The more self-control, the more anxious?- A network analysis study of the relationship between self-control and psychological anxiety among Chinese university students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With the growing prevalence of anxiety symptoms among university students, self-control is an important potential influence. This study aims to understand the network structure of self-control and anxiety, and to identify the core symptoms within this network. It will provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and intervention of anxiety symptoms in university students.

Method

We used network analysis to study anxiety and self-control in 3,792 university students from six schools in Heilongjiang Province, China. We checked for linear connections in the networks using a restricted cubic spline. We conducted the analyses and made graphs using R software.

Results

(i) The total sample network showed that higher levels of self-control in university student

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559139 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature