社会支持、自我同情和自我关怀在预测幼儿母亲身心健康方面的关键作用。
The Pivotal Role of Social Support, Self-Compassion and Self-Care in Predicting Physical and Mental Health Among Mothers of Young Children.
作者信息
Bord Shiran, Inchi Liron, Paldi Yuval, Baruch Ravit, Schwartz Shpiro Miriam, Ronen Shani, Eizenberg Limor, Gens Ilana, Yaari Maya
机构信息
Department of Health Systems Management, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yezreel 1930600, Israel.
Tovanot Research Institute, Gedera 7044625, Israel.
出版信息
Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Aug 1;13(15):1889. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13151889.
BACKGROUND
Mothers' health significantly affects their well-being and that of their families. The early years of motherhood can be tough and impact mental health. This study examined the associations between mothers' self-compassion, social support, and self-care behaviors and their physical and mental well-being.
METHODS
In August 2023, an online cross-sectional survey was conducted among 514 Israeli mothers with children under three. Mothers' physical and mental health was assessed using SF12. Self-compassion was measured by the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS). Social support was evaluated through the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and self-care was assessed via the Pittsburgh Enjoyable Activities Test (PEAT).
RESULTS
Respondents' average age was 31.5 years. Their self-reported physical health was relatively high, with a mean of 78.36 (SD = 21) on a 0-100 scale (n = 442). Mental health scores were lower, with a mean of 65.88 (SD = 20.28, n = 401). Perceived physical health was higher among Jewish mothers, younger mothers, and those with higher income levels. Additionally, greater social support and self-compassion correlated with better perceived physical health (Adj R = 0.11, < 0.001). For mental health, higher scores were observed among Jewish mothers, younger mothers, and full-time employed mothers. Furthermore, higher social support, self-compassion, and self-care practices were associated with improved perceptions of mental health (Adj R = 0.39, < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Promoting the well-being of mothers is crucial for their health, their children's well-being, and the family unit. Health professionals working with mothers of young children should emphasize and help promote social support, self-compassion, and self-care activities.
背景
母亲的健康状况会显著影响她们自身以及家庭的幸福。初为人母的头几年可能很艰难，并会影响心理健康。本研究调查了母亲的自我同情、社会支持、自我护理行为与她们的身心健康之间的关联。
方法
2023年8月，对514名有三岁以下子女的以色列母亲进行了一项在线横断面调查。使用SF12评估母亲的身心健康。通过自我同情量表（SCS）测量自我同情。通过感知社会支持多维量表（MSPSS）评估社会支持，并通过匹兹堡愉快活动测试（PEAT）评估自我护理。
结果
受访者的平均年龄为31.5岁。她们自我报告的身体健康状况相对较高，在0至100分的量表上平均分为78.36（标准差=21）（n=442）。心理健康得分较低，平均分为65.88（标准差=20.28，n=401）。犹太母亲、年轻母亲和收入水平较高的母亲的感知身体健康状况更好。此外，更多的社会支持和自我同情与更好的感知身体健康状况相关（调整R=0.11，<0.001）。对于心理健康，犹太母亲、年轻母亲和全职工作的母亲得分较高。此外，更高的社会支持、自我同情和自我护理行为与心理健康状况的改善相关（调整R=0.39，<0.001）。
结论
促进母亲的幸福对她们自身的健康、子女的幸福以及家庭单元至关重要。与幼儿母亲打交道的健康专业人员应强调并帮助促进社会支持、自我同情和自我护理活动。
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