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Attachment Styles, Various Maternal Representations and a Bond to a Baby

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  • Anna Zdolska-Wawrzkiewicz

    (Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Gdansk, Bazynskiego 4, 80-952 Gdansk, Poland)

  • Magdalena Chrzan-Dętkoś

    (Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Gdansk, Bazynskiego 4, 80-952 Gdansk, Poland)

  • Daria Pizuńska

    (Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Gdansk, Bazynskiego 4, 80-952 Gdansk, Poland)

  • Mariola Bidzan

    (Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Gdansk, Bazynskiego 4, 80-952 Gdansk, Poland)

Abstract

(1) Background : The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between: (a) new mothers’ styles of attachment to their own mothers with their representation of self as a mother as well as with their representation of one’s mother as a mother, (b) new mothers’ representation of self as a mother with their representation of one’s own mother as a mother, and (c) their bonds with their children and their styles of attachment to their own mothers. (2) Methods : A total of 86 mothers were interviewed approximately six months postpartum. The Adjective Checklist, a modified version of the Experiences in Close Relationships, and the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire were used in the study. (3) Results : Analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between the new mothers’ styles of attachment to their own mothers and both their representation of self as a mother and their representation of one’s mother as a mother. The relationship between representation of self as a mother and representation of one’s mother as a mother was also statistically significant. No statistically significant relationship was observed between the style of attachment to one’s mother and the bond with one’s child six months postpartum. (4) Conclusions : A deeper understanding of the relationship between these variables may improve the help system directed at young mothers.

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  • Anna Zdolska-Wawrzkiewicz & Magdalena Chrzan-Dętkoś & Daria Pizuńska & Mariola Bidzan, 2020. "Attachment Styles, Various Maternal Representations and a Bond to a Baby," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-12, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:10:p:3363-:d:357127
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    1. Anna Zdolska-Wawrzkiewicz & Mariola Bidzan & Magdalena Chrzan-Dętkoś & Daria Pizuńska, 2019. "The Dynamics of Becoming a Mother during Pregnancy and After Childbirth," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(1), pages 1-11, December.
    2. Mariola Bidzan & Karolina Lutkiewicz, 2019. "Perceived Stress as a Predictor of Partnership Relation Quality in Polish Mothers of Preterm-Born Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-11, January.
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    1. Hanna Liberska & Monika Deja, 2021. "Satisfaction with Life, Emotions, and Identity Processes in Polish First-Time Mothers and Fathers and Their Child’s Age," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(2), pages 1-15, January.

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