Positive and Negative Family Relationships Correlate With Mental Health Conditions -a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aim to investigate the association between family relationships and mental health conditions in adults aged 18+.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review on associations of family relationships and mental health conditions by searching in databases MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science Core Collection, PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts (ProQuest), and PTSDPubs. We calculated the Pearson correlation coefficients and I2 statistics using a random-effects model. Additionally, we investigated publication bias using funnel plots.

Results

Of the 3,707 records screened, 40 with n = 35,634 participants met the inclusion criteria (38.5% male, 59.5% female, mean age 39.57), were conducted mostly in North America (n = 27). Positive family relationships were investigated in

SUBMITTER: Lindert J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12320053 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature