Frequency of leisure travel and psychological well-being in pharmacists: the sequential mediating roles of perceived stress and social support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacists are frequently exposed to high occupational stress, yet limited research has explored psychological recovery mechanisms in this group. Leisure travel may offer restorative benefits that enhance psychological well-being, but the underlying processes remain insufficiently understood. This study aims to examine the association between the frequency of leisure travel and psychological well-being among pharmacists in Henan, China, with particular attention to the mediating roles of perceived stress and social support.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 947 licensed pharmacists working in community, clinical, and hospital settings across Henan, China, between August and October 2024. A stratified random sampling strategy

SUBMITTER: Rehman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317522 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature