The Examination of Psychological Well-Being in Pregnant Women in Terms of Demographic and Pregnancy-Related Features and Self-Compassion

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this research is to determine the effects of self-compassion is associated with psychological well-being.
METHODS: This research was carried out in a cross-sectional design. Research sampling consisted of 337 pregnant women in gynecology and obstetrics service, non-stress test unit, and maternity wards of a state hospital. Research data were collected via Pregnancy Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form. In data analysis frequency, mean and standard deviation, Kruskal–Wallis H test, Mann–Whitney U test, and Spearman’s rho correlation analysis were performed.
RESULTS: Mean age of pregnant women was found to be 26.97 ± 5.36 years. The total Psychological Well-Being Scale mean score of pregnant women was 45.21 ± 7.08 and the total Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form mean score was 37.14 ± 6.70. A statistically sig-nificant difference (P <.05) was measured between pregnant women’s education level, employment status, the place of residence, income level, family type, the number of children, satisfaction with the relationship with partner, and the total score obtained from psychological well-being. It was also identified that a statistically significant relationship in positive direction (P <.05) prevailed between the Psychological Well-Being Scale and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form scores of pregnant women.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: In this research, major effects of demographic, pregnancy-related features, and self-compassion on the psychological well-being of pregnant women have been documented.