration, particularly among Indonesian mothers, is limited. This qualitative study interviewed three full-time working mothers (aged 28, 30 and 36) to understand their perceptions in me time allocation before marriage, after marriage, and after having children. Thematic analysis identified six major themes: a) the importance of me time, b) factors hindering it, c) diverse interpretations, d) activities pursued, e) repercussions of inadequate me time, and f) coping strategies employed. This study underscores the significance of dedicating me time as a means to alleviate the stress experienced in day-to-day life. Maternal individuals exhibit an adaptive inclination to tailor their approach to personal time management in light of the demands imposed by motherhood. This research effectively accentuates the necessity of prioritizing me time to enhance holistic well-being and fortitude when confronted with maternal responsibilities.
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spelling doaj-art-fd83998b036c4e4cbfe06591101615e32025-08-20T02:37:35ZengKonsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah NusantaraJurnal Psikologi Ulayat: Indonesian Journal of Indigenous Psychology2088-42302580-12282024-11-0111210.24854/jpu910“Working is my me time”: Exploring the perception of me time among working mothersYohana Alverina0Yuliana Hanami1Fitri Ariyanti Abidin2Faculty of Psychology, Universitas PadjadjaranFaculty of Psychology, Universitas PadjadjaranFaculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran Me time holds significance for personal enjoyment and relaxation, yet its exploration, particularly among Indonesian mothers, is limited. This qualitative study interviewed three full-time working mothers (aged 28, 30 and 36) to understand their perceptions in me time allocation before marriage, after marriage, and after having children. Thematic analysis identified six major themes: a) the importance of me time, b) factors hindering it, c) diverse interpretations, d) activities pursued, e) repercussions of inadequate me time, and f) coping strategies employed. This study underscores the significance of dedicating me time as a means to alleviate the stress experienced in day-to-day life. Maternal individuals exhibit an adaptive inclination to tailor their approach to personal time management in light of the demands imposed by motherhood. This research effectively accentuates the necessity of prioritizing me time to enhance holistic well-being and fortitude when confronted with maternal responsibilities. https://publication.k-pin.org/index.php/jpu/article/view/910independent leisureme timeThematic analysisqualitativeworking mothers
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title “Working is my me time”: Exploring the perception of me time among working mothers
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me time
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