Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the developmental trajectory of children's self-esteem on their sense of community. Specifically, We explored how changes in self-esteem might have a structural relationship with children's sense of community. Methods: Latent growth curve models were utilized on data extracted from the 1st to 3rd waves of the Community Child Center Panel Survey conducted from 2014 to 2016. Results: The developmental trajectory of self-esteem of children in community child centers increased over time, and it had a positive effect on their sense of community. Conclusions: We discuss the implications of this study for facilitating the development of children in community child centers.

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