The differences in symptom networks of depression, anxiety, and sleep in college students with different stress levels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stress is closely related to depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. However, few studies have explored the complex symptom-level relationships among these variables at different stress levels among college students.

Methods

From March to April 2024, a survey was conducted using a convenience sampling method in three universities in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province. A total of 7,845 participants (2,447 males and 5,398 females) were assessed using the Psychological Stress Tolerance Index (PSTR), the General Health Questionnaire-20 (GHQ-20), and the Self-Rating Scale of Sleep (SRSS). Based on the GHQ-20 scores, college students were categorized into low, medium, and high-stress levels. Non-parametric tests and Post-hoc tests were conducted to explore the impact o

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11684240 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature