This study explored the connection between communication privacy management and person-centered messages directed toward mothers, as they make decisions to disclose or not disclose parenting challenges in the face of needing social support. One hundred thirty-six mothers completed the online open-ended survey. Findings revealed that, if they chose to share their challenges, mothers tended to disclose parenting challenges to others with whom they identified. Reasons for reifying rigid privacy boundaries include maintaining positive self-presentation, buffering from judgment of others, the anticipation of low person-centered messages, and experiences with others constructing hurtful social support messages. Participants also reflected on their experiences and identified their own social support needs.

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“我不让所有人看到我的挣扎”：母亲的社会支持和隐私管理

本研究探讨了沟通隐私管理与针对母亲的以人为本的信息之间的联系，因为她们在需要社会支持时决定披露或不披露育儿挑战。136 位母亲完成了在线开放式调查。调查结果显示，如果她们选择分享她们的挑战，母亲倾向于向她们认同的其他人透露育儿方面的挑战。将严格的隐私边界具体化的原因包括保持积极的自我展示、缓冲他人的判断、预期低的以人为本的信息，以及与他人构建有害的社会支持信息的经验。参与者还反思了他们的经历并确定了他们自己的社会支持需求。