From: Early maladaptive schemas as predictors of maternal bonding to the unborn child
Characteristics at T1 | Mean (SD) | N (%) |
---|---|---|
Maternal age (years)a | 30.8 (4.10) | |
Pregnancy wantedb | ||
Yes | 156 (94.5) | |
No | 2 (1.2) | |
Do not know | 3 (1.8) | |
Parenting experience | ||
First-time mother | 84 (50.9) | |
Second-time mother | 68 (41.2) | |
Two or more previous children | 13 (7.9) | |
Maternal education | ||
Upper secondary school or lower | 22 (13.3) | |
Up to 4 years of higher education | 50 (30.3) | |
4 or more years of higher education | 93 (56.4) | |
Gross annual household income | ||
350,000 NOK (44,980 USD) or less | 6 (3.6) | |
351,000–750,000 NOK (45108–96,386 USD) | 46 (27.9) | |
751,000 NOK (96,515 USD) or more | 113 (68.5) | |
Marital status | ||
Married or cohabiting | 162 (98.1) | |
Single | 3 (1.8) | |
Maternal mental health history | ||
History of contact with professionals for mental health issues | 50 (30.3) | |
Previous experience with being depressed most of the day, almost every day for a period of 2 weeks | 55 (33.3) | |
History of a diminished ability to enjoy things one has usually found enjoyable for a period of 2 weeks | 70 (42.4) |