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Title: Wealth and Health: On the Relationship between Housing Prices and Children's Mental Health
Language: English
Authors: Yihao Tian, Mengyun Jin (ORCID 0000-0001-8376-6658), Yajie Sun, Jing Tang
Source: Youth & Society. 2026 58(4):625-653.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 29
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Correlation, Housing, Fiscal Capacity, Mental Health, Preadolescents, Early Adolescents, Child Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Well Being, Debt (Financial), Socioeconomic Status
Geographic Terms: China
DOI: 10.1177/0044118X251376022
ISSN: 0044-118X
1552-8499
Abstract: This study leverages panel data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) to uncover a robust relationship between housing wealth and mental health among children aged 10-15. Using instrumental variable approach, we find that a 1% increase in housing wealth causes a 7.1% improvement in children's mental health status across various dimensions like anxiety and self-esteem. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the positive impact of housing wealth on children's mental health is more pronounced in households owning larger and higher-value homes. We identify financial stress relief, reduced housing crowding, better parental mental health, and enhanced social skills as key mechanisms driving the housing wealth-child mental health link. Our study provides novel empirical evidence that housing markets shape children's non-cognitive development beyond just consumption. These results highlight that stable housing conditions and home values can reduce inequalities by cultivating socio-emotional skills vital for child well-being.
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