Abstract
This qualitative, descriptive phenomenological study was conducted to determine the actual lived experiences of male partners of women who have previously been diagnosed with postpartum depression. The study also explored the knowledge level of male partners with regard to the phenomenon of postpartum depression. While experiences were varied, three common themes emerged of being vulnerable, being helpless, and coping with two to four sub-themes identified under each one. The seven men who participated demonstrated gaps in the knowledge with regard to the phenomenon of postpartum depression.
Sigma Membership
Kappa Kappa
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
New Mothers, Female Depression, Husbands
Advisor
Peggy Landrum
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Texas Woman's University
Degree Year
2013
Recommended Citation
Smith, Judy Kaye, "The lived experiences of male partners of women who have previously been diagnosed with postpartum depression" (2020). Dissertations. 1900.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1900
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-07-06
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3608459; ProQuest document ID: 1494822976. The author still retains copyright.