Problem-Solving Appraisal and the Prediction of Depression during Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period.

Elliott, Timothy R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ542393

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Problem-Solving Appraisal and the Prediction of Depression during Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period.

Elliott, Timothy R.; And Others

Journal of Counseling & Development, v74 n6 p645-51 Jul-Aug 1996

Tested hypothesis that higher levels of positive affect and lower levels of negative affect would predict depression during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Analysis of 100 women indicated that women at risk for depression during pregnancy and in the postpartum period may exhibit heightened negative moods and a dearth of positive affective experiences. (51 references) (RJM)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Counseling Psychology, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems, Females, Predictive Measurement, Pregnancy, Problem Solving, Psychological Patterns, Sadness

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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