Effect of gender role identity on patterns of feminine and self-concept scores from late pregnancy to early postpartum.
Relationships among gender role identity, feminine scores, self-concept, and perception of comfort in the mothering role were examined. Fifty-two primiparous and 21 multiparous women completed study questionnaires during the third trimester, 2 to 3 weeks postpartum, and 4 to 6 weeks postpartum. Low feminine gender role identity groups demonstrated the greatest change in feminine and self-concept scores over time. Differences in patterns emerged among the groups regarding size and significance of correlations between feminine and self-concept scores. Implications of findings for nursing practice and the study conceptual framework, as well as study limitations, are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D009732:Nursing Care; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012380:Role; D012649:Self Concept; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology*