The Impact of Parent-Child Interaction on Positive Development Among Rural Left-behind Children: The Mediating Effect of Self-concept
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: This study examined the relationships among parent-child interaction, self-concept, and positive development in rural left-behind children. A sample of 463 rural left-behind children was assessed using the Parent- Child Interaction Questionnaire, the Self-Concept Questionnaire, and the Chinese version of the Brief Positive Youth Development Scale. Results: (1) Correlation analysis indicated significant positive correlations among parent-child interaction, self-concept, and positive development in rural left-behind children. (2) Self-concept partially mediated the relationship between parent-child interaction and positive development in rural left-behind children. Conclusion: Parent-child interaction not only directly influences positive development but also exerts an indirect effect through selfconcept, demonstrating a partial mediating role.
Source: Psychology of China
DOI: 10.35534/pc.0704081
Authors: Wang Chengjie, Peng Shuna
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410570903