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Descriptive statistics for mothers’ positive and negative emotion words during pregnancy interviews and pre- and post-partum anxiety and depressive symptoms.
| Variable | Pre-partum M (SD) | Post-partum M (SD) | t | df |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Positive words | 4.12 (0.90) | – | – | – |
| % Negative words | .26 (0.24) | – | – | – |
| State anxiety | 30.13 (8.00) | 32.68 (8.75) | −2.80* | 68 |
| Trait anxiety | 32.96 (7.96) | 34.00 (8.88) | −1.50 | 68 |
| Depressive symptoms | 5.19 (3.63) | 4.93 (3.55) | .69 | 67 |
p < .01.
