AbstractThis 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.....