The Role of Stress in the Social Support–Mental Health Relationship |
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| Authors: | Kaitlin Watkins Erin M Hill |
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| Institution: | Department of PsychologyWest Chester University |
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| Abstract: | This study examined the mediating effect of psychological stress in the relationship between social support and mental health symptomatology in undergraduate students. Participants (n = 368) completed measures of social support, psychological stress, and mental health symptomatology. Bootstrapping estimates of indirect effects indicated a significant influence of psychological stress in the relationship between social support and both anxiety and depression symptomatology. Implications for mental health promotion and treatment on college campuses are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | social support psychological stress mental health college mediation |
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