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Network analysis was conducted to observe gendered network differences between mothers and fathers, comparing them via edge and centrality invariance tests, and evaluating them using global architecture, bridge centrality, predictability, and small-world properties.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Mothers reported greater psychological distress, sleep disturbances, somatic symptoms, pain, and more frequent healthcare utilization. Their network had shorter path lengths, higher predictability, and healthcare visits as a dominant bridge; somatic symptoms and sleep disturbances were key connectors. Fathers' network was denser yet more compartmentalized, with bridges concentrated on somatic\/pain and adverse events; alcohol use was isolated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Mothers exhibited more integrated, rapidly spreading symptom networks closely tied to healthcare engagement, whereas fathers' networks were more segmented and less visible in terms of help-seeking. 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