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This study examined the relationship between self-reported depressive symptoms, directly observed maternal sensitivity, and the content and themes of pictures posted on a mobile application. Data on 20 participants were analyzed. Results suggested that mothers’ scoring as more intrusive on the maternal sensitivity scale tended to post a higher proportion of photos of themselves interacting with their babies. An association between higher levels of maternal depressive symptoms and a lower proportion of posts of baby smiling photos was also suggested.
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Funding of this study was provided by the NIMH #100456 PI:Smith
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Dr. Mayes and Dr. Smith developed the MoMba® application. Yale University owns the rights to the MoMba® application.
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Dáu, A.L.B.T., Callinan, L.S., Mayes, L.C. et al. Postpartum depressive symptoms and maternal sensitivity: an exploration of possible social media-based measures. Arch Womens Ment Health 20, 221–224 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-016-0650-4
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