The Association between Parental Neglect and Depressive Symptoms among Adolescents:based on Structural Equation Model
10.11783/j.issn.1002-3674.2025.03.009
- VernacularTitle:父母忽视与青少年抑郁症状的关系研究
- Author:
Zhihao DENG
1
;
Feixiang ZHOU
;
Simin HE
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅公共卫生学院流行病与卫生统计系(410078)
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Parental neglect;
Social trust;
Depressive symptoms;
Structural equation modeling
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Statistics
2025;42(3):364-368
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective This study aimed to explore the underlying mechanisms between parental neglect and depression of adolescents.Methods This study utilized data from the 2020 China Family Panel Studies(CFPS)and included 1902 adolescents aged 10～15.Correlation analysis,multivariable logistic regression,structural equation modeling,and the bootstrap method were employed to examine the relationships between parental neglect,social trust,and depressive symptoms in adolescents.Results This study found that the prevalence of depressive symptoms among adolescents was 10.9%.Parental neglect was associated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms(OR:1.772,95%CI:1.310～2.636),and social trust acted as a mediator between parental neglect and depressive symptoms(mediating effect:17.20%,P<0.001).Additionally,gender moderated the latter half of the mediation model(β:0.127,95%CI:0.016～0.236,P<0.001).Conclusion The experiences of parental neglect are closely related to higher levels of depressive symptoms among adolescents,with social trust serving as a mediating factor.This mediating effect of social trust is particularly significant among females.It is crucial to cultivate a supportive environment and develop a harmonious family atmosphere.
