Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood
About This Grant
PROJECT SUMMARY Postpartum depression (PPD) affects approximately one in eight women in the year following childbirth, with significant implications for maternal and child outcomes. While theoretical perspectives emphasize the importance of social support during this challenging transition, particularly from partners, current research relies heavily on self-reported measures of support that are susceptible to cognitive biases and may be confounded with depression symptoms. A critical factor that may influence maternal mental health outcomes is the actual time spent in proximity with one's partner, as these periods provide opportunities for both emotional and practical support. In the proposed project, we will examine patterns of partner proximity across pregnancy and the extended postpartum period using innovative wearable devices (TotTags) that dynamically and unobtrusively measure physical distance between partners in their daily ecological context. Our central hypothesis is that reduced partner proximity will prospectively predict increases in maternal depression symptoms (Aim 1). We will also investigate the bidirectional relationships between both partners' depression symptoms and their proximity patterns (Aim 2) and examine how infant caregiving contexts influence these dynamics (Aim 3). This project addresses a critical gap in the perinatal mental health literature by advancing our understanding of how objective measures of partner support relate to depression risk during the transition to parenthood. This study will set the foundation for future research that can inform interventions aimed at preventing postpartum depression in both mothers and fathers. Through this project, the candidate will develop specialized expertise in perinatal mental health research, ecological assessment methods, and advanced statistical approaches for analyzing dynamic social interactions, positioning them to establish an independent research program examining how partner support shapes mental health outcomes during major life transitions.
Grant Summary
Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood is a NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health grant providing up to $79K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2029-05-12 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $79K
2029-05-12
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Who is eligible for the Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood?
Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood is offered by NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood provide?
Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood provides up to $79K per award from NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood deadline?
Applications for Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood are due 2029-05-12 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood?
To apply for Proximity between partners and depression symptoms during the transition to parenthood, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health.