Parental democratic communication and adolescent well-being in an era of loneliness: the mediating role of societal trust.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In an era marked by increasing loneliness, understanding the impact of parenting practices on adolescent well-being and resilience is crucial. This study investigates the relationship between parental democratic communication and key indicators of adolescent adjustment and well-being in China, with a focus on the mediating role of societal trust.

Objective

The study aimed to examine the direct effects of parental democratic communication on Chinese adolescents' subjective well-being and to explore the mediating roles of societal trust in this relationship.

Methods

Data were collected from 691 high school students as part of the 2020 Chinese Family Panel Studies (CFPS). The sample was divided into two age groups: 16-17 years old (n=493) and 18 years old (n=1

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635610 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature