Network characteristics of the youth's insomnia and emotional symptoms and their gender differences.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the association between sleep disorders and symptoms of depression and anxiety in the youth and to analyze the influence of gender factors.

Methods

Using the Mental Health Status Survey Questionnaire for Adolescent Students compiled by Professor Maosheng Ran, a survey was conducted and 7247 valid responses were collected (valid response rate of 79.11%). Integrating the Insomnia Severity Index(ISI), Patient Health Questionnaire(PHQ-9), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale(GAD-7), network analysis was employed to assess the network structure, symptom associations, and gender differences related to insomnia, depression, and anxiety among youth.

Results

In the network of insomnia, depression, and anxiety symptoms among youth, the highest strength ce

SUBMITTER: Liu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12206766 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature