Strain on parents is on the rise

This infographic from APA's Stress in America^TM Survey report for October 2021, “Stress and decision-making during the pandemic,” shows rising strain on parents when comparing data from 2020 to 2021. 

The data breakdown for percent reporting a rising strain on parents is as follows:

Family responsibilities are a very/somewhat significant source of stress

Seventy-five percent of respondents reported that family responsibilities are a very/somewhat significant source of stress in 2021, as compared to 70% of respondents in 2020.

Relationships are a very/somewhat significant source of stress

Sixty-eight percent of respondents reported that relationships are a very/somewhat significant source of stress in 2021, as compared to 64% in 2020.

Could have used more emotional support than they received over the past year

Seventy-nine percent of respondents reported that they could have used more emotional support than they received over the past year, as compared to 71% in 2020.

Feel they are doing enough to manage their stress

Fifty-eight percent of respondents reported that they feel they are doing enough to manage their stress, as compared to 67% in 2020.

Naps to manage stress

Thirty-five percent of respondents reported that they use naps to manage stress, as compared to 30% in 2020.

Spends time with friends or family to manage stress

Thirty-five percent of respondents reported that they spend time with friends or family to manage stress, as compared to 42% in 2020.

Mental health is very good or excellent

Forty-seven percent of respondents reported that their mental health is very good or excellent, compared to 52% in 2020.