CHILDLESSNESS AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL PHENOMENON AND CHARACTERISTICS OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN CHILDLESS FAMILIES
Keywords:
Childlessness, interpersonal relationships, gender identity, self-esteem, existential crisis, emotional burnout, social isolation, psychological adaptation, maladaptive interaction, reproductive health.Abstract
This article examines the psychological essence of childlessness and the characteristics of interpersonal relationships in childless families. Childlessness is analyzed as a complex biopsychosocial phenomenon that affects spouses’ self-esteem, gender identity, emotional well-being, and life meaning. The study shows that the absence of children may be accompanied by an existential crisis, emotional burnout, social isolation, and transformation of marital roles. Adaptive and maladaptive models of spousal interaction are identified. Particular attention is paid to the influence of sociocultural factors and psychological resources that contribute to the stabilization of marital relationships.
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