Temporal orientation pre- and post-delivery of a child

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Obstetrics
• Perinatal studies

Background:

• Postpartum period is a significant life transition.
• Temporal orientation is crucial for adaptation and well-being.
• Limited research exists on temporal orientation changes during the perinatal period.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate temporal orientation in women during the third trimester of pregnancy and 6 weeks postpartum.
• To assess changes in future, past, and present temporal orientation after childbirth.

Main Methods:

• Prospective cohort study design.
• Participants: 17 men and 30 women.
• Instrument: Roos' Time Reference Inventory administered at two time points.

Main Results:

• No significant differences were found in temporal orientation across future, past, and present time frames.
• Temporal perception remained stable from late pregnancy to 6 weeks postpartum.
• No gender-specific differences in temporal orientation were reported.

Conclusions:

• Childbirth does not significantly alter an individual's temporal orientation.
• Temporal orientation is a stable cognitive function during the perinatal transition.
• Further research could explore other psychological factors influencing postpartum adaptation.