Association between perceived social support, marital satisfaction, differentiation of self and perinatal depression.

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between peripartum depression and social support, marital satisfaction, and self-differentiation.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on postpartum women from December 28, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Postpartum women were evaluated using a questionnaire consisting of sections assessing sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric history, and psychometric instruments: Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), Marital Disaffection Scale (MDS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Differentiation of Self Inventory (DSI).