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Factors affecting loneliness among left-behind children
Luot V Nguyen1, Thu T A Nguyen1, Linh T Trinh1
1University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Current Issues in Personality Psychology
|May 17, 2024
Summary
Parental migration in Vietnam leaves children vulnerable to loneliness. Social support from friends, caregivers, and resilience factors significantly protect left-behind children (LBC) from loneliness.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Sociology
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Parental migration in Vietnam impacts children's well-being, with limited research on loneliness.
- Existing studies cover subjective well-being, emotions, social skills, self-esteem, and nutrition of left-behind children (LBC).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of loneliness in LBC in Vietnam.
- To identify protective and risk factors associated with LBC loneliness.
- To propose preventive strategies against LBC loneliness.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 439 LBC from four Vietnamese provinces participated.
- The mean age of participants was 12.73 years, with 47.80% being female.
- The Children's Loneliness Scale was utilized to assess loneliness levels.
Main Results:
- The average loneliness score for LBC was 28.62 (SD = 9.40).
- Key protective factors identified include perceived social support from friends and caregivers.
- Resilience factors such as affect control (RAC), family support (RFS), and help-seeking (RHS) also demonstrated protective effects.
Conclusions:
- Perceived social support and resilience factors (RAC, RFS, RHS) are crucial in mitigating loneliness in LBC.
- Recommendations emphasize strong connections, adequate caregiving, and supportive environments for LBC.
- Enhancing children's resilience skills is vital for preventing loneliness.
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