The mediating effect of community identity and the moderating effect of social comparison in the relationship between residential mobility and sense of meaning in life.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Numerous studies have documented the adverse effects of residential mobility; however, its relationship with the sense of meaning in life remains underexplored. This study examines the mechanisms by which residential mobility influences the subjective sense of meaning in life, focusing on the mediating role of community identity and the moderating role of social comparison.

Methods

We used the platform "Creator of Data and Model" to conduct an online survey. The sample of adult participants recruited were aged <35 years (85.0%).

Results

The results revealed that residential mobility negatively predicts a sense of meaning in life, particularly through reduced community identity. Social comparison moderated these effects, with high social comparison tendenc

SUBMITTER: Weifang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920133 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature