Research Article

The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women

Volume: 8 Number: 4 December 29, 2025
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The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived social support and gender role attitudes in pregnant women. Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted with 207 pregnant women living in the Central Anatolia Region between November and December 2024. Data were collected online using the Personal Information Form, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Gender Role Attitudes Scale (GRAS). Statistical analysis included independent t-tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis. Results: Pregnant women demonstrated high levels of perceived social support but less egalitarian gender role attitudes. Significant associations were found between MSPSS and GRAS scores with factors such as educational level, perceived income, and number of pregnancies. However, no significant relationship was found between MSPSS and GRAS scores. Conclusion: Pregnant women reported high perceived social support but less egalitarian gender role attitudes, with no significant relationship between the two. It is recommended that pregnancy support programs include educational and awareness components to strengthen social support and promote gender equality.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychosocial Aspects of Childbirth and Perinatal Mental Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 29, 2025

Submission Date

December 30, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 19, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 4

APA
Aksan, G., & Akın, B. (2025). The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, 8(4), 302-309. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1609977
AMA
1.Aksan G, Akın B. The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2025;8(4):302-309. doi:10.62425/esbder.1609977
Chicago
Aksan, Gamze, and Bihter Akın. 2025. “The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 8 (4): 302-9. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1609977.
EndNote
Aksan G, Akın B (December 1, 2025) The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 8 4 302–309.
IEEE
[1]G. Aksan and B. Akın, “The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women”, Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 302–309, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.62425/esbder.1609977.
ISNAD
Aksan, Gamze - Akın, Bihter. “The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 8/4 (December 1, 2025): 302-309. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1609977.
JAMA
1.Aksan G, Akın B. The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2025;8:302–309.
MLA
Aksan, Gamze, and Bihter Akın. “The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, vol. 8, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 302-9, doi:10.62425/esbder.1609977.
Vancouver
1.Gamze Aksan, Bihter Akın. The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Gender Role Attitudes in Pregnant Women. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2025 Dec. 1;8(4):302-9. doi:10.62425/esbder.1609977

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