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08-02-2024 | Original Paper

Changes in Perceived Family Functioning of Chinese Children: A Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis

Auteurs: Yuntian Xie, Ruotong Xie

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies

Abstract

The current study aimed to explore the changes in perceived family functioning of Chinese children. A cross-temporal meta-analysis was performed on 72 studies from 2002 to 2020 (n = 47264) using Family Assessment Device (FAD). The results showed that all the 7 dimensions of FAD were significantly and negatively correlated with year. In contrast with children who were female, the upward trend in perceived family functioning of children who were male was more apparent. Perceived family functioning of children who resided in urban areas presented an upward trend, whereas that of children who resided in rural areas showed a downward trend. Notably, Chinese children who were female reported more positive family functioning as compared to that of male children, and the children who resided in urban areas reported more positive family functioning as compared to that of children who resided in rural areas. These findings suggest that perceived family functioning of Chinese children gradually improved over the years. These findings provide insights for understanding perceived family functioning of Chinese children. Relevant institutions need to further develop strategies for enhancing perceived family functioning of male children and those residing in rural areas.

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Titel: Changes in Perceived Family Functioning of Chinese Children: A Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis
Auteurs: Yuntian Xie
Ruotong Xie
Publicatiedatum: 08-02-2024
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-024-02795-1

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