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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-54 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Child Abuse and Neglect |
Volume | 59 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 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