Parental absence, child victimization, and psychological well-being in rural China

Mengtong Chen; Ko Ling Edward Chan

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2016.07.009

Parental absence, child victimization, and psychological well-being in rural China

Mengtong Chen, Ko Ling Edward Chan

Department of Applied Social Sciences

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Abstract

Elevated levels of depression were also found among left-behind children and children of separated or divorced parents, compared to children living with both biological parents; and child poly-victimization added to the risk of child depression. Certain demographic characteristics (being a boy and younger) and parental factors were associated with child victimization in rural China. This study highlights the need for child protection in rural China, and in particular for parent-absent children.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	45-54
Number of pages	10
Journal	Child Abuse and Neglect
Volume	59
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2016.07.009
Publication status	Published - 1 Sep 2016

Keywords

Child victimization
Depression
Left-behind children
Parental absence
Poly-victimization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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