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The influence of family cohesion and communication during pregnancy on postpartum work family conflict among American new parents
Date Issued
2018
Conference
Citation
Tang, S. K., & Choo, A. K. (9 Mar 2018). The influence of family cohesion and communication during pregnancy on postpartum work family conflict among American new parents. 2018 IFTA World Family Therapy Congress, Bangkok,Thailand.
Description
This study aimed to investigate factors such as family cohesion, communication and social support during pregnancy on postpartum work family conflict among a U.S sample of new parents. Regression analyses indicated female gender and less children in the family were the more robust predictors of work family conflict at postpartum.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Background: This study aimed to investigate factors such as family cohesion, communication and social support during pregnancy on postpartum work family conflict among a U.S sample of new parents. Method: A total of 204 parents (119 female, 85 male) from the United States participated in this study by completing a 15-minute self-report online questionnaire. Their ages ranged from 22 to 58 years old with an average of 31.5 years old. Ages of the indexed infants ranged from 1 to 12 months, with an average of 6.70 months. Standardized measurement scales were used to assess family cohesion and communication, social support during pregnancy and work family conflict at postpartum. Results: Bivariate correlation analysis results showed that low levels of family cohesion, family communication,
and social support during pregnancy were related to high levels of work family conflict at postpartum. Regression analyses indicated that compared to family cohesion and communication, female gender and less children in the family were the more robust predictors of work family conflict at postpartum. Conclusion: Antenatal classes should also include ways to enhance family cohesion and communication as well as coping and balancing work-family demands. These programs are of particular relevance to new mothers and first time parents.
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