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A parentalidade constitui uma experiência marcante e multifacetada no ciclo de vida adulto, com potenciais impactos tanto positivos como negativos na saúde mental. Esta dissertação teve como objetivo principal comparar os níveis de bem-estar, ansiedade, depressão e stress entre adultos que são pais e não pais. Participaram 473 indivíduos com idades entre os 18 e os 74 anos, divididos em dois grupos: pais (n = 250) e não pais (n = 223). Foram utilizados dois instrumentos de autorresposta: a Escala de Ansiedade, Depressão e Stress (EADS-21) e a Escala do Continuum de Saúde Mental (MHC-SF). Os resultados revelaram que os pais apresentaram níveis significativamente mais elevados de bem-estar social e níveis significativamente mais baixos de stress, comparativamente aos não pais. Verificou-se ainda uma tendência para níveis mais elevados de bem-estar psicológico e menores níveis de depressão nos pais, embora sem significância estatística. As variáveis sociodemográficas, como habilitações académicas, apresentaram diferenças em alguns resultados, destacando-se que os pais com ensino superior reportaram menor sintomatologia psicológica. Estes dados sublinham a importância de considerar o contexto da parentalidade nas políticas de promoção da saúde mental, evidenciando que esta experiência pode funcionar como fator de proteção, sobretudo ao nível social e emocional.
Parenthood constitutes a significant and multifaceted experience in the adult life cycle, with potential positive and negative impacts on mental health. This dissertation aimed to compare levels of well-being, anxiety, depression, and stress between adults who are parents and those who are not. A total of 473 individuals aged between 18 and 74 participated in the study, divided into two groups: parents (n = 250) and non-parents (n = 223). Two self-report instruments were used: the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Mental Health Continuum (MHC-SF). The results showed that parents reported significantly higher levels of social well-being and significantly lower levels of stress compared to non-parents. There was also a trend toward higher levels of psychological well-being and lower levels of depression among parents, although these differences were not statistically significant. Sociodemographic variables, such as educational attainment, were associated with some outcomes, with parents holding higher education degrees reporting fewer psychological symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of considering the context of parenthood in mental health promotion policies, suggesting that this experience may serve as a protective factor, particularly at the social and emotional levels.
Parenthood constitutes a significant and multifaceted experience in the adult life cycle, with potential positive and negative impacts on mental health. This dissertation aimed to compare levels of well-being, anxiety, depression, and stress between adults who are parents and those who are not. A total of 473 individuals aged between 18 and 74 participated in the study, divided into two groups: parents (n = 250) and non-parents (n = 223). Two self-report instruments were used: the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Mental Health Continuum (MHC-SF). The results showed that parents reported significantly higher levels of social well-being and significantly lower levels of stress compared to non-parents. There was also a trend toward higher levels of psychological well-being and lower levels of depression among parents, although these differences were not statistically significant. Sociodemographic variables, such as educational attainment, were associated with some outcomes, with parents holding higher education degrees reporting fewer psychological symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of considering the context of parenthood in mental health promotion policies, suggesting that this experience may serve as a protective factor, particularly at the social and emotional levels.
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Parentalidade Saúde mental Bem-estar Ansiedade Depressão Stress Parenthood Mental health Well-being Anxiety Depression