title: Postpartum Depression and Social Support in China: A Cultural Perspective.
abstract: This study explored how Chinese culture affects the relationship between social support and postpartum depression. In-depth interviews with 38 mothers in mainland China showed that discrepancies between expected and perceived available social support and conflicts among social support providers are two major contributors to the stress associated with postpartum depression. These dynamics are deeply rooted in the context of Chinese culture with its distinctive gender roles and family dynamics. These cultural norms further prevent women from seeking social support.
authors: a Department of Communication Studies, College of Communication and Information Sciences , University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa , Alabama , USA.
authors: Lu
authors: L
authors: Tang
authors: b School of Journalism and Communication , Remin University of China , Beijing , China.
authors: Ruijuan
authors: R
authors: Zhu
authors: c College of Communication and Information Sciences , University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa , Alabama , USA.
authors: Xueying
authors: X
authors: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002681:China; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000523:psychology*; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D055815:Young Adult