Table 2.
Identification and specific operations of various variables.
| Variable | Index | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Dependent variable | Well-being | Poor = 1, below-average = 2, average = 3, above-average = 4 excellent = 5 |
| Independent variable | Parents' time spent with children | Refers to activities that involve accompanying children in all aspects of life and study. |
| Control variable | Age | 7–16 |
| Gender | Male = 0, female = 1 | |
| Area | Urban = 0, rural = 1 | |
| Nation | Others = 0, The Han nationality = 1 | |
| Family income | Total income of family members | |
| Physical condition | Poor = 1, below-average = 2, average = 3, above-average = 4, and excellent = 5 | |
| Sleep quality | Poor = 1, below-average = 2, average = 3, above-average = 4, and excellent = 5 | |
| Academic performance | Poor, below-average and average = 0, above-average and excellent = 1 |