Social Support, Psychological Strain, and Suicidality: Evidence from Chinese Universities.

Journal: Psychology in the schools

Volume: 61

Issue: 1

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Affiliated Institutions:  University of Delaware Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, USA. Shandong University Center for Suicide Prevention Research, China, State University of New York Buffalo State University, USA.

Abstract summary 

This study aimed to apply psychological strain theory to explore the relationship between psychological strain and suicidality among Chinese young adults with a moderating effect of perceived social support. A questionnaire was administered with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R), and Psychological Strain Scale (PSS) among 13,250 college students across China. The main determinants of suicidal behavior were examined with multiple linear regression. Two steps of multiple regression were employed to define the moderating effect of social support. A positive relationship between psychological strain and suicidality was reported in the study, and social support was confirmed as a moderating factor between psychological strain and suicidal behavior.

Authors & Co-authors:  Wang Zhang

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Citations :  Agyemang DO (2023). Mediation and moderation effect of social support on the relationship between opioid misuse and suicide attempts among American Indian/Alaska native, and time from first substance use to suicide attempt among race/ethnicity (Publication Number AAI29392235) [Ph.D., The University of Utah]. APA PsycInfo®. https://login.udel.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/mediation-moderation-effect-social-support-on/docview/2809151179/se-2?accountid=10457
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Identifiers
Doi : 10.1002/pits.23047
SSN : 0033-3085
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
China;moderator;social support;strain;suicide
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Publication Country
United States