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Table 1 Questions on perceptions on partner relationship related to existential meaning-making in first time new mothers

From: First child’s impact on parental relationship: an existential perspective

Overall question

How did becoming a mother change your relationship to your partner? Assess the statements listed below, and mark with a cross what you think matches you.

Item 1

Having a baby gave rise to thoughts and conversations between my partner and me about how it has changed our life together

Item 2

Having a baby has forged stronger ties between my partner and me

Item 3

Having a baby has linked our relationship to something bigger than ourselves

Item 4

Having a baby has given rise to more conflicts between me and my partner

Item 5

Having dreams that made me reflect on myself and on us as a family

  1. Items could be answered with to a high degree, to some degree, to a small degree, not at all, and don’t know