Parental stress in early parenthood among mothers and fathers in <scp>S</scp>weden

Widarsson, Margareta; Engström, Gabriella; Rosenblad, Andreas; Kerstis, Birgitta; Edlund, Birgitta; Lundberg, Pranee C.

doi:10.1111/j.1471-6712.2012.01088.x

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“…If fathers were actively engaged as their child's primary caregivers, their perceptions of stress and subsequent infant development may have been different, as found in a previous study (Benzies et al, ). In a Swedish study of early parenting stress, mothers experienced higher levels of stress in competence, role restriction, spousal relationships, and health than did fathers, who experienced higher levels of stress in social isolation (Widarsson et al, ).…”

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Parenting stress and development of late preterm infants at 4 months corrected age

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Research in Nursing & Health

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Parenting stress has been linked to child development issues in early preterm infants, but less is known about its effects on development in infants born late preterm. We examined relationships between parenting stress of 108 mothers and 108 fathers and development of late preterm infants born at 34 0/7 to 36 6/7 weeks gestation. At 4 months corrected age, mothers and fathers completed the Parenting Stress Index (PSI‐3); mothers were primary caregivers in almost all families and completed the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ‐2) on child development. Mothers reported significantly more stress than fathers on the PSI‐3 Parent Domain. PSI‐3 subscale scores from the Child Domain were significant predictors of mother‐reported infant development as measured by the ASQ‐2 in regression models: Reinforces Parent predicted Gross Motor, Mood predicted Communication, and Acceptability predicted Communication, Fine Motor, Problem Solving, and Personal ‐Social development scale scores. Experiences of parenting stress differed for mothers and fathers. Further research is required on specific dimensions of parenting stress related to development of late preterm infants.

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Parenting stress and development of late preterm infants at 4 months corrected age

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Magill‐Evans

et al. 2017

Research in Nursing & Health

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“…More recent studies, primarily from Sweden, have found that mothers and fathers experience parental stress in different areas. Mothers are more likely to experience stress related to their role as a parent and their relationship with their spouse/partner while men are more likely to experience parental stress in regards to social isolation (Jackson et al, 2007;Skreden et al, 2012;Tommiska et al, 2002;Widarsson et al, 2012). Some studies that included or focused on fathers found that changes in the marital/partner relationship were associated with more parenting stress for fathers than mothers (Deater-Deckard & Scarr, 1996).…”

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Parental stress in mothers and fathers one year after birth

Hildingsson

Thomas

2013

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology

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Objective: The aim was to compare prenatal feelings and parental stress in parents one year after birth. An additional aim was to study associations between parental stress and several explanatory factors in mothers and fathers. Background: The birth of a baby brings many changes to the lives of parents and families. Existing research on gender differences in parental stress levels is somewhat inconclusive. Method: A longitudinal Swedish survey of a one-year cohort of 783 women and 671 male partners recruited in mid pregnancy and followed up one year after birth. Data were collected using three questionnaires where different aspects of stress arising from the parenting role measured by the Swedish Parental Stress Questionnaire (SPSQ) were investigated. Results: Women and men differed in age and level of education. Women had more negative feelings towards pregnancy, birth and the early parenthood compared to men. Women reported higher levels of parental stress than men in three out of five subscales in the SPSQ (Role Restriction, Social Isolation and Spouse Relationship). The subscales were moderately correlated with background variables but strongly correlated with prenatal feelings. Prenatal negative feelings about the pregnancy, the upcoming birth and the first weeks with a newborn baby were strongly correlated with parental stress for both mothers and fathers. Conclusion: Assessing parents' feelings and prenatal attitudes is important for understanding parental stress one year after birth. Health care providers should discuss these issues with both parents during pregnancy in order to help them cope with the normal stresses of parenting.

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“…Both men and women can experience significant levels of parental stress in the first 12 months of their child 0 s life (Widarsson et al, 2013). It could be hypothesised that men who experience high levels of fear in relation to childbirth will be less positive and experience greater levels of parental stress as they transition to the new father role than less fearful men.…”

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Childbirth fear in Swedish fathers is associated with parental stress as well as poor physical and mental health

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Parental stress in early parenthood among mothers and fathers in Sweden

Abstract: Mothers and fathers experience stress in different areas during their early parenthood. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the differences in stress that exist between mothers and fathers, so that parents can be adequately prepared for parenthood and avoid parental stress.

Cited by 49 publications

References 53 publications

Parenting stress and development of late preterm infants at 4 months corrected age

Parenting stress and development of late preterm infants at 4 months corrected age

Parental stress in mothers and fathers one year after birth

Childbirth fear in Swedish fathers is associated with parental stress as well as poor physical and mental health

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