Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore and understand any correlation between a mother having postpartum depression and her now college-level child having a mental illness. The research question posed for this study was: Is there a correlation between maternal postpartum depression and the development of mental illnesses in college students? Studies have shown that there is a correlation in early childhood development, but there are deficits when it comes to long-term follow-up. Data for this study was collected via online surveys on SONA UCF. The results from the Chi-square test imply a strong association (p = .007) at n=85. Since many college students presently suffer from an array of mental illnesses, it is crucial to trace it back to the roots of the problem.
Thesis Completion
2023
Semester
Fall
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Saunders, W Steven
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Medicine
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Degree Program
Biomedical Science
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
12-15-2023
Recommended Citation
Foster, Asheria, "Long Term Effects Analysis of Children Exposed to Postpartum Depression" (2023). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 1532.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/1532