Relationship Between Psychological Well-Being, Emotional Intelligence Traits of Postpartum Mothers, Maternal Attachment, and the Motherhood Role.

Abstract

Purpose: To examine relationships among psychological well-being, emotional intelligence, maternal attachment, and motherhood role among postpartum mothers.

Method: Participants were 390 mothers with infants aged 4 to 12 months. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF), Maternal Attachment Inventory, and Being a Mother Scale.

Results: Mothers with perceived low income, lack of social security, poor relationships with their spouses, dissatisfaction with childbirth, and lack of post-partum support were found to be less satisfied with their motherhood experiences (p < 0.05). A negative correlation was found between being a mother and psychological well-being, TEIQue-SF total score, and subdimensions (p < 0.005). According to regression analysis, those with poor relationships with their spouses (β = 0.104, p = 0.026), low PWBS scores (β = -0.199, p < 0.001), and low TEIQue-SF scores (β = -0.267, p < 0.001) are significant factors affecting maternal role satisfaction by 21.1%. No significant relationship was found between maternal attachment and psychological well-being, emotional intelligence, and other variables (p > 0.005).

Conclusion: Findings emphasize the importance of psychosocial support, spousal involvement, and emotional competence in improving the postpartum maternal experience.