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The influence of parental involvement on the development of rural children: A comparative study of left-behind children and non-left-behind children

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  • Chen, Keyu
  • Zhang, Huiping

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Parental involvement correlates with diverse facets of children’s development, however, few studies have examined the impact of parental involvement on rural children from a comprehensive developmental perspective, particularly overlooking the unique plight of left-behind children in rural areas. This research intended to explore the influence of parental involvement on rural child development, assessing the disparity in such influence between left-behind and non-left-behind children.

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  • Chen, Keyu & Zhang, Huiping, 2025. "The influence of parental involvement on the development of rural children: A comparative study of left-behind children and non-left-behind children," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 177(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:177:y:2025:i:c:s0190740925003640
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108481
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