Psychological Development and Education ›› 2022, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 786-792.doi: 10.16187/j.cnki.issn1001-4918.2022.06.04

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The Relationship between Adolescents’ Family Function and Pro-social Behavior: A Moderated Mediation Model

LEI Xiaoling1,2, ZHAO Dongmei1, YANG Wenjiao1, TIAN Xiaohong1   

  1. 1. School of Education, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074;
    2. Lichuan NO. 5 Middle School, Enshi 445400
  • Published:2022-11-29

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Abstract: The present study aimed to examine the relationships among adolescents’ family functions, peer acceptance and pro-social behaviors and the moderating effect of left-behind status. 1060 students from grade 5 to grade 8 were surveyed. The results showed that: (1) family function, peer acceptance and pro-social behavior significantly positively correlated with each other; (2) adolescents’ peer acceptance partially mediated the relationship between family function and pro-social behavior; (3) the left-behind status moderated the latter half path of family function on pro-social behavior through peer acceptance. Specifically, for those un-left-behind adolescents, the effect of family function on pro-social behavior through peer acceptance was stronger than those former/present left-behind adolescents. In summary, this study uncovered the mechanism underlying the relationship between family function and pro-social behavior. Specific practical implications and directions for future research are discussed.

Key words: adolescent, family function, peer acceptance, pro-social behavior

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  • B844
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