This study investigated the association between maternal depression and children's behavioral self-regulation, examining the mediating roles of maternal supportive parenting and children's family screen time. Using a sample of 657 Chinese children and their mothers, structural equation models revealed that supportive parenting and screen time partially mediated the effect of maternal depression on children's self-regulation. Supportive parenting played a key mediating role, while screen time's impact was less significant. The findings highlight the importance of parenting practices in early childhood development within the Chinese family context.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Feb 09, 2024
Authors
Shuang Wang, Jin Huang, Hongbin Xie, Cong Liu, Xiaolong Wang
