Anhedonia and Daily Emotional Experiences Among Mothers of Preschool Children: an Experiential Sampling Study

Key Points

• Anhedonia significantly affects daily emotional experiences among mothers, impacting their overall well-being.
• Mothers reported varying levels of emotional experiences linked to anhedonia, with some days being notably harder than others.
• This observational analysis utilized experiential sampling to capture real-time emotional responses across multiple moments in a day.
• The findings highlight potential mental health interventions tailored for mothers, emphasizing the importance of support systems.