Open AccessPostpartum depressive symptoms and maternal sensitivity: an exploration of possible social media-based measures
Author(s) -
Ana Luísa B T Dáu,
Laura S. Callinan,
Linda C. Mayes,
Megan V. Smith
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
archives of women's mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.179
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1435-1102
pISSN - 1434-1816
DOI - 10.1007/s00737-016-0650-4
Subject(s) - depressive symptoms , maternal sensitivity , psychology , association (psychology) , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , psychiatry , psychotherapist , anxiety
This study examined the relationship between self-reported depressive symptoms, directly observed maternal sensitivity, and the content and themes of pictures posted on a mobile application. Data on 20 participants were analyzed. Results suggested that mothers' scoring as more intrusive on the maternal sensitivity scale tended to post a higher proportion of photos of themselves interacting with their babies. An association between higher levels of maternal depressive symptoms and a lower proportion of posts of baby smiling photos was also suggested.