APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Perinatal Guilt and Shame: Dysregulation and Anxiety As Predictors of Change
- Eric Matsunaga
CAS Psychology- University of Oregon - Bailey Speck
University of Oregon - Nicole Froidevaux
University of Oregon - Lynn Nashawi
University of Oregon - Pascal Deboeck
University of Utah - Maureen Zalewski Regnier
University of Oregon - Sheila Crowell
University of Oregon
Abstract
We examined guilt and shame trajectories across the perinatal period in mothers at elevated psychological risk. Multilevel models revealed substantial heterogeneity. Higher emotion dysregulation and lower pregnancy-related anxiety predicted steeper declines in guilt and shame. Findings inform understanding of guilt and shame trajectories and screening and intervention opportunities during pregnancy.
