Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color
Author Information
Author(s): Mahdavishahri Reihaneh, Gutierrez Dumayi
Primary Institution: The Professional School of Psychology, Alliant International University
Hypothesis
Relationship dissatisfaction between partners will predict perinatal depression.
Conclusion
The study found that higher relationship satisfaction is associated with lower levels of perinatal depression in women of color.
Supporting Evidence
- Lower relationship satisfaction is associated with higher severity of perinatal depression.
- Attachment insecurity predicts the severity of perinatal depression.
- Relationship dissatisfaction and attachment insecurity are predictive of perinatal depression.
Takeaway
If moms are happy in their relationships, they are less likely to feel sad after having a baby.
Methodology
The study used linear regression and hierarchical multiple regression to analyze data from 120 women of color with perinatal depression.
Potential Biases
The study may not fully capture the unique experiences of different cultural groups due to clustering of identities.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causal relationships.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily women of color, mostly Black or African American, with an average age of 29.8 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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