The impact of perceived parental conflict and school protective factors on chronic stress among Chinese adolescents: a network analysis perspective

Background

Chronic stress poses an insidious and cumulative threat to adolescent health. Although family and school environments play pivotal roles, previous research has predominantly examined these domains in isolation. The ways in which familial risks and school protective factors interact to influence chronic stress remain underexplored. To address this gap, this study employs network analysis to elucidate the complex interplay between perceived parental conflict, school protective factors, and chronic stress among Chinese adolescents, thereby providing empirical evidence for multidimensional environmental interventions.