“She is Always Doing the Work"

Marianismo is a term that refers to the prioritization of Latina mothers in regard their children and families. In defining as such, this acknowledges how selfless are. This study utilized an adapted version Narrative Analysis explore insights Latino adolescent mentees when it comes experiences living with single mother. Specifically, participants’ narratives included highly positive relationships who exhibit many admirable qualities, they spoke about varying biological fathers, also discussed helpful, supportive father figures (i.e., natural mentors) lives. The Discussion section relates study’s findings Attachment Theory Social LeMarianismo concerning selflessness mothers. explored perceptions thirteen participants following being raised by To relationship, was used. While analysis focused on mothers, fathers other lives were explored. are contextualized through lens attachment theory, social learning relevant literature. shines light important impact mentors male adolescents. workers from professional domains working families can take marianismo cultural value into account own interactions services clients. Additionally, just adolescents keenly aware mothers’ values, strengths, contributions lives, vital for do same. arning well great impacts have