Factors Influencing the Mental Health of Left-behind Children in Rural Areas

Abstract

The problem of left-behind children in rural areas is in existence for many years. Notably, their psychological well-being is the most concerned issue. Scholars previously devoted a great deal of efforts to exploring the causes of the psychological problems of rural left-behind children from school, family and personal aspects, and developed a series of views as a result.This paper intended to summarize and analyze the factors affecting the psychological health of these children from four parts, including family, school, individual and interaction. The aim was to provide guidance for improving the psychological health of rural left-behind children, promoting the well-beings of rural families and social stability in rural areas.