Maternal Postpartum Role Collapse as a Theory of Postpartum Depression

Bibliographic Data

ID12393376
AuthorsLinda Amankwaa (0000-0003-1202-8855, Albany State University, corresponding author)
Year2015
Publication date2015-01-20
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQualitative Report (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1052-0147 • E-ISSN: 2160-3715
PublisherNova Southeastern University (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1856
OpenAlexW2128616920
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited10

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of a theory of maternal postpartum role collapse. The influences of traditional role theory and symbolic interactionism are presented. The development of the maternal postpartum role collapse theory emerged from the study of postpartum depression among African-American women (Amankwaa, 2000). Major components of the theory of postpartum maternal role collapse consist of role stress, role strain, and finally role collapse. A discussion of the extension of role theory to role collapse as it is related to the postpartum mother is offered as an explanation of postpartum depression

Developmental psychology · Postpartum depression · Postpartum period · Pregnancy · Symbolic interactionism · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Psychology · Social Psychology

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