Postpartum Body Image and Self-Esteem
Postpartum Body Image and Self-Esteem
Author(s): L Antonie, Mona VintilăSubject(s): Individual Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Psychology of Self, Methodology and research technology, Family and social welfare
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: body image; self-esteem; postpartum; perceived social support; body dissatisfaction;
Summary/Abstract: The reason this research topic is of interest lies in the fact that the first year after birth is a major transition for all parents, especially for mothers. Thus, the objective of the present paper is to analyze certain psychosocial factors surrounding new mothers during this period and the way in which they can accentuate feelings of incapacity and powerlessness that can contribute to the development of low self-esteem and a negatively perceived body image. These factors can adversely impact the postpartum period. Furthermore, this topic has been very little explored in the Romanian population.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 15/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 145-152
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English