Psychological Challenges of Transition to Parenthood in First-time Parents

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Seyed Karimi Somayeh; KHODABAKHSHI KOOLAEE ANAHITA; FALSAFINEJAD MOHAMMAD REZA

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Journal: Practice in Clinical Psychology Year:2021 | Volume:9 | Issue:2 Page(s): 81-92

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Psychological Challenges of Transition to Parenthood in First-time Parents

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Seyed Karimi Somayeh | KHODABAKHSHI KOOLAEE ANAHITA | FALSAFINEJAD MOHAMMAD REZA | Issue Writer Certificate

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Psychological adjustment

Parenthood

Qualitative research

Abstract

Objective: The birth of the first child and the couple’ s transition to Parenthood can significantly change individuals’ marital life. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify psychological challenges to transition to Parenthood in first-time parents. Methods: The study employed a qualitative approach based on the content analysis method. The research population included all first-time parents who were referred to the Amjadieh Khaghani Community Counseling Center in District 7 of Tehran City, Iran, from May to August 2020. Besides, the studied couples had a child aged <4 years old. The study participants were 17 couples (n=34 subjects) who were selected using the purposive sampling technique and based on the theoretical saturation criterion. The required data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews with the research participants. The interviews were recorded, then transcribed verbatim. eventually, after the extraction, the obtained data were coded and categorized using a content analysis method in MAXQDA. Results: Analyzing the obtained data revealed that the transition to Parenthood can typically be considered either a positive or negative experience. The most serious challenges faced by couples in the transition to Parenthood included ambiguity and changes in the spousal role; duality and conflict in the motherhood role; feeling restricted and prevented from pursuing personal goals; psychological and emotional support from the family and husband; parenting disagreements; changes in sexual relations; fear of the failure to financially support the child; dissatisfaction with the appearance and weight change, and differences in parenting practices. The core theme was the transition to Parenthood; from couples to parents. Conclusion: Transition to Parenthood seems to be a vital change in the lives of couples; thus, some measures are required to prepare couples for such a transition. The insights from this study can help family counselors, midwives, and family nurses to develop and hold training and preparation programs for couples; such services should be provided to the couples before experiencing Parenthood. This could prepare parents for the challenges of their new life.

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Seyed Karimi, Somayeh, KHODABAKHSHI KOOLAEE, ANAHITA, & FALSAFINEJAD, MOHAMMAD REZA. (2021). Psychological Challenges of Transition to Parenthood in First-time Parents. PRACTICE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 9(2), 81-92. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/691058/en

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Seyed Karimi Somayeh, KHODABAKHSHI KOOLAEE ANAHITA, FALSAFINEJAD MOHAMMAD REZA. Psychological Challenges of Transition to Parenthood in First-time Parents. PRACTICE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY[Internet]. 2021;9(2):81-92. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/691058/en

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Somayeh Seyed Karimi, ANAHITA KHODABAKHSHI KOOLAEE, and MOHAMMAD REZA FALSAFINEJAD, “Psychological Challenges of Transition to Parenthood in First-time Parents,” PRACTICE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 81–92, 2021, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/691058/en

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