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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
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[Research progress on early life protective factors for the developmental trajectories of children's internalizing

J H Huang1, J Tong1, F B Tao1

  • 1Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University; Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Ministry of Education; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health Across the Life Course, Hefei 230032, China.

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|August 19, 2026
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Early life protective factors are crucial for mitigating children's behavioral problems. Understanding these factors aids in developing effective interventions for internalizing and externalizing behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rising trends in children's internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems pose significant public health challenges.
  • These behaviors impact children's physical growth and mental health, necessitating research into contributing factors.
  • Early life is a critical developmental window influencing long-term behavioral trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the developmental trajectories of behavioral problems in children aged 2-12 years.
  • To explore epidemiological associations between early life protective factors and these trajectories.
  • To elucidate underlying biological mechanisms and intervention effects related to early life factors.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design focusing on children aged 2 to 12 years.
  • Epidemiological analysis of associations between early life factors and behavioral problem trajectories.
  • Investigation of potential biological mechanisms and intervention impacts.

Main Results:

  • Early life protective factors significantly influence the developmental trajectories of internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems.
  • Identification of key epidemiological associations and intervention effects.
  • Elaboration on biological underpinnings of these developmental pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Early life protective factors are vital for preventing and intervening in children's behavioral problems.
  • Findings provide a scientific basis for targeted interventions and public health strategies.
  • Increased attention to early life factors can promote healthy child psychological development.

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