Family sense of coherence and family and marital functioning across the perinatal period
Categorie(s):
Healt
Author(s):
Fei-Wan Ngai, Siew-Fei Ngu
Keyword(s):
Kesehatan, kebidanan, Jurnal Internasional, jurnal, Family functioning, Family sense of coherence, Postpartum, Pregnancy
DOI:
Abstract :
ABSTRACT
Background: A family sense of coherence is central to successfully coping with family stressors and facilitates
positive adaptation. Little is known about the implications of family sense of coherence for family
adaptation during the transition to parenthood.
Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the role of family sense of coherence in family and
marital functioning during the perinatal period.
Methods: The study used a longitudinal design. A convenience sample of 202 Chinese childbearing couples
completed the Medical Outcomes Study Family and Marital Functioning Measures and Family Sense of
Coherence Scale during pregnancy, at 6 weeks and at 6 months postpartum.
Results: The results showed that the couples experienced a substantial decline in family and marital functioning
postpartum and that a strong family sense of coherence was associated with better family and
marital functioning in the perinatal period. The levels of family sense of coherence for both mothers and
fathers were fairly stable across the perinatal period.
Conclusion: The study provides evidence that family sense of coherence plays a significant role in promoting
family and marital functioning during the transition to parenthood.