Frustration among mothers of problematic child

Abstract

This study investigates the need patterns among children of working females, hypothesizing significant differences in affiliation, achievement, dominance, and pressure between children of working and non-working women. The study used the Child Apperception Test (CAT) on 80 children from each group. Results show significant differences in phobic, immature, and disorganized behavior and identification between the two groups, suggesting diverse emotional needs and coping mechanisms. The study highlights the impact of maternal presence on children’s emotional development, emphasizing the significance of parental attitudes and child-rearing practices on personality development.