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Parental loss of a child and psychosocial outcomes among middle-aged and older adults: Longitudinal national evidence from Thailand, 2015–2022

Abstract

Parental loss of children were associated (with small effect sizes) with depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults and reduced subjective life expectancy among middle-aged adults in Thailand, showing its unique contributions (e.g., nationally representative longitudinal data from Thailand, filling an evidence gap in Southeast Asia). Policy and practice implications may include screening bereaved parents for depression, strengthening community or religious support, or developing tailored interventions.

Research topics

  • Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Family Support in Illness

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2025.101882

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