The Dynamics of Eudaimonic Well-Being in the Transition to Parenthood
Differences Between Fathers and Mothers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2347766 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Martina Brandel (Karolinska Institute, Stocholm, Sweden), Erika Melchiorri (University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy), Chiara Ruini (0000-0002-7805-3183, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 2572-2589 |
| Publication date | 2018-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Family Issues (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0192-513X • E-ISSN: 1552-5481 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0192513x18758344 |
| OpenAlex | W2791166942 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 14 |
| References cited | 36 |
Little is known about changes in existential dimensions of well-being (i.e., eudaimonic well-being) when becoming a parent, particularly in men. This study examined eudaimonic well-being during the transition to parenthood, considering depressive symptoms and gender differences. Fifty pregnant couples ( n = 50 fathers-to-be; n = 50 mothers-to-be; age range 24-53 years) enrolled in maternity units during pregnancy ordinary check-ups, participated in the study. Ratings of eudaimonic well-being (Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scales) and depressive symptoms (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) were collected prenatally and postnatally. In line with the study hypothesis, the results showed that having a child increased well-being in both parents. Surprisingly, well-being in fathers improved more than in mothers. Gender differences accounted for 4.6% of the variance in postnatal eudaimonic well-being, while prenatal levels of eudaimonic well-being accounted for 70%. Becoming a parent has important implications for eudaimonic well-being especially in fathers. Clinical and sociological implications of the findings are discussed
Cognition · Depressive symptoms · Developmental psychology · Eudaimonia · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Well-being · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Clinical Psychology · Health disparities and outcomes · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 14 |
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| Citations per year | 2,33 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 14 |