Study on the Transmission Paths and Driving Factors of Intergenerational Trauma in Educational Families: A Case Study of Beijing
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Intergenerational Trauma Cycle in Educational Families—where parents' education-related traumatic experiences are transmitted to children through genetic and behavioral imitation mechanisms, leading to similar psychological and behavioral issues during their educational process—undermines academic performance, triggers anxiety and low self-esteem, and exacerbates educational inequality. While existing studies predominantly focus on the negative impacts of trauma, they lack a systematic exploration of its transmission mechanisms and intervention pathways, particularly within Beijing’s unique context. Using Beijing as a research sample, this study integrates Bourdieu’s Cultural Capital Theory, Social Learning Theory, and the HITT model to map out pathways of trauma transmission and identify core driving factors. Three key transmission pathways are analyzed: psychological-behavioral, social-structural, and cultural-cognitive. Four core drivers are identified: pressure from the educational system, family cultural traditions, socio-economic stratification, and psychological cognition. Targeted interventions are proposed at the family, school, and policy/social levels. This study offers theoretical and practical insights for interrupting the intergenerational transmission of trauma, promoting educational equity, and fostering healthy family development.
Author: Chensheng Zhao
Institution: Guizhou University of Finance and Economics
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415166170
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