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Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are crucial social determinants of health, fostering safety and nurturance.
  • While PCEs influence adult well-being, their intergenerational impact on children's health outcomes remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review on the evidence of parents' PCEs and their influence on subsequent generations.
  • To explore the intergenerational transmission of PCEs and protective factors for child health and psychosocial outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search identified 761 unique references.
  • 43 peer-reviewed studies examining parents' positive childhood experiences were included in the review.

Main Results:

  • Parents' PCEs correlated with improved parental mental health and more positive parenting beliefs/attitudes.
  • Associations between parents' PCEs and parenting behaviors, family, and child health outcomes were mixed.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms linking parents' PCEs to parenting and child health.
  • High-quality, longitudinal studies are essential for developing effective interventions to support parents and improve population health.