Socio-demographic characteristics associated with perceived social support among parents of children aged 0-7 years: the CIKEO study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social support has been associated with numerous positive outcomes for families' health, wellbeing and empowerment. This study examined which socio-demographic characteristics are associated with perceived social support among parents of children aged 0-7 years.

Method

Cross-sectional data of 1007 parents of children aged 0-7 years, gathered in the CIKEO cohort study in the Netherlands, were analysed. Social support was assessed with the Multi-dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Linear regression models were used to examine associations between socio-demographic characteristics and perceived social support.

Results

The mean age of the participants was 34.1 years (SD = 5.1); 92.9% were mothers. The multivariable regression model showed tha

SUBMITTER: Fierloos IN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9795715 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature