The influence of left-behind experiences on depression in single-parent adolescents: the mediating role of family satisfaction and the moderating effects of exercise frequency.

With the rise of rural-to-urban labor migration, the number of left-behind children in single-parent families has increased, raising concerns about their mental health. This study examines the impact of left-behind experiences on depression in single-parent left-behind adolescents, particularly focusing on the mediating role of family satisfaction and the moderating effects of exercise frequency and separation age. Using cross-sectional data from the China Psychological Health Guardian Project (CPHG), which includes 23,523 single-parent left-behind adolescents aged 12-18, we collected data on left-behind experiences, depressive symptoms, family satisfaction, exercise frequency, and separation age through questionnaires.

Depression in left-behind adolescents from single-parent families: a nomogram based on multidimensional risk factors.

Background: Depression is a significant issue affecting adolescents' mental health. While depression research is relatively extensive, studies focusing on left-behind adolescents from single-parent families remain limited. Due to their unique family structure, this group is more susceptible to multiple stressors, increasing their risk of depression.