Difficulties and support needs of immigrant mothers from multicultural families experiencing the transition from early childhood education to elementary school: a Bronfenbrenner ecological systems perspective

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the difficulties and support needs of immigrant mothers during their children's transition from early childhood education to elementary school.
• Conducted semi-structured interviews with five immigrant mothers from multicultural families.
• Analyzed transcribed data to extract meaningful categories related to transition experiences.
• Focused on the challenges faced during the transition process.
• Identified challenges included confusion from inconsistent transition information, communication barriers, anxiety about children's adjustment, and feelings of social isolation.
• Participants expressed a need for improved communication systems, systematic guidance before school entry, and emotional support.
• The study framed these transitions as multi-layered processes influenced by home, educational institutions, and community policies.

Abstract