March 3, 2026Open Access

The association between parental involvement in developmental advance and mental health in Chinese preschoolers: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

Balanced parental involvement reduces total difficulties in preschoolers, boosting their mental health outcomes.
Excessive parental involvement can negatively impact children's behavior, requiring careful consideration.
Cross-sectional analysis highlights the importance of tailored interventions in supporting preschoolers' mental health.
Findings indicate significant implications for parental strategies and early childhood mental health programs.

Abstract

Balanced parental involvement enhances children's mental health by reducing total difficulties and boosting prosocial behavior. Excessive involvement may have negative effects, highlighting the need for tailored interventions to optimize early childhood mental health.

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Authors

Y. P. Li

Hongli Sun

Jiahua Liu

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Frontiers in Public Health

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Yan'an University

Xi’an Children’s Hospital

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The association between parental involvement in developmental advance and mental health in Chinese preschoolers: a cross-sectional study

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