This study aims to address social deviance, social interaction, and social support issues  faced by rural left-behind children in Dafang County, China, through the development  of a social work framework. The objectives include identifying key problems affecting  left-behind children, examining the impact on their development, exploring their coping  mechanisms, and addressing challenges faced by the community, school, and family.  A new framework for resolving these issues is proposed. Qualitative research and case  study  methods  were  employed,  with  purposive  sampling  selecting  12  left-behind  children,  two  school  staff,  one  community  staff,  and  three  guardians.  Data  were  collected  through  interviews,  observation  checklists,  and  document  analysis.  Semi- structured  interviews  and  participant  observations  were  utilized,  with  instruments  including  interview  outlines  and  observation  chec.....

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