Nesting of groups: Links among personal magnetism, community trust, inequality perception and depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the context of China's rapid transition from a collectivist work-unit system to a more individualized, community-oriented society, this study investigates the relationship between personal magnetism-an individual's social appeal-and its protective role in mitigating depression.

Objective

This study aims to examine the moderating role of perceived inequality and the mediating effect of community trust in the relationship between personal magnetism and depression.

Methods

Utilizing longitudinal data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) from 2018 to 2020, involving 26,711 respondents aged 16 to 96, this study employs multivariate regression models to explore these relationships.

Results

The findings reveal that perceived inequality amplifies th

SUBMITTER: Wang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11936175 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature