Journal article
Attachment and Infant Difficultness in Postnatal Depression
Journal of Family Issues, Vol.24(5), pp.668-686
2003
Abstract
This project investigated the relationship between attachment style and postnatal depression. In a sample of mothers with infants, those identifying themselves as depressed reported a more preoccupied attachment style by comparison with their nondepressed counterparts. Maternal attachment style was not related to perceived infant characteristics or to the reported mother-child relationship. Postnatal depression, however, was related to both perceived infant characteristics and the reported mother-child relationship. Although postnatal depression was not significantly related to marital quality, a trend did emerge between attachment style and marital quality. These findings suggest that further research is warranted to clarify the relationship between attachment style and postnatal depression.
Details
- Title
- Attachment and Infant Difficultness in Postnatal Depression
- Authors
- Pamela J Meredith (Author) - University of QueenslandPatricia Noller (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Journal of Family Issues, Vol.24(5), pp.668-686
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1177/0192513X03024005005
- ISSN
- 1552-5481
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99568104802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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