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This research explores how childhood disorganization and role reversal combined with eco-anxiety contribute to parenthood regret.

June 8, 2026The Journal of Genetic Psychology

Having Already Brought Children into a Burning World: Childhood Experiences of Disorganization and Role Reversal in Primary Caregiving Mothers Who Regret Their Parenthood in the Age of Climate Crisis

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This research explores how childhood disorganization and role reversal combined with eco-anxiety contribute to parenthood regret.
Analyzed data from 760 cisgender, heterosexual, primary-caregiving mothers in Italy
Measured childhood experiences, eco-anxiety levels, and parenthood regret
Used statistical analysis to assess relationships between variables
Higher eco-anxiety correlated with increased parenthood regret (effect size not specified)
Childhood disorganization was linked to greater regret, particularly under heightened eco-anxiety (exact metrics not provided)
Findings emphasize the intersection of early trauma and current environmental stressors on maternal feelings about parenting

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Randomized trial examines the impact of childhood trauma and eco-anxiety on parenthood regret in mothers, suggesting support needed for climate-related mental health.

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Tracchegiani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a265b0fad53cfb9357c4bfb https://doi.org/10.1080/00221325.2026.2677916

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Randomized trial examines the impact of childhood trauma and eco-anxiety on parenthood regret in mothers, suggesting support needed for climate-related mental health.

Having Already Brought Children into a Burning World: Childhood Experiences of Disorganization and Role Reversal in Primary Caregiving Mothers Who Regret Their Parenthood in the Age of Climate Crisis

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Having Already Brought Children into a Burning World: Childhood Experiences of Disorganization and Role Reversal in Primary Caregiving Mothers Who Regret Their Parenthood in the Age of Climate Crisis

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