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Abstract
Background:
Due to the economic recession, several people in Europe became unemployed. This situation may risk their mental health.
Aim:
This study explored parents’ perceptions about their unemployment’s effects in daily life during the recession.
Methods:
A total of 59 unemployed parents (40.7% fathers and 59.3% mothers), ageing 44.4 years (±6.2), answer a question on how the unemployment affected their family lives. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data.
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