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September 10, 2025Social Science & MedicineOpen Access

Parenthood and mental health: Findings from an English longitudinal cohort aged 32

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Longitudinal analysis reveals parenthood influences life satisfaction and mental health in individuals, highlighting social inequalities.

Parenthood is associated with a small positive impact on mental health, particularly life satisfaction.
Males reported better mental health outcomes than females, and those with cohabiting partners fared better.
Older age at first child correlates with better mental health, while more children adversely affect females' mental well-being.
Social inequalities are pronounced, with ethnic minority parents experiencing lower psychological distress compared to their White counterparts.

Mansfield et al. (2025) studied this question.

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