Study on emotional, behavioral problems and related determinants among stranded children aged 4 to 7 years in the rural areas of China
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2009.07.015
- VernacularTitle:中国7省市农村地区4～7岁留守儿童情绪与行为问题及其影响因素研究
- Author:
Rong ZENG
1
;
Ling-Li ZHANG
;
Jia-You LUO
;
Wen-Jie GONG
;
Qi-Yun DU
;
Hong WU
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅医院
- Keywords:
Children without parents around;
Rural areas;
Emotional;
Behavioral
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2009;30(7):706-709
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand emotional, behavioral problems and related determinants among rural stranded children and to provide evidence for further psychological support. Methods A total of 3944 caregivers of children in the rural areas and aged 4 to 7 years but without parents around, were randomly selected. Data were collected through Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires (the edition for parents, SDQ). Results The overall prevalence of children with behavioral/emotional problems was 43.6% among those stranded children including 8.3% having experienced emotional symptoms, 9.5% reported to be displaying 'conduct' problems, 8.7% exhibited significant hyperactivity/inattention, 18.9% experienced peer relationship problems and 16.8% having prosocial behaviors. The prevalence of behavioral/emotional problems was significantly higher in boys than those in girls and in lower age groups. Significant differences were also found in conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention and prosocial behaviors (P<0.01). The result from logistic regression analysis showed that factors as education level and motivation of the caregivers as well as financial support from the parents were related to emotional/ behavioral problems among the stranded children. Conclusion The prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems was high among children living the rural areas but without their parents around which should call for psychological intervention.
