The Influence of Ego-identity, Parenting Efficacy and Stress Coping Style on Depression in Mothers of Toddlers
10.4094/chnr.2019.25.2.196
- Author:
Hyun Yi CHAI
1
;
Mi Young CHOI
Author Information
1. Doctoral Student, Department of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Child, preschool;
Parenting;
Depression;
Mothers
- MeSH:
Child, Preschool;
Depression;
Health Personnel;
Humans;
Mothers;
Parenting;
Parents
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2019;25(2):196-204
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
