Correction to "Family expectations reduces the risk of postpartum depression among mothers but not fathers" by Le et al. (2026).

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Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43). Oct 01, 2026. Epub Oct 01, 2026.

Abstract

Reports an error in "Family Expectations reduces the risk of postpartum depression among mothers but not fathers" by Yunying Le, Maggie O. T. Allen, Scott M. Stanley, Michelle Nida and Galena K. Rhoades (Journal of Family Psychology, 2026[Sep], Vol 40[6], 1012-1018; see record 2027-91178-001). In the article, the title was incorrectly published as "Family Expectations Reduce the Risk of Postpartum Depression Among Mothers but Not Fathers." The online version of this article has been corrected. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2027-91178-001). Postpartum depression is a common and serious mental health condition affecting both mothers and fathers and is especially common among low-income and racially and ethnically minoritized groups; however, it is significantly undertreated. Birth transitions are well documented as a period of heightened risk for relationship decline, and poor relationship adjustment is a strong risk factor for postpartum depression. Relationship education has consistently been shown to reduce relationship distress, with growing evidence of positive spillover effects on both partners' mental health, making it a promising preventive strategy. It remains unknown whether delivering relationship education to couples during pregnancy can reduce the risk of postpartum depression for mothers and/or fathers. This study addresses this gap using data from a randomized controlled trial of a community-based relationship education program, Family Expectations. Participants were 1,761 individuals (954 couples) with low-income levels who enrolled during pregnancy and provided depressive symptom data at baseline and within 1 year postpartum. At the follow-up, intervention mothers had significantly lower odds of meeting the screening cutoff for postpartum depression compared to control mothers (OR = 0.70; d_Cox = -0.22). Further, despite the high prevalence of fathers meeting the screening cutoff (27.9%), no significant between-group differences were found. These effects did not differ by levels of prenatal depressive symptoms for either parent. These findings suggest that community-based relationship education programs like Family Expectations have the potential to serve as a complementary approach to promoting maternal mental health alongside other established services. More research is still needed on strategies for fathers. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

PMID:
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