Factors influencing emotional and behavioral problems in preschool children with cancer based on self-regulation

Xiaorong Pan1,2,3,4,5, Lin Mo2,3,4,5,6, Qian Liu2,3,4,5,7

  • 1Department of Hematology, 159456Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital, Chongqing, P.R China.

Insights

Factors like effortful control and family environment significantly impact emotional and behavioral issues in preschool children with cancer. Understanding these influences is key for developing effective intervention strategies to support their rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Child Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Preschool children with cancer face unique emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Identifying influencing factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate factors affecting emotional and behavioral problems in preschool children with cancer.
  • Establish a scientific basis for predictive intervention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • 375 preschool children with cancer recruited (March 2019-February 2020).
  • Self-regulation shift theory as a framework.
  • Structural equation modeling used for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Effortful control, parent-child attachment, family environment, upbringing, marital quality, parental education, and social support significantly influenced child outcomes.
  • Effortful control and parent-child attachment mediated family-related factors' impact.

Conclusions:

  • Several key factors identified for children's emotional and behavioral well-being.
  • Findings inform the development of predictive intervention strategies for cancer patients.
  • Recommendations include improving parental education and support systems.
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