Urban-rural differences in the impact of family educational inputs on adolescent mental health

Abstract

This study examines the impact of family educational inputs on adolescent mental health and analyzes the role of urban-rural differences in this process. Through comparative analyses of urban and rural adolescents, it identifies the mechanisms by which family educational inputs affect adolescent mental health in different social contexts. The study adopted a quantitative approach, collecting data through questionnaires and analyzing them using statistical software. The results indicate that family educational inputs significantly influence adolescents’ mental health levels and that urban-rural differences play a moderating role in this process. Both financial and non-financial investments in education were significantly higher in urban families than in rural families, leading to better mental health outcomes for urban adolescents compared to their rural counterparts. Additionally, the relationship between socioeconomic status and adolescent mental health is particularly significant in the context of urban-rural differences.