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Kaila Kutz, Psy.D., is a 2024 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, New England

Dr. Kurz

Committee:

  • Katherine Evarts, PsyD, Chairperson
  • Gina Pasquale, PsyD, Committee Member
  • Ashley Mitton, PsyD, Committee Member

Keywords

motherhood, parenting, COVID-19, parental burnout, insomnia

Document Type

Dissertation

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

The current study sought to better understand the relationship among parental burnout, insomnia, and first-time motherhood within the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A thorough review of the literature was conducted in order to position this dissertation and its questions within the current research landscape. A quantitative, survey-based research methodology was used to explore the association between the aforementioned variables of interest through correlational analyses. Findings of the study suggest a positive association between parental burnout and insomnia, though nonsignificant findings between motherhood groups in relation to insomnia and parental burnout suggest that continued investigation into these variables may be warranted. Variations between strength of correlations between groups on variables of interest are discussed, specifically with reference to association of potential impact on real-world clinical work. Future directions for research discussed within this dissertation include how the studied variables may relate to topics such as governmental and community regulations, policies, and norms as well as the role of resilience in mediating the relationships between variables. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA (https://aura.antioch.edu) and OhioLINK ETD Center (https://etd.ohiolink.edu).

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ORCID: 0009-0000-0341-4004

Bio:

Kaila was born and raised in Upstate New York and completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. While attending Antioch University New England, she engaged in practicum experiences across a wide variety of settings, including within a comprehensive psychological assessment practice, an integrated primary care facility, and within university wellness. In addition, she spent time during her graduate career working as a psychometrist within a private neuropsychology practice in New Hampshire.

Kaila is a recent graduate of Geisinger Medical Center’s APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship in Adult Clinical and Health Psychology, where she worked in a variety of health-focused clinics, with rotations including but not limited to chronic pain, cystic fibrosis, functional neurological symptom disorder, bariatrics, and lung and esophageal cancers. She was also a recent presenter at Pennsylvania Psychological Association’s annual conference, co-leading a workshop entitled, “The Hidden Cost of Chronic Pain: Working Toward Equitable Care the Palliative Population.”

Kaila will complete her post-doctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, with a major area of focus in bariatrics and a minor area of focus in multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating disorders. She is eager to continue her work in the field of clinical and health psychology.

In her free time, Kaila enjoys crocheting, spending time with her pets, and is an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Bills.

PUBLICATIONS:

Pritt, S., Kutz, K., & Albright, S. (2024). Chasing air: An exploration of cystic fibrosis and

mental health. Pennsylvania Psychologist, 84,(2), 27–28. https://www.papsy.org/global_engine/download.aspx?fileid=9DF16322-8C17-4FBF-AE97-EBA82CD41DC3&ext=pdf

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