Psychological Development and Education ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (2): 168-174.doi: 10.16187/j.cnki.issn1001-4918.2020.02.05

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Meaning in Life and Parent-child Attachment of High School Students: The Mediation of Peer Attachment and Time Perspective

MA Qianzhi1,2, ZHANG Zhijie1,3   

  1. 1. College of Education, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024;
    2. College Students Mental Health Education Center, Tianshi College, Tianjin 301700;
    3. Holistic Education Research Center, The Key Research Center of Social Science and Humanities in Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050024
  • Published:2020-03-19

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Abstract: The present study examined the retationship between parent-child attachment and meaning in life, as well as the mediating role of peer attachment and time perspective. 283 high school students were recruited in the study to complete relevant questionnaires. The results showed:(1) Time perspective, meaning in life, parent-child attachment and peer attachment were significantly related with each other positively;(2) Peer attachment and time perspective had multiple mediation effect between parent-child attachment and meaning in life. The findings indicated that parent-child attachment had not only a direct influence on meaning in life, but also an indirect effect on meaning in life through peer attachment and time perspective. In summary, this study uncovered the mechanism underlying the relationship between parent-child attachment and meaning in life,which further contribute to understanding and implication for life education of high school students.

Key words: meaning in life, peer attachment, parent-child attachment, time perspective

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  • B844
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