Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	116396
Country	China

Category	Psychology, Social
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Infertility, social pressure, and mental health: An empirical study based on a reproductive sociology framework
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Su-Han Huang, Hong-Ping Ji, Xiao-Han Tang, Meng Li, Si-Cong Jiang and Mei Yin
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Corresponding Author	Mei Yin, Full Professor, MD, School of Humanities and Social Science, Harbin Medical University, No. 157 Health Road, Harbin 150081, Heilongjiang Province, China. dryinmei@163.com
Key Words	Infertility; Social pressure; Mental health; Reproductive sociology; Psychological distress
Core Tip	This study investigated the impact of infertility-related social pressure on mental health within a reproductive sociology framework. Using data from 1200 participants and a newly developed Infertility Social Pressure and Mental Health Scale, results showed that social pressure significantly mediated the relationship between infertility and psychological distress, with women and individuals with longer infertility duration experiencing higher burdens. Self-imposed pressure emerged as the strongest predictor of mental health outcomes. Culturally sensitive psychosocial interventions and routine psychological screening in infertility care are recommended to improve overall patient well-being.
Citation	Huang SH, Ji HP, Tang XH, Li M, Jiang SC, Yin M. Infertility, social pressure, and mental health: An empirical study based on a reproductive sociology framework. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-12 08:48
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-12 08:48
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-06 05:30
Return for Revision	2026-01-06 05:30
Revised	2026-01-19 10:57
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-20 11:52
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-04 02:52
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-04 06:14
Articles in Press	2026-02-04 06:14
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