期刊名称：Fathering: A Journal of Theory, Research, and Practice about Men as Fathers
印刷版ISSN：1933-026X
出版年度：2009
卷号：7
期号：3
出版社：Fathering: A Journal of Theory, Research, and Practice about Men as Fathers
摘要：Postpartum depression (PPD) leads to poor outcomes for mothers and families, yet for many reasons across various ecological strata, it remains difficult to identify. The potential role of fathers in maternal mental health has largely been unexplored. We use an ecological model to examine urban fathers’ role in identifying maternal depressive symptoms and providing partner support. In 31 qualitative interviews with urban fathers, seven fathers identified depressive symptoms such as depressed mood and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities and fifteen reported providing emotional, instrumental, and stability support. Implications of our findings and the potential roles that fathers can assume in the ecological strata are discussed.
