Using the framework of the reformulated learned helplessness (RLH) model of depression, this study examined the nonachievement of self-expectations of primigravidas desiring natural childbirth in terms of their attributional style and the possible resulting depression. The RLH model predicts that individuals who have a depressive attributional style experience a sense of helplessness when faced with situations which seem difficult or out of their control and are more apt to fail and become depressed. Natural childbirth is an experience which has the potential of appearing out of control to women involved in the birth process. Using a before and after design, the study was based on a sample of forty-one married primiparas who had an uncomplicated pregnancy, attended Lamaze childbirth classes, and anticipated an uncomplicated, unmedicated vaginal delivery. Sixteen subjects stated they did not meet their self-expectations during childbirth and twenty-five stated they did meet their self-expectations. The hypothesis were tested using two matched groups of sixteen each. Data from all subjects were used for post hoc analysis of the hospital data.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc330771 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Williams, Barbara Garner |
| Contributors | Miller, Jack E., Harrell, Ernest H., McCallon, Earl L., Sandefur, Walter |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 120 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Williams, Barbara Garner, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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