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Maternal cognitive themes during pregnancy.

D D Affonso, S Sheptak

    Maternal-Child Nursing Journal
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study explored pregnant women's cognitive themes, finding support for a "search for meaning" process. These findings align with Reva Rubin's concept of the "Cognitive Style of Pregnancy," indicating initial empirical backing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Maternal Health
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Understanding pregnant women's cognitive processes is crucial for maternal well-being.
    • Reva Rubin's concept of
    • Cognitive Style of Pregnancy
    • suggests distinct psychological experiences during gestation.
    • Empirical validation of these cognitive themes is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore cognitive themes endorsed by pregnant women.
    • To ascertain empirical support for Reva Rubin's "Cognitive Style of Pregnancy" concept.
    • To assess cognitive adaptation during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • A preliminary study involving 50 women with normal pregnancies.
    • Utilized the "Cognitive Adaptation to Pregnancy Scale" (CAPS), a 56-item questionnaire.

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  • Items for the CAPS were derived from open-ended interviews in a pilot study.

    • Main Results:

    • Endorsed items suggest a cognitive process involving a search for meaning.
    • Findings indicate a sense of mastery and self-enhancement among participants.
    • The search-for-meaning process aligns with Rubin's descriptions of uncertainty and questioning during pregnancy.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides preliminary empirical support for cognitive themes in pregnancy.
    • Findings suggest that "Cognitive Adaptation" during pregnancy involves seeking meaning, mastery, and self-enhancement.
    • The results support aspects of Reva Rubin's "Cognitive Style of Pregnancy" theory.