Citation

Formica I, Barberis N, Costa S, Nucera J, Falduto ML, Maganuco NR, Pellerone M, Schimmenti A. Clin. Neuropsychiatry 2018; 15(1): 19-26.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Giovanni Fioriti Editore)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: In the field of perinatal psychology, the majority of studies focused on mothers' psychological and behavioral states during pregnancy, neglecting the role of their partners. This study used an Actor-Partner Interdependence Model approach to evaluate the role of social support and emotional intelligence in both members of marital couples who were expecting a baby.

METHOD: Forty couples who were waiting for their first child were asked to complete questionnaires on social support, trait emotional intelligence, anxiety, and depression.

RESULTS: Paternal emotional intelligence was related to paternal depression and anxiety, and maternal emotional intelligence was related to maternal depression and anxiety. Anxiety and depression were not predicted by the other partner's social support and emotional intelligence. However, emotional intelligence in fathers was linked to perceived social support in mothers.

CONCLUSIONS: Anxiety and depression are serious problems during pregnancy, and high emotional intelligence in fathers can represent an important variable that might indirectly reduce negative mood states in mothers. This consideration may help in the definition of better preventative actions and psychological interventions during pregnancy. © 2018 Giovanni Fioriti Editore s.r.l.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; cognition; Anxiety; Depression; female; Pregnancy; insomnia; depression; social support; anxiety; suicide attempt; Social support; pregnancy; fatigue; mental disease; questionnaire; behavior; clinical article; asthenia; hypersomnia; Article; puerperium; mood change; postnatal depression; emotional intelligence; Emotional intelligence; Actor-partner interdependence model; couple therapy; perinatal depression