Abstract
The family is a living open system characterized by pattern and organization. While the rate of change in pattern and organization varies throughout the life cycle of the family, few periods involve the rapid and extensive repatterning and reorganization present in pregnancy. Empirical evidence suggests that changes in body image occur during and after pregnancy in both wives and husbands. The study designed to test the hypotheses used a sample of fifty married couples who attended Lamaze preparation for childbirth classes.
Sigma Membership
Theta Alpha
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Body Image, Self-image, Pregnancy
Advisor
Florence S. Downs
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
New York University
Degree Year
1976
Recommended Citation
Fawcett, Jacqueline M., "The relationship between spouses' strength of identification and their patterns of change in perceived body space and articulation of body concept during and after pregnancy" (2019). Dissertations. 1212.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1212
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-05-06
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 7705301; ProQuest document ID: 302820204. The author still retains copyright.