Impact of Family Functioning on Adolescent Materialism and Egocentrism in Mainland China: Positive Youth Development Attributes as a Mediator

Shek, Daniel T. L.; Leung, Kim Hung; Dou, Diya; Zhu, Xiaoqin

doi:10.3390/ijerph191711038

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“…To equate higher item scores with better family functioning, all responses of positive items were reverse-coded. C-FAI has been found to be valid and reliable in previous research utilizing Chinese adolescents (e.g., Shek et al, 2022a , b , 2023 ). In this study, both first-order and second-order factor structures of family functioning were empirically supported.…”

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“…In this study, both first-order and second-order factor structures of family functioning were empirically supported. The CFA results of this study were the same as those in Shek et al’s (2022a , b) study as the dataset used was the same for this study and Shek et al’s ones. In sum, five primary factors and a higher-order factor of the C-FAI have been identified.…”

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How does family functioning contribute to academic-related outcomes of Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of spirituality

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Front. Psychol.

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While family functioning is crucial to adolescent developmental outcomes, the mediating role of spirituality in the relationship between family functioning and academic-related outcomes of adolescents has been sparsely explored, particularly in non-Western contexts. To address this gap, based on a short-term longitudinal study, we examined the influence of family functioning on the academic values and academic anxiety of 4,981 Chinese adolescents in Sichuan, China, with spirituality as the mediator. We gathered data from students aged 11 and above at Wave 1 and at six months later (Wave 2). Analysis utilizing structural equation modeling indicated that prior family functioning positively and negatively predicted subsequent academic values and academic anxiety respectively, with spirituality as a significant mediator. Theoretically, this study helps to build up a conceptual model on how family functioning and spirituality of adolescents shape academic values and academic anxiety of adolescents. Practically, the present findings highlight the significance of enhancing family functioning and adolescent spirituality to help adolescents strive for academic success.

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How does family functioning contribute to academic-related outcomes of Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of spirituality

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“…Gender, age, and ethnicity were all considered covariates in this study and were controlled in all models and analyses. Previous studies have indicated that these variables are likely to be correlated with family functioning and adolescent development ( Shek et al, 2022b , c ). As Sichuan Province’s diverse population includes a number of minority groups, considering ethnicity helps in examining potential differences in experiences and perceptions between students from different ethnic groups.…”

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“…Research Question 1: Does family functioning predict resilience in children concurrently and longitudinally? Based on the “Family Resilience Theoretical Framework” ( Walsh, 1996 ) as well as previous studies ( Rosenblum et al, 2005 ; Sahanowas and Halder, 2019 ; Shek et al, 2022b , c ), we proposed two hypotheses:…”

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Family functioning and resilience in children in mainland China: life satisfaction as a mediator

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IntroductionGrounded in the perspective of “Positive Youth Development” (PYD), resilience is an important developmental asset shaping human development. Although many studies have examined the impact of resilience on child developmental outcomes, relatively few studies have focused on the predictors of resilience, in particular familial antecedents of resilience in Chinese children and adolescents. In addition, the degree to which life satisfaction contributes to the mechanism by which family functioning impacts the development of children’s resilience over time needs to be clarified. Besides, there is a scarcity of studies that incorporate family functioning, resilience as well as life satisfaction in a single comprehensive investigation to analyze the mediating impact of life satisfaction on the linkage between family functioning and resilience under COVID-19.MethodsThe study investigated the predictive role of family functioning on resilience as well as the mediating effect of life satisfaction within the context of COVID-19, using data gathered in two waves before the onset of the pandemic and after the resumption of school during the pandemic, with 6 months apart. We employed the 33-item “Chinese Family Assessment Instrument” to evaluate family functioning, the 7-item “Chinese Resilience Scale” to assess resilience, and the “Satisfaction with Life Scale” with 5 items to measure life satisfaction.ResultsAs per the responses of 4,783 students in Grades 4 through 7 recruited in Sichuan, China, family functioning significantly predicted resilience concurrently and longitudinally. After controlling for resilience scores in Wave 1, results demonstrated that family functioning examined in Wave 1 predicted an increase in resilience reported in Wave 2. In addition, family functioning significantly predicted life satisfaction, which also significantly predicted resilience. Multiple regression using PROCESS analyses indicated that life satisfaction mediated the predictive relationship between family functioning and child resilience.DiscussionThe findings spotlight the significant involvement of family functioning as well as life satisfaction in shaping children’s resilience in the Chinese context. The study also supports the hypothesis that perceived satisfaction with life serves as a mediator between family functioning and child resilience, suggesting interventions and support should concentrate on the family level for enhancing resilience in children.

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“…Future research should explore the interaction of other individual factors (eg, psychological capital and physical exercise) and environmental factors (eg, family and school) on the positive development patterns of left-behind adolescents for a more comprehensive understanding. [78][79][80][81] Secondly, sample collection may have been subject to selection bias, limiting the generalizability of our findings to other populations (eg, other grades and regions) of left-behind adolescents. Moreover, the scales used in this study were developed for Chinese populations, necessitating further validation for cross-cultural applicability.…”

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Positive Development Patterns in Left-Behind Adolescents: Do Resilience and Making Sense of Adversity Have Beneficial Effects?

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Purpose Despite increased attention to the positive development of left-behind adolescents, research findings remain inconclusive. Utilizing latent profile analysis, we identified various positive development profiles among the left-behind adolescents and explored the association between resilience and positive development profiles, alongside the mediating role of making sense of adversity. Methods A multi-stage cluster sampling procedure was employed, randomly selecting four provinces–Zhejiang, Guangdong, Henan, and Jiangxi–from the central and coastal regions. The sample comprised 718 left-behind adolescents recruited from primary and junior high schools across grades 4, 5, 7, and 8. Three scales were utilized, and analyses included latent profile analysis and mediation analysis. Results Three latent subgroups of positive development among left-behind adolescents were identified: low, moderate, and high. Those with higher resilience and positive perceptions of adversity tended to belong to the high group rather than the low (β = −0.45, p < 0.001; β = −0.09, p < 0.001) or moderate group (β = −0.23, p < 0.001; β = −0.04, p < 0.05). Left-behind adolescents with higher negative perceptions of adversity tended to belong to the high group rather than the moderate group (β = −0.07, p < 0.01). Mediation analysis revealed that resilience facilitated the development of positive appraisals of adversity, subsequently increasing the likelihood of being categorized into the high (95% CI of −0.09 to −0.03) or moderate group (95% CI of −0.05 to −0.01) rather than the low group. Conclusion These findings hold significant implications for intervention formulation. Educators should focus on strengthening resilience and fostering positive perceptions of adversity among the low group. For the moderate group, maintaining moderate negative perceptions of adversity may stimulate the intrinsic potential for positive development more effectively.

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Impact of Family Functioning on Adolescent Materialism and Egocentrism in Mainland China: Positive Youth Development Attributes as a Mediator

Cited by 6 publications

References 87 publications

How does family functioning contribute to academic-related outcomes of Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of spirituality

How does family functioning contribute to academic-related outcomes of Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of spirituality

Family functioning and resilience in children in mainland China: life satisfaction as a mediator

Positive Development Patterns in Left-Behind Adolescents: Do Resilience and Making Sense of Adversity Have Beneficial Effects?

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