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The Moderating Role of Emotional Cushioning Between the Grief Intensity of Perinatal Loss and Relationship Satisfaction Among Women

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posted on 2019-06-11, 17:56 authored by Mollie C DiTullioMollie C DiTullio
The present study explored how emotional cushioning (EC) buffered the relationship between grief intensity of perinatal loss and relationship satisfaction among women who have experienced pregnancy after loss. It was hypothesized that higher levels of grief intensity would be negatively associated with relationship satisfaction among women. Additionally, it was hypothesized that higher levels of EC would lessen the negative relationship between grief intensity of perinatal loss and relationship satisfaction among women. Through the use of a hierarchical linear regression, it was determined that grief intensity was not significantly associated with relationship satisfaction and that EC did not serve as a buffer between grief intensity and relationship satisfaction. However, a significant correlation was found between EC and relationship satisfaction. The results of this study can help contribute to the literature by providing more discussion about utilizing systemic approaches for clients who have experienced perinatal loss and pregnancy-related anxiety.

History

Degree Type

  • Master of Science

Department

  • Behavioral Sciences

Campus location

  • Hammond

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

Anne Edwards

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee co-chair

Megan Murphy

Additional Committee Member 2

Denise Côté-Arsenault

Additional Committee Member 3

Amy Claridge