Exploring the mediating role of depression and anxiety in the relationship between social and biological factors and quality of life in Indonesia: a structural equation modelling approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the association between social and biological factors and quality of life (QoL), and whether depression and anxiety mediate this relationship.

Design

Cross-sectional study with individual level as the unit of analysis.

Main outcome measures

Depression and anxiety were measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Short Depression scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, while QoL was assessed using the EuroQol Five-Dimension scale. Social factors were assessed using the self-reported number of close persons, and biological factors were measured using the number of self-reported physical health comorbidities.

Setting

Country-level data.

Participants

General population aged 18 and older with data available.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Susanti H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12039030 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature