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Dissertation
The relationship between partner social support and premenstrual symptoms
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
Dec 2000
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00008033
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between premenstrual symptoms and partner social support for women who complain of premenstrual distress. Inverse associations were found between partner social support and both premenstrual and postmenstrual symptoms, as was predicted. However, contrary to the author's hypotheses, the postmenstrual association was larger; yet, this difference was not significant. Only the postmenstrual association remained significant when the association of relationship conflict was partialed out. The premenstrual relationship between partner support and symptoms was only significant for women who reported lower levels of symptomatology; however, the correlation was not significantly different than the correlation for the high symptom group. Also, contrary to the author's hypotheses, partner social support specific to the premenstrual phase was not significantly associated with premenstrual symptoms. In conclusion, women who perceive lower levels of available support from their significant others are more susceptible to experiencing distressing emotional and physical symptoms in both the premenstrual and postmenstrual phases. The implication for future research directions will be discussed.
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- Title
- The relationship between partner social support and premenstrual symptoms
- Creators
- Cynthia B. Schwartz
- Contributors
- Michael R. Lowe (Advisor) - Drexel University, Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University (1993-1996, 1998-2002)
- Awarding Institution
- Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Publisher
- Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- viii, 92 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Clinical and Health Psychology [Historical]; Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University (1993-1996, 1998-2002); College of Nursing and Health Professions (2000-2002)
- Other Identifier
- 991021888879704721