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Coping with parental migration: A qualitative study on the social adaptation of left-behind children in Henan, China

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the key challenges faced by left-behind children and examines their coping strategies, with the aim of proposing methods to enhance their social adaptation. Employing qualitative in-depth interviews, the research gathers data from left-behind children in rural areas, identifying a spectrum of coping strategies related to parental migration and evaluating their effects on social adaptation. These strategies include acceptance, environmental adaptation, the use of social media platforms like short-video apps, seeking social support, engaging in recreational activities, emotional self-regulation, and maintaining a positive outlook. The study offers a fresh perspective and framework for the social adaptation service system and advocates for the development of a social work model tailored to rural left-behind children.

Source: International Journal of Asian Social Science

DOI: 10.55493/5007.v14i9.5192

Authors: Daxia Lei, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Azlinda Azman

Institutions: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Yibin University

Language: English

Topic: Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Sains Malaysia