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When a father’s anxiety leaves a mark
25 août 2025
By Ana Espino | Published on August 25, 2025 | 3 min read
#PaternalAnxiety #ChildMentalHealth #EmotionalDevelopment
Paternal anxiety is a psychological disorder characterized by persistent and excessive levels of anxiety, which can interfere with daily functioning, family relationships, and parenting. While scientific literature has long focused on maternal anxiety and its impact on child development, the role of paternal mental health remains far less explored. Yet, fathers play a crucial role in shaping a child’s emotional and behavioral development, and their psychological difficulties can directly or indirectly influence this trajectory.
#PaternalAnxiety #ChildMentalHealth #EmotionalDevelopment
Paternal anxiety is a psychological disorder characterized by persistent and excessive levels of anxiety, which can interfere with daily functioning, family relationships, and parenting. While scientific literature has long focused on maternal anxiety and its impact on child development, the role of paternal mental health remains far less explored. Yet, fathers play a crucial role in shaping a child’s emotional and behavioral development, and their psychological difficulties can directly or indirectly influence this trajectory.
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Scientific reference
Zecchinato, F., et al. (2025). A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Paternal Anxiety and the Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes in Their Offspring. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 64(2), 172–197
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