Finnish first‐time parents' support and psychological distress during the covid‐19 pandemic: A longitudinal study
Journal: Family Relations
Year: 2025

Abstract Objective This study examined changes in the sufficiency of emotional and practical social support from relatives and friends for first‐time parents between 6 and 18 months postpartum and its association with psychological distress during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Background While the positive impact of social support on parental well‐being is well documented in cross‐sectional studies, longitudinal research about sources and types of support and its effects on psychological distress durin