Jenkin W, Tiggemann M
School of Psychology, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
Women Health. 1997;25(1):89-98. doi: 10.1300/J013v25n01_06.
This study is a prospective investigation of the effect of weight retained after pregnancy on weight satisfaction, self-esteem and depressive affect, utilising the framework provided by expectancy-value theory. Self-report data were obtained from 115 women who were in the last month of their first pregnancy, and then again a month following the birth. On average women were heavier four weeks after having their baby than they were prior to becoming pregnant, and were less satisfied with their post-natal weight and shape. They were also slightly heavier than they had anticipated, particularly in the case of the younger women. Actual post-natal weight proved the most important predictor of psychological well-being following birth.
本研究采用期望价值理论提供的框架，对产后留存体重对体重满意度、自尊和抑郁情绪的影响进行前瞻性调查。通过自陈式数据收集，从115名处于首次怀孕最后一个月的女性那里获取数据，产后一个月再次收集。平均而言，女性在产后四周比怀孕前体重更重，对产后体重和体型的满意度更低。她们的体重也比预期略重，尤其是年轻女性。事实证明，产后实际体重是产后心理健康的最重要预测因素。
