The social life of non-parents: A systematic review of social networks and social support among adults without children
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Published online on February 14, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Volume 43, Issue 7, Page 2049-2080, July 2026.
Across many regions of the world, more people are not having children. Non-parents are viewed more negatively than parents, particularly those who deliberately choose to forego parenthood. This systematic review synthesises existing literature on social ...
Across many regions of the world, more people are not having children. Non-parents are viewed more negatively than parents, particularly those who deliberately choose to forego parenthood. This systematic review synthesises existing literature on social ...