Exposure to fathers' depression in pre-adolescence associated with poor educational outcomes among males

MedicalXpress | أبر 24, 2026

Preliminary findings from a national birth cohort suggest strong associations between exposure to fathers' depression in pre-adolescence and poor educational outcomes among males, but not females. The findings suggest a strong need to identify and support fathers with depressive symptoms and their sons to promote positive educational attainment. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2026 Meeting, taking place April 24–27 in Boston.