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Depression among left-behind children in China
Ying Liang1, Lei Wang1, Guoqiang Rui2
11 Nanjing University, China.
Journal of Health Psychology
|August 17, 2017
Summary
Children
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Mental Health Research
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Millions of children in China are left behind by migrant parents.
- These children face unique psychosocial challenges.
- Understanding their mental health is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the prevalence of depressive symptoms in left-behind children.
- To compare depression scores between left-behind and non-left-behind children.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of major databases (2005-2015).
- Inclusion of studies using the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI).
- Methodological quality assessment (Newcastle-Ottawa Scale) and meta-analysis of six studies.
Main Results:
- Left-behind children exhibited significantly higher depression scores compared to non-left-behind children.
- The standardized mean difference was -0.233 (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Children separated from parents due to migration are at higher risk for depression.
- Intervention and support strategies are needed for this vulnerable population.
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