Table 1
Basic Statistical Parameters for All the Variables Used in Research (N = 50).
| Variable | M | SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 28.97 | 4.39 | 19 – 40 |
| EPDS | 8.14 | 4.22 | 2 – 19 |
| Extraversion | 14.22 | 3.11 | 6 – 20 |
| Agreeableness | 13.24 | 3.26 | 7 – 20 |
| Conscientiousness | 19.52 | 3.27 | 10 – 25 |
| Neuroticism | 11.56 | 3.58 | 6 – 20 |
| Openness to experience | 20.48 | 2.69 | 14 – 25 |
| Perceived social support | 27.72 | 3.70 | 16 – 32 |
| Need for support | 11.88 | 2.41 | 5 – 16 |
| Seeking social support | 14.86 | 2.66 | 9 – 20 |
Table 2
Pearson Correlation Coefficient for Postpartum Depression Symptoms and Sociodemographic Variables (N = 50).
| Age | Education | Employment | Financial status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | - .28 | - .07 | - .44** | - .01 |
[i] Note. ** p < .01.
Table 3
Summary of Simple Regression Analysis for Big Five Personality Traits Predicting Postpartum Depression Symptoms (N = 50).
| Variable | beta (β) | t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraversion | -.190 | -1.486 | |
| Agreeableness | -.043 | -0.295 | |
| Conscientiousness | -.272* | -2.150 | |
| Neuroticism | .456** | 3.131 | |
| Openness to experience | .370** | 2.758 | |
| R | .60 | ||
| R² | .36 | ||
| Adjusted R² | .29 | ||
| F | 5.01** |
[i] Note. * p < .05. ** p < .01.
Table 4
Summary of Simple Regression Analysis for Social Support Variables Predicting Postpartum Depression Symptoms (N = 50).
| Variable | beta (β) | t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived social support | -.315 | -1.816 | |
| Need for social support | .314* | 2.128 | |
| Seeking social support | -.080 | -0.432 | |
| R | .41 | ||
| R² | .17 | ||
| Adjusted R² | .12 | ||
| F | 2.76* |
[i] Note. * p < .05. ** p < .01.