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Postpartum depressive symptoms and maternal sensitivity: an exploration of possible social media-based measures

Authors: Ana Luísa B. T. Dáu, Laura S. Callinan, Linda C. Mayes, Megan V. Smith

Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Issue 1/2017

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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.

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Title: Postpartum depressive symptoms and maternal sensitivity: an exploration of possible social media-based measures
Authors: Ana Luísa B. T. Dáu
Laura S. Callinan
Linda C. Mayes
Megan V. Smith
Publication date: 01-02-2017
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-016-0650-4

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