摘要:AbstractThe objective if this study was to investigate the relationship of Post-natal depression with life and marital satisfaction. It further investigated the significance of family systems in Post-natal depression.Fifty housewives who were resident of Karachi, Pakistan, and who have given birth during last four weeks through normal delivery, voluntarily participated in the study. Results indicated significant negative relationship of scores of Post-natal depression with life and marital satisfaction. Further women from joint families were significantly less depress than women from nuclear families. Hence it seems that life satisfaction, marital satisfaction and family setup play significant role in Post-natal depression.
关键词:Post-Natal Depression;life satisfaction;marital satisfaction;joint family system;nuclear family system