From parentification to parenthood: caregiving responsibilities in childhood and childbearing desire in young adulthood.

Published in: Journal of reproductive and infant psychology (2023)

Individuals' early caring activities, especially when they evoke feelings of satisfaction and appreciation in the child, may play an important role in shaping childbearing motivations and desires that underlie their future reproductive behaviours.

Keyphrases

early life
mental health
current status
depressive symptoms
middle aged
young adults