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Background:

  • Stress overload is a significant factor impacting mental well-being.
  • Assessing stress overload accurately is crucial for understanding its effects on diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the construct validity of the Chinese version of the Stress Overload Scale-Short.
  • To evaluate the scale's performance in distinguishing individuals with negative emotion symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were employed.
  • The study included 629 community residents and 495 university students.
  • Moderation analysis was conducted to explore the role of social support.

Main Results:

  • ESEM demonstrated a superior goodness-of-fit compared to CFA.
  • The Stress Overload Scale-Short effectively differentiated individuals experiencing negative emotion symptoms.
  • Social support was found to moderate the relationship between personal vulnerability and negative emotion symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • The Chinese version of the Stress Overload Scale-Short exhibits good construct validity and reliability.
  • The scale is a valuable tool for assessing stress overload in Chinese community and student populations.
  • Findings highlight the protective role of social support against stress-related negative emotions.