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Development trajectories of marital satisfaction and postpartum depression: a longitudinal study

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  • Yunjuan Ji

  • Liping Chen

  • Xiang Shi

  • June 12, 2026

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    The study analyzed the trajectories of marital satisfaction and postpartum depression in 238 women over 12 weeks postpartum.

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    Marital satisfaction declined linearly while postpartum depressive symptoms increased significantly during the study period.

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    Earlier marital satisfaction negatively predicted later levels of postpartum depression, indicating a unidirectional relationship.

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    The association between marital satisfaction and postpartum depression was stronger among unemployed women and those with lower incomes.

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    The findings support integrating marital relationship assessments into postpartum mental healthcare for targeted interventions.

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Development trajectories of marital satisfaction and postpartum depression: a longitudinal study

  • by Yunjuan Ji, Liping Chen, Xiang Shi

  • June 12, 2026

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