Social Support and Life Stress as Related to the Psychological Distress of Single Enlisted Navy Mothers

An examination of how work, family, friend, and community support were related to psychological distress (i.e., symptoms of depression, anxiety, and maternal guilt) among Active Duty U.S. Navy single mothers was conducted. Participants completed an online survey which assessed their social support, life events stress, depression, anxiety and maternal guilt. Overall there were relationships between several of Active Duty mothers' social supports and their depressive, anxiety symptoms, and maternal guilt.