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Social support and anxiety, a moderated mediating model.
Liyuan Yang1, Ning Wang2, Dan Li2
1College of Physical Education of CDU, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.
Scientific Reports
|August 12, 2025
Summary
Social support significantly reduces anxiety in college students. Resilience and physical exercise play key roles in this relationship, improving overall mental health.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- College students face significant anxiety.
- Social support is a crucial factor in mental well-being.
- Resilience and physical activity may influence anxiety levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between social support and anxiety in college students.
- To examine the mediating role of resilience.
- To explore the moderating effect of physical exercise.
Main Methods:
- Questionnaire survey administered to 1097 college students.
- Data collected on social support, resilience, physical exercise, and anxiety.
- Statistical analysis performed on 997 valid responses.
Main Results:
- Social support negatively predicts anxiety; family support is most impactful.
- Physical exercise moderates the effect of social support on anxiety.
- Resilience significantly mediates the link between social support and anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Interventions promoting social support, resilience, and physical exercise can mitigate college student anxiety.
- Enhancing resilience via physical activity is a viable strategy for mental health improvement.
- Targeted support systems are vital for preventing anxiety-related issues in higher education.
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