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100 1 a| Billings, Annelise Chappell,e| author.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 10 a| Integrating the voice of the dyad :b| listening to the birth stories of both parents /c| by Annelise Chappell Billings.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2025.;

300 a| 1 online resource (113 pages) :b| illustrations (some color);

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538 a| Mode of access: World Wide Web.;

502 b| M.S.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2025.;

500 a| Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Human Development and Family Science.;

500 a| Advisor: Andrew Brimhall;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 9, 2026).;

650 0 a| Dyadic analysis (Social sciences)=| ^A1234249;

520 3 a| This study explores how partners make the transition to parenthood together. Men's and women's experiences were examined, as well as the couple together. Using a grounded theory approach, the research aims to elevate men's voices while considering the couple as a dyad. Participants were eight heterosexual couples who had a baby in the last year. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each individual and the partnership for a total of 24 interviews. Although societal narratives emphasize women's roles in pregnancy and childbirth, men's participation in childbirth has been shown to strengthen family bonds and contribute to positive outcomes for all members of the new family. By applying grounded theory, this study develops a framework that incorporates both parents' experiences, highlighting the differences in how men and women process childbirth and its impact on the couple's dynamic. The study emphasizes the importance of considering both partners' attachment needs during this transition. It underscores the significance of supporting both mothers and fathers, the latter whose needs are often overlooked. The findings offer clinical implications for therapists and medical providers to improve support for both parents and the dyad during childbirth.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

650 0 a| Parenthood.=| ^A12011;

650 0 a| Attachment behavior.=| ^A165656;

650 0 a| Childbirth.=| ^A1183;

650 0 a| Fatherhood.=| ^A359162;

650 0 a| Motherhood.=| ^A141483;

650 0 a| Parent and child.=| ^A539;

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710 2 a| East Carolina University.b| Department of Human Development and Family Science.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

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Integrating the voice of the dyad : listening to the birth stories of both parents / by Annelise Chappell Billings.

Author/creator	Billings, Annelise Chappell author.
Other author	Brimhall, Andrew, degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2025.
Description	1 online resource (113 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	Dyadic analysis (Social sciences) Parenthood. Attachment behavior. Childbirth. Fatherhood. Motherhood. Parent and child.

Summary	This study explores how partners make the transition to parenthood together. Men's and women's experiences were examined, as well as the couple together. Using a grounded theory approach, the research aims to elevate men's voices while considering the couple as a dyad. Participants were eight heterosexual couples who had a baby in the last year. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each individual and the partnership for a total of 24 interviews. Although societal narratives emphasize women's roles in pregnancy and childbirth, men's participation in childbirth has been shown to strengthen family bonds and contribute to positive outcomes for all members of the new family. By applying grounded theory, this study develops a framework that incorporates both parents' experiences, highlighting the differences in how men and women process childbirth and its impact on the couple's dynamic. The study emphasizes the importance of considering both partners' attachment needs during this transition. It underscores the significance of supporting both mothers and fathers, the latter whose needs are often overlooked. The findings offer clinical implications for therapists and medical providers to improve support for both parents and the dyad during childbirth.
General note	Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
General note	Advisor: Andrew Brimhall
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 9, 2026).
Dissertation note	M.S. East Carolina University 2025.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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