Paternal depression, coparenting, and father–infant bonding in Sweden during COVID-19: A national cross-sectional study
Decreasing fathers' depression symptoms and strengthening coparenting quality can potentially reduce father-infant bonding disturbances. Fathers' depression symptoms and coparenting quality appear bi-directionally linked in their association with father-infant bonding. Early detection and preventive, father-inclusive supports including co-screening and providing support for paternal depression symptoms, the coparenting relationship, and bonding difficulties are warranted.
Authors
- Lieny Jeon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2028-8358)
- Jubayer Mumin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3729-8299)
- Michael B. Wells (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7453-306X)
- Shirmin Bintay Kader (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6194-8220)
Institutions
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- University of Saskatchewan (CA)
- University of Virginia (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.121047
- Primary Topic
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00