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 Difference in attitudes of partners
Fit with attitudes of intimates
Attitudes to giving birth Expected development of feelings to baby Expected attachment to baby Prenantal attitude to parenthood Earlier attitudes
Attitudes to children
Development of parental status Perceived maternal attachment Current relation with one's children Earlier mother-child relationship Earlier relation with children Perceived relationship with child Attitude to relation with one's children Perception of marital quality Attitudes to own marriage-relationship