Gender differences in parent-child alienation and its relationship to depressive symptoms in left-behind children: a comparative analysis of undirected and directed networks
Although no significant overall gender differences were found in network structures, subtle disparities existed in edge strengths and directional patterns. The findings suggest potential associations from depressive symptoms to parent-child alienation, informing prevention strategies and targeted research.
Authors
- Kuiliang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5662-9029)
- Lei Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5770-3271)
- Chang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0324-8151)
- Ling Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7487-135X)
Institutions
- Chongqing University of Education (CN)
- Monash University (AU)
- Shaanxi Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24796-5
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chongqing Municipal Education Commission