Moderating effects of smoking and drinking on the relationship between biological rhythm and psychological health and gender differences among adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine whether smoking and drinking moderate the correlation between biological rhythm and mental health and the role of gender differences in these moderating effects.

Methods

Adolescents from three cities, all twelve middle schools (N = 7,986), named Shenzhen, Nanchang and Shenyang in China, were asked to complete a standardized questionnaire including the details of biological rhythm, psychological health, and the status of smoking and drinking. The PROCESS program was used to analyze whether smoking and drinking moderated the relationship between biological rhythm and psychological health.

Results

The analyses revealed poorer psychological health and greater likelihood of smoking and drinking in participants with higher scores for biological rhyth

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10566120 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature