Online Parent-Child Communication and Left-Behind Children’s Subjective Well-Being: the Effects of Parent-Child Relationship and Gratitude

Gengfeng Niu, Huanyou Chai, Zhanxing Li, Li Wu, Xiaojun Sun () and Zongkui Zhou ()
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Gengfeng Niu: Xi’an Jiaotong University
Huanyou Chai: Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education
Zhanxing Li: Xi’an Jiaotong University
Li Wu: Xi’an Jiaotong University
Xiaojun Sun: Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education
Zongkui Zhou: Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education

Child Indicators Research, 2020, vol. 13, issue 3, No 11, 967-980

Abstract: Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the association between online parent-child communication and left-behind children’s adaptation as well as the underlying mechanisms – the mediating role of parent-child relationship and the moderating role of gratitude. A sample of 756 left-behind children (53.94% boys, Mage = 14.42) in central China was recruited to complete measures on online parent-child communication, parent-child relationship, gratitude, and subjective well-being. Results showed that online parent-child communication was positively associated with left-behind children’s subjective well-being, and parent-child relationship could mediate this relationship. Moreover, both the direct effect of online parent-child communication on left-behind children’ subjective well-being and the mediating effect of parent-child relationship were moderated by gratitude, they were stronger among individuals with higher gratitude. This study not only deepens our understanding on left-behind children’ development and adaptation in current information society, but also provides guidance for the intervention and improvement of their adaptation.

Keywords: Left-behind children; Online parent-child communication; Parent-child relationship; Gratitude; Subjective well-being (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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