Characteristics of experiencing a parenting crisis in the situation of premature birth of a child

Столярчук, Олеся Анатоліївна and Горобчук, Діана Юріївна (2023) Characteristics of experiencing a parenting crisis in the situation of premature birth of a child Науковий журнал "Габітус" (45). pp. 172-177. ISSN 2663-5208; 2663-5216

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Abstract

The article aims to determine the specifics of experiencing a paternity crisis in the situation of premature birth of a child, which, given the variability and danger of modern realities, arise quite often. The aspect of unpreparedness of parents for such a development of events, the emerging feelings of helplessness, guilt and a whole range of negative emotional reactions trigger the unfolding of the paternity crisis. Its manifestations can be short-term and long-term in nature, affecting both the interaction with the baby and the parents’ self-attitude, peculiarities of intra-family and marital relations. Therefore, it is important to study the peculiarities of the paternity crisis in detail in order to find possible ways to mitigate it by using parents’ own personal resources. On the basis of the empirical study, the peculiarities of mothers’ well-being immediately after the birth of a child and in the process of its further nursing, the influence of the social environment and the available and prospective resources were identified. In particular, the respondents noted the experience of difficulties in carrying a child due to stressful situations. The range of emotions that dominated after childbirth was also highlighted: fear, confusion and excitement. The possible loss of the child and deviations in its development are some of the most important aspects that disturbed mothers. As a result, they felt guilt, sadness and anger. It was determined that the internal components that helped in solving difficult life situations included: determination, diligence, patience and determination. Sources of external psychological resources, which were lacking at the same time, were: methods of self-regulation and work with a psychologist, effective communication with doctors, close environment and experienced parents of prematurely born children. It was found that determining the ways of psychological assistance to parents in the situation of preterm birth is important in view of the existing high level of anxiety, stress and general destabilization of parents in the crisis.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	parenthood; situation of premature birth of a child; personal crisis; crisis of parenthood; personal resources
Subjects:	Це архівна тематика Київського університету імені Бориса Грінченка > Статті у наукометричних базах > Index Copernicus Це архівна тематика Київського університету імені Бориса Грінченка > Статті у журналах > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions:	Це архівні підрозділи Київського університету імені Бориса Грінченка > Факультет психології, соціальної роботи та спеціальної освіти > Кафедра психології особистості та соціальних практик
Depositing User:	Олеся Анатоліївна Столярчук
Date Deposited:	17 May 2023 07:37
Last Modified:	17 May 2023 07:37
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/45039

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