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Role of Attachment Patterns and Partner Support in Postpartum Depression

The birth of a baby, representing an important transition period in the lives of women, causes various changes and also brings about a great number of psychological problems in their lives. Postpartum depression is a highly prevalent disorder and previous research reveals that it is associated with...

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Published in:Psikiyatride güncel yaklaşimlar 2019-06, Vol.11 (2), p.154-166
Main Authors: Bintaş Zörer, Pelin, Tulum Akbulut, Sedef, Dirik, Gülay
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The birth of a baby, representing an important transition period in the lives of women, causes various changes and also brings about a great number of psychological problems in their lives. Postpartum depression is a highly prevalent disorder and previous research reveals that it is associated with several factors. Among these factors, the importance of partner relationship is especially highlighted and the variables that may affect this relationship negatively are one of the most important risk factors. There-fore, in this review article, the role of adult romantic attachment patterns and partner support in postpartum depression is evaluated in the light of the relevant literature.
ISSN:1309-0658
1309-0674
1309-0674
DOI:10.18863/pgy.387288