The Relationship between Post-natal Depression and: Body Image, Social Support and Self-Esteem
Year: 2023
Type: dataset
Abstract: The present study examined the relationship between post-natal depression and body image, social support, and self-esteem. Research has shown that low levels of social support and self-esteem are predictors in post-natal depression, and that body dissatisfaction has a relationship with post-natal depression. The present study set out to expand on these findings and investigate the nature of these relationships in a different population. A total of 68 participants completed questionnaires measuring post-natal depression scores, body-esteem, perceived social support and self-esteem. A correlation matrix analysis found there was a relationship between both body-esteem and social support and post-natal depression scores, but no correlation among self-esteem and post-natal depression. Follow up standard multiple regression analysis disclosed that the body-esteem subscale of physical condition and low perceived social support to be predictive of high post-natal depression scores. Implications for this study and future research recommendations are discussed.
Source: NORMA
Author: Wilson, Kate
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7005574656