Transition to Parenthood

CAS345 (exam 2)

What are some changes when transitioning to parenthood?

family structure, Identity, boundaries, emotional climate, and maintenance

What did the men feel when transitioning to parenthood

Lover (decreased), parent (increased), worker (increased 2x)

what did the women feel when transitioning to parenthood?

lover (decreased 2x), parent (increased 2x), worker (decreased)

what factors eased the transition to parenthood?

positive pre-baby relationship, desire to be parents, realistic expectations of demands of parenthood, clarity of role demands, anticipatory socialization, and available support

What was the intervention? (when partners become parents study)

its not our relationship that is the problem, its the circumstance of having a baby

what were the effects for fathers ? (when partners become parents study)

fathers were satisfied with new role and were involved with their child

what were the effects for mothers ? (when partners become parents study)

felt like they were “workers,” and were happy with the division of labor

What were the overall findings ? (when partners become parents study)

less decline in marital satisfaction, fewer negative changes in sexual relationship, and more marital stability