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Social Support, Psychological Strain, and Suicidality: Evidence from Chinese Universities
Psychology in the Schools
|March 20, 2024
Summary
Psychological strain significantly increases suicidality risk in Chinese young adults. However, perceived social support acts as a crucial protective buffer, mitigating this relationship.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Young adults face significant psychological strain.
- Suicidality is a major public health concern among this demographic.
- The role of social support in mitigating psychological distress and suicidality requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between psychological strain and suicidality in Chinese young adults.
- To examine the moderating effect of perceived social support on this relationship.
- To apply psychological strain theory to understand these dynamics.
Main Methods:
- A large-scale questionnaire survey was conducted among 13,250 college students in China.
- Validated scales were used: Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R), and Psychological Strain Scale (PSS).
- Multiple linear regression analyses were employed to determine main effects and moderation.
Main Results:
- A significant positive association was found between psychological strain and suicidality.
- Perceived social support was confirmed as a significant moderating factor.
- Higher social support attenuated the positive relationship between psychological strain and suicidal behavior.
Conclusions:
- Psychological strain is a key determinant of suicidality among Chinese young adults.
- Perceived social support plays a vital protective role, buffering the impact of strain on suicidal behavior.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing social support may be effective in suicide prevention strategies for this population.
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