Author(s)

Zhenyu Zhang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Norwaliza Binti Abdul Wahab, Faculty of Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim Perak, 35900, Malaysia

Corresponding Author

Zhenyu Zhang

ABSTRACT

Dafang County, situated in a typical karst region of China, has limited arable land. In the vast rural areas of the county, a large number of surplus laborers have to migrate to the eastern region for work due to various constraints. Unfortunately, most of them have no choice but to leave their children behind, resulting in a significant population of Left-Behind children. These children often suffer from psychological issues due to the prolonged absence of their parents and being stereotyped by the surrounding community, which directly affects their studies and daily lives. To address this issue, this study will utilize case studies and observations. The researchers will interview four rural Left-Behind children from Y Elementary School in Dafang County to identify their psychological problems, analyze the underlying causes, and devise practical solutions to improve their mental health.

KEYWORDS

Left-Behind children, psychological health, assessment system, discrimination, labeling

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhenyu Zhang, Study on the Psychological Health Status of Left-Behind Children in Rural Areas of Dafang County: A Case Study of Y Elementary School. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2023) Vol. 7: 13-18. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2023.070403.

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