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Infographic: Stressors for parents

infographic showing stressors reported by parents, 2019 vs 2023

Details of infographic from APA’s October 2023 Stress in America survey

Parents* were more likely to report certain stressors post-pandemic

Parents were more likely to report having a chronic illness in 2023 than in 2019

2023: 63%
2019: 56%

Parents were more likely to say many stressors cause them significant stress

Money

2023: 79%
2019: 71%

Family responsibilities

2023: 77%
2019: 71%

The economy

2023: 75%
2019: 56%

Health problems affecting my family**

2023: 59%
2019: 51%

* Defined as adults who have a child under 18 living in their home at least 50% of the time for whom they are the parent or guardian

** Survey response option “Health problems affecting my family” was updated in 2023 to “Health problems (physical and/or mental health) affecting my family”