Pandemic-Related Strain, Negative Emotions and Delinquent Copings among Chinese Adolescents: Public High Schools VS. Vocational High Schools
Wei YAO, Cheuk Lap Jacky SIU & Hua ZHONG
Abstract
COVID-19 has profound influences on human life. It causes multiple kinds of strain which may cause negative emotions and in turn lead to delinquent copings. Children are among the most vulnerable groups during the disaster. However, children from disadvantaged backgrounds may be even more adversely affected by this crisis. Using data from a survey on students at vocational and public high schools in China, this study analyzed the influences of pandemic-related strain and negative emotions on delinquent copings. Findings suggested that the distribution of pandemic risks was differential among vocational/public high school students. Adolescents from these two types of schools experience different kinds of pandemic-related strain. Vocational high school students are more likely to have delinquent copings. Pandemic-related strain has significant impacts on delinquent copings, while negative emotions are not significantly associated with both strain and delinquent copings. The pandemic might have more behavioral influences on adolescents instead of psychological ones.