Experiences and perceptions of mothers recovering from depression with regard to the impact of depression on family roles and coping skills

Mwaba, KXabakashe, AyandaDept. of PsychologyFaculty of Community and Health Sciences2013-10-112026-06-102009/10/062009/10/062013-10-112026-06-102007https://hdl.handle.net/10566/24045Magister Psychologiae - MPsychThe aim of the present study was to explore the subjective experiences and perceptions of mothers diagnosed with depression. The study investigated mothers' understandings of the extent to which their illness had impacted on their appraisal of their mothering and associated roles within the family. Furthermore, it investigated mothers' coping skills with regard to their illness.enDepressionSocial aspectsWomenMental healthTherapyExperiences and perceptions of mothers recovering from depression with regard to the impact of depression on family roles and coping skillsThesisUniversity of the Western Cape