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http://dx.doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2019.25.2.196

The Influence of Ego-identity, Parenting Efficacy and Stress Coping Style on Depression in Mothers of Toddlers  

Chai, Hyun-Yi (Department of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University)
Choi, Mi-Young (Department of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University)
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Child Health Nursing Research / v.25, no.2, 2019 , pp. 196-204 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the influence of ego-identity, parenting efficacy, and stress coping style on depression in mothers of toddlers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data were collected from 164 mothers of toddlers, and analyzed using descriptive statistics, the t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS for Windows version 24.0. Results: The factors influencing depression in mothers of toddlers included ego-identity, economic status, and perceived health status. These variables explained 60.0% of depression in mothers of toddlers. Conclusion: Lower ego-identity was associated with more intense depression. Therefore, healthcare providers should develop intervention programs that can improve ego-identity to decrease depression among mothers of toddlers.
Keywords
Child, preschool; Parenting; Depression; Mothers;
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