Association of early parent-child separation with depression, social and academic performance in adolescence and early adulthood: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The present study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of parent-child separation during infancy and early childhood on depression, social relationships including parent-child and peer relationships, and academic performance during adolescence and early adulthood.

Methods

Data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) were analyzed, which included a sample of 3829 children aged 4-15 years from 25 provinces over a period of 8 years. The study examined the association between early parent-child separation and outcomes related to depression, social and academic performance, comparing outcomes between individuals with and without early separation experiences. A series of subgroup analyses were conducted to further explore these associations.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11210141 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature