The Impact of Childhood Neglect on College Students' Self-focused Attention

Purpose: This study aims to explore the impact of childhood neglect on college students' self-focused attention, so as to deeply understand the psychological development characteristics of college students and provide a theoretical basis for preventing and intervening in college students' self-focused attention. Methods: A random sample survey of 307 college students was conducted using the Childhood Neglect Scale (CNS) and the Self-focused Attention Scale (SFAS). Results: There was a significant negative correlation between childhood neglect and the self-focused attention of college students. The higher the degree of childhood neglect, the lower the self-focused attention of college students. Childhood neglect has a significant predictive effect on self-focused attention of college students. Conclusion: Childhood neglect has a negative impact on college students' self-focused attention.