Factors Influencing the Maternal Life Balance of Flemish Mothers, a Cross-Sectional Study

Autor: Bart Van Rompaey, Luka Van Leugenhaege, Laura Van den Branden, Natacha Van de Craen, Eveline Mestdagh, Roxanne Bleijenbergh, Jacoba Kuipers
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Applied research in quality of life
ISSN: 1871-2576
1871-2584
DOI: 10.1007/s11482-019-09779-0
Popis: This cross-sectional study examined the levels of maternal life balance and its influencing factors. The sample was composed of 731 Flemish mothers who self-reported on perceived maternal life balance; maternal-infant bonding; emotional wellbeing and coping responses to motherhood. Sociodemographic details were obtained. Mothers overall perceived life balance. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed a model with predictors of perceived maternal life balance: Sense of coherence (B.157; p.000), level of education (B.035; p.000), seeking social support (B.064; p.008) and shared parenting (B.080; p.030) had a significant positive relationship with maternal life balance. Low emotional wellbeing (B-.273; p.000), income level (B-.144; p
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