The mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies in the relationship between perceived partner support and depression, anxiety during pregnancy

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived partner support and cognitive emotion regulation strategies with depression and anxiety levels in women during pregnancy. Data were collected by paper-pencil and online data collection methods. Participants consisted of 256 pregnant women who were in their gestational 4-42, living in Turkey, married, and between the ages of 18-43. In the study, Personal Information Form for sociodemographic information, Partner Support Scale (EDÖ), Cognitive Emotion Regulation Scale (CERS), Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), Beck Anxiety Scale (BAI) were given to the participants. According to the findings, the mediation effects of cognitive emotion regulation strategies were found to be significant in the relationships between perceived partner support and depression and anxiety. Pregnant women with high partner support were found to have low depression and anxiety levels with the mediator effect of cognitive emotion regulation strategies. In the light of the findings, it was thought that the effect of perceived partner support on coping strategies was an important factor in protecting the mental health of pregnant women.