Association Between Parental Smoking Status and Adolescent Mental Health: Population-Based Study.
Soo Jin Kwon1, Hyejin Kim2, Ji-Su Kim2
1Department of Nursing, Ansan University, Ansan, Republic of Korea.
Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
|January 6, 2026
Summary
Maternal smoking is linked to increased cognitive stress, melancholy, and suicidal ideation in adolescents. Addressing maternal smoking and stress is crucial for improving adolescent mental health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Adolescent mental health is critical for long-term well-being.
- Parental influence, including smoking, significantly impacts adolescent behavior and mental health.
- Limited research exists on the association between parental smoking and adolescent mental health in South Korea.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between parental smoking, specifically maternal smoking, and adolescent mental health outcomes.
- To address the research gap concerning parental smoking's impact on adolescent psychological well-being in South Korea.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2012–2017).
- Inclusion of 2761 adolescents in the final analysis.
- Utilization of ANOVA, chi-square tests, and multiple logistic regression to examine associations.
Main Results:
- Maternal current smoking significantly correlated with adolescent cognitive stress (OR 1.65), melancholy (OR 2.09), and suicidal ideation (OR 2.39).
- Adolescents with mothers who smoked and experienced cognitive stress showed higher rates of cognitive stress (OR 2.09), melancholy (OR 2.27), and suicidal ideation (OR 2.74).
Conclusions:
- Maternal smoking status and stress levels are important factors in adolescent mental health.
- Interventions should focus on enhancing adolescent mental health, managing maternal stress, and promoting smoking cessation programs.
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