Abstract

A prospective survey with two data collection periods was conducted to test a theoretical model deductively derived from a conceptual system suggested by Rubin (1967a, 1967b, 1984). A sample of 123 primigravid women were recruited from 5 sites in the greater Portland, Maine area. Study subjects completed six questionnaires: (a) the Self-Coherence Survey; (b) the Hassles Scale; (c) the Uplifts Scale; (d) the Health Responses Scale; (e) the Support Behaviors Inventory; and (f) the Psychosocial Health Reproductive Tool. Data were analyzed by path analysis and correlated t-tests.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 8811234; ProQuest document ID: 303636238. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN

Sigma Membership

Delta Pi, Eta Iota at-Large, Kappa Zeta at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Pregnant Women, Maternity Nursing, Female Well-being

Advisor

Karen Walton Budd

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Case Western Reserve University

Degree Year

1988

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

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Date of Issue

2019-03-22

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