Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative Investigation
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among relationship satisfaction, perceived attachment injury, and perinatal depression for Women of Color (WOC) who have given birth within the last 12 months. In addition, this study aimed to examine the impact of relationship satisfaction...
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| description | The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among relationship satisfaction, perceived attachment injury, and perinatal depression for Women of Color (WOC) who have given birth within the last 12 months. In addition, this study aimed to examine the impact of relationship satisfaction and romantic attachment quality on these mothers’ attachments to their newborns. The sample consisted of 120 WOC with perinatal depression. Linear regression and hierarchical multiple regression were used for data analysis. The results indicated that (a) lower relationship satisfaction is predicted with higher severity of perinatal depression, (b) attachment insecurity predicts the severity of perinatal depression, and (c) relationship dissatisfaction, attachment insecurity, and a disrupted attachment bond between mothers and their newborns are predictive of perinatal depression. The results of this study have significant implications for couple and family therapists addressing the needs of pregnant and postpartum WOC. Ultimately, fostering healthy couple relationships during these critical times can play a crucial role in enhancing maternal mental health and overall family wellbeing. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b412e1e8137f4eaaa5f7b38ccd7e4dbb2025-08-20T02:53:40ZengMDPI AGBehavioral Sciences2076-328X2024-11-011412114210.3390/bs14121142Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative InvestigationReihaneh Mahdavishahri0Dumayi Gutierrez1The Professional School of Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego, CA 92131, USAThe Professional School of Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego, CA 92131, USAThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among relationship satisfaction, perceived attachment injury, and perinatal depression for Women of Color (WOC) who have given birth within the last 12 months. In addition, this study aimed to examine the impact of relationship satisfaction and romantic attachment quality on these mothers’ attachments to their newborns. The sample consisted of 120 WOC with perinatal depression. Linear regression and hierarchical multiple regression were used for data analysis. The results indicated that (a) lower relationship satisfaction is predicted with higher severity of perinatal depression, (b) attachment insecurity predicts the severity of perinatal depression, and (c) relationship dissatisfaction, attachment insecurity, and a disrupted attachment bond between mothers and their newborns are predictive of perinatal depression. The results of this study have significant implications for couple and family therapists addressing the needs of pregnant and postpartum WOC. Ultimately, fostering healthy couple relationships during these critical times can play a crucial role in enhancing maternal mental health and overall family wellbeing.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/12/1142relationship satisfactionattachmentperinatal depressionwomen of colorcouple therapy |
| spellingShingle | Reihaneh Mahdavishahri Dumayi Gutierrez Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative Investigation Behavioral Sciences relationship satisfaction attachment perinatal depression women of color couple therapy |
| title | Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative Investigation |
| title_full | Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative Investigation |
| title_fullStr | Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative Investigation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative Investigation |
| title_short | Relationship Satisfaction, Attachment, and Perinatal Depression in Women of Color: A Quantitative Investigation |
| title_sort | relationship satisfaction attachment and perinatal depression in women of color a quantitative investigation |
| topic | relationship satisfaction attachment perinatal depression women of color couple therapy |
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