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Studies

MacBeth-Williams et al. (1987): study CA 1977

Publication

Author(s):
MacBeth-Williams, T.; Gotowiec, A.; Joy, L.A.; Travis, L.
Title:
Transition to Motherhood: A Longitudinal Study.
Source:
Infant Mental Health Journal, 1987, Vol. 8, 251 - 265

Investigation

Public
Mothers followed from 1 month before birth of first child to 2 years after, Canada, 1997-1980
Survey name
Unnamed study
Sample
Non-probability sample (unspecified)
Respondents
N = 489
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on multiple questions about emotions in general

Items not reported
Scale range not reported
Classification:
A-AOL-g-mq-?-*-a
Author's label:
Emotional State (MOT)
Remarks:
Referred to as 'happiness' in paper
Assessed at
T1: at 8 moth pregnancy (PNEMOT)
T2: 1 month post-partum (PPEMOT)
T3: When child was 2 years (TEMOT)
Page in publication:
255

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Perceived similarity in feelings about pregnancy with partner