Self control in perinatal mental health V1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Examining the role of self control in the development of perinatal mental health difficulties.
IRAS ID
199164
Contact name
Hannah Florence Tinton
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Southampton
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
The perinatal period, defined in terms of mental health, spans from conception to one year post birth. Perinatal mental health difficulties occur in up to 20% of women. Previous research has examined the external risk factors; current research has begun to explore the personality factors which influence the development of mental health difficulties. This study is examining the role of self-control within the perinatal population. Research suggests that mental health difficulties are closely linked to self control: the notion that an individual can inhibit their urges, behaviours or desires. Self control can be seen as dialectic with flexible optimal control being the goal for individuals to function to the best of their abilities. However, too much or too little self control can lead to mental health difficulties.
It is hoped that investing self control in the perinatal period will result in a clearer understanding of the personality traits that are more likely to result in mental health difficulties. This will increase the understanding of why certain people are more at risk of mental health difficulties and enable better detection of those who may benefit from earlier intervention.
All women within the perinatal period will be able to take part in the study. Recruitment will take place across primary and secondary care in specialist mental health services and more generic services. Participants will also be recruited through online forums, social media and through charitable organisations. Recruitment will take place until February 2017.
REC name
South Central - Hampshire B Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/SC/0370
Date of REC Opinion
23 Aug 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion