The Role of Family Atmosphere in Children's Psychological Resilience Development in the New Era: Mechanisms and Intervention Strategies

Yi Xu

doi:10.54097/3wzw0b15

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Yi Xu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/3wzw0b15

Keywords:

Psychological resilience, family atmosphere, child development.

Abstract

Today's children face unprecedented challenges due to the digital age, diverse family structures, and intense social and educational pressures, all of which contribute to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. The importance of fostering children's psychological resilience is widely acknowledged, but how the family atmosphere shapes this resilience remains largely unknown. In this study, the effects of supportive, conflictual, and neglectful family environments on children's resilience are examined. It has been shown that children's ability to cope with adversity is significantly enhanced when their families are characterized by warmth, communication, and stability. The converse has been true in environments characterized by conflict or neglect, where resilience is reduced and mental health problems are more likely to occur. In light of these findings, this paper makes recommendations aimed at strengthening the family climate, including promoting emotional support, implementing effective parenting practices, and encouraging cooperative rule-making. As well as mitigating current psychological challenges, these strategies are crucial for improving children's resilience and ensuring long-term mental health.

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