Postpartum Depression and Social Support in China: A Cultural Perspective. Academic Article

abstract

• This study explored how Chinese culture affects the relationship between social support and postpartum depression. In-depth interviews with 38 mothers in mainland China showed that discrepancies between expected and perceived available social support and conflicts among social support providers are two major contributors to the stress associated with postpartum depression. These dynamics are deeply rooted in the context of Chinese culture with its distinctive gender roles and family dynamics. These cultural norms further prevent women from seeking social support.

authors

• Tang, Lu

published proceedings

• J Health Commun

author list (cited authors)

• Tang, L. u., Zhu, R., & Zhang, X.

citation count

• 25

complete list of authors

• Tang, Lu||Zhu, Ruijuan||Zhang, Xueying

publication date

• September 2016

publisher

• Taylor & Francis  Publisher

published in

• Journal of Health Communication: international perspectives  Journal

keywords

• Adult
• China
• Cultural Characteristics
• Depression, Postpartum
• Family Relations
• Female
• Gender Identity
• Humans
• Mothers
• Qualitative Research
• Social Support
• Young Adult

PubMed Central ID

• 27491938

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1080/10810730.2016.1204384

start page

• 1055

end page

• 1061

volume

• 21

issue

• 9

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2016.1204384

user-defined tag

• 3 Good Health and Well-Being