Boys Suffer More from Early Parental Death
Study finds boys more vulnerable to adverse effects of early parental death on mental health, finances, and careers. Nationwide data analyzed for long-term impact on both genders.
Boys more vulnerable: Early parental death impact on mental health, finances, and careers studied.
A substantial long-term study, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, suggests that boys may be more susceptible than girls to experiencing adverse health and financial consequences when experiencing an early parental death . The research explored the impact of parental loss before the age of 21 on various indicators of mental health and employment outcomes between ages 26 and 30, while also considering gender differences.
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The research examined information from almost one million individuals born in Finland between 1971 and 1986. By the year 2016, all participants had reached the age of 30, and their data was analyzed for the study. The data included death certificates of parents and children, educational and medical records, sick leave, and tax returns.
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Parental Loss & Mental Health:
Results indicated that losing a parent before turning 21 was significantly linked to poor mental health, lower incomes, and higher unemployment in adulthood, regardless of gender. However, boys and young men who lost their mothers prematurely had nearly 2.5 times higher odds of hospital admission for intentional self-harm than those who experienced this later. Similarly, girls and young women who lost their fathers early were around twice as likely to have a substance use disorder.
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Parental Loss & Adulthood:
Both sexes experienced higher sick leaves, fewer years of schooling, lower earnings, and more periods of unemployment between ages 26 and 30 after losing a parent early. The study’s strength lies in its use of nationwide population data and comprehensive monitoring, though it acknowledges limitations as an observational study.
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