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Socioeconomic differences in coping with childbearing.

M T Westbrook

    American Journal of Community Psychology
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Socioeconomic status impacts women's childbearing attitudes and coping. Working-class women reported more anxiety and less proactive problem-solving strategies during their childbearing year.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Maternal Health

    Background:

    • Socioeconomic status (SES) is a critical determinant of health outcomes.
    • Childbearing involves significant psychological and emotional adjustments.
    • Understanding SES-related differences in women's experiences is vital for targeted support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between socioeconomic status and women's attitudes, affective arousal, and coping strategies during the childbearing year.
    • To identify specific differences in attitudes and emotional responses across socioeconomic groups.
    • To explore how coping strategies vary by socioeconomic status.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 200 women nearing the end of their childbearing year.
    • Assessment of socioeconomic status, attitudes towards 18 aspects of childbearing, and affective arousal using 12 content analysis scales on recollections.
    • Analysis of coping strategies, including instrumental coping behaviors.

    Main Results:

    • Significant associations found between SES and attitudes, affective arousal, and coping strategies.
    • Working-class women showed more positive attitudes overall but negative attitudes towards physical problems and labor.
    • Working-class women experienced greater affective arousal (anxiety, guilt) and employed less instrumental coping (e.g., prenatal classes, information seeking).

    Conclusions:

    • Socioeconomic status significantly shapes women's childbearing experiences, influencing their emotional responses and coping mechanisms.
    • Working-class women face unique challenges, including heightened anxiety and a tendency towards fatalistic coping.
    • Interventions should consider SES-specific needs and coping styles to effectively support women during childbearing.

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