This paper aims to analyze the social support network of rural left-behind children, revealing the key factors and mechanisms involved, in order to provide theoretical support and policy suggestions for addressing this issue. Firstly, the background and current situation of rural left-behind children are introduced, followed by an exploration of the concept of social support network and its role in addressing social issues. Then, the constituent elements and characteristics of the social support network for rural left-behind children are analyzed, including support from family, relatives, neighbors, community, and government. Finally, based on the analysis results, suggestions are proposed to strengthen the social support network for rural left-behind children, including measures such as improving policies, enhancing community services, and increasing family support capacity.

Liu Yuhang. Analysis of social support network for left-behind children in rural areas. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 4: 88-93. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2024.070414.

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