Factors Influencing the Maternal Life Balance of Flemish Mothers, a Cross-Sectional Study

Jacoba Kuipers (), Luka Leugenhaege (), Natacha Craen (), Laura Branden (), Roxanne Bleijenbergh (), Eveline Mestdagh () and Bart Rompaey ()
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Jacoba Kuipers: Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
Luka Leugenhaege: Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
Natacha Craen: Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
Laura Branden: Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
Roxanne Bleijenbergh: Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
Eveline Mestdagh: Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp
Bart Rompaey: Antwerp University

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2021, vol. 16, issue 2, No 6, 627 pages

Abstract: Abstract This cross-sectional study examined the levels of maternal life balance and its influencing factors. The sample was composed of 731 Flemish mothers who self-reported on perceived maternal life balance; maternal-infant bonding; emotional wellbeing and coping responses to motherhood. Sociodemographic details were obtained. Mothers overall perceived life balance. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed a model with predictors of perceived maternal life balance: Sense of coherence (B.157; p.000), level of education (B.035; p.000), seeking social support (B.064; p.008) and shared parenting (B.080; p.030) had a significant positive relationship with maternal life balance. Low emotional wellbeing (B-.273; p.000), income level (B-.144; p

Keywords: Motherhood; Maternal; Life balance; Bonding; Emotional wellbeing; Adaptation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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