Table 2 Codes identified regarding mothers’ use of contrast in relation to stigma and being a mother with a mental illness
Code | Description |
|---|---|
to contrast oneself from other mothers (with a mental illness) | emphasising differences from mothers who do not fulfil the ideals of a ‘good mother’ and/or from mothers who are problematic for the child’s welfare |
to contrast oneself from others with a mental illness (or from other diagnosis) | comparing one’s own mental health condition with those considered more severe or socially stigmatised |
to contrast with healthy or ‘normal’ people or mothers | contrasting with healthy or ‘normal’ people/mothers to explain their mental illness and their situation or the situation of their children |
to contrast the past and the current situation | comparing the past and the current situation/self to emphasise that the self or the situation is different |