Researchers link young adults work struggles to parents mental health in Sweden
Umeå University researchers published a study earlier this fall connecting young adults work transitions to parental mental health in northern Sweden.
Study uses demographic database data
Researchers Sara Kalucza and Anna Baranowska-Rataj analyzed data from the Västerbotten Invention Program. They compiled working life trajectories for children aged 20 to 29 years. The team linked this employment information with mental health records of their parents.
Unemployment harms older adults health
The results show that persistent labor market disadvantages correlate with poorer parental mental health outcomes. Prolonged unemployment and low-wage employment create worse conditions than stable employment trajectories. Health-related difficulties in the childrens work lives also negatively impact their aging parents.
Findings appear in journal
The research article is now published in Advances in Life Course Research. The study provides detailed information about health conditions in northern Sweden. These findings highlight the connection between younger generations careers and family wellbeing.
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