Patterns and predictors of change in relationship status among Black mothers over 16 weeks postpartum.

ABSTRACT: The transition to parenthood has long been viewed as a period of change in new parents' romantic relationships. However, this research has largely focused on changes in relationship quality, generally overlooking changes in relationship status (e.g., ending or entering a relationship during this period). To address this gap, we explored patterns and predictors of relationship dissolution and relationship formation during the early postpartum period among a sample of first-time Black mothers. A community sample of mothers living with low incomes (N = 212; 10% married; 85% enrolled in Medicaid) reported on their relationship status and other characteristics at 1, 8, and 16 weeks postpartum. Among mothers who were in a relationship at 1 week postpartum (N = 126), 20% of these re

SUBMITTER: Weber DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881516 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature