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ArticleJournal of reproductive and infant psychology2026

Evaluating the factor structure of the pregnancy-related anxiety scale: implications for maternal and infant wellbeing.

Frances C Calkins, Lauren M Laifer, Rachel C B Beck, Sarah J Gervais, Rebecca L Brock

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Frances C CalkinsDepartment of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-8212-8969
Lauren M LaiferDepartment of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5473-7882
Rachel C B BeckDepartment of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5312-0434
Sarah J GervaisDepartment of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2667-6370
Rebecca L BrockDepartment of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7826-6421

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Parental trauma-related distress trajectories predict child internalizing symptoms through unique emotion-related socialization behaviors: An examination from pregnancy to school-ageF31HD107948 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN · PI LAIFER, LAUREN M · 2022 to 2024
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backgroundAlthough the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Scale - also referred to as the Pregnancy-Related Thoughts Scale (PRT) - is one of the most widely utilised measures of pregnancy-related anxiety (PrA), there is limited research exploring its factor structure and psychometric properties. The present study sought to (a) explore the factor structure of the PRT and (b) examine whether specific dimensions of PrA differentially predict postpartum outcomes. DESIGN/

methodsA community sample of pregnant women (

resultsResults provided support for a bifactor model with two unique dimensions of the PRT capturing baby- and self-focused concerns, respectively. Maternal self-focused PrA uniquely predicted postpartum internalising problems (β = .22), worse physical health (β = -.27), and impaired mother-infant bonding (β = .19) when controlling for baby-focused and general PrA.

conclusionFindings highlight the utility of screening for specific dimensions of PrA to promote both maternal and infant wellbeing following childbirth. Specifically, evidence suggests that screening for self-focused PrA, above and beyond baby-focused PrA, might facilitate prevention and intervention efforts and allow researchers to better understand antecedents and consequences of unique facets of PrA.

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AnxietyMother-Child RelationsMothersPregnancy ComplicationsPregnant PeoplePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesAdultFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHumansInfantParentingPostpartum PeriodPregnancyPsychometricsSurveys and Questionnairesfactor analysismaternal anxietymaternal mental healthPregnancy-related anxietypsychometrics

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PMCPMC11954974

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