The role of psychological stress in the subjective well-being of aviation ground crews: mediating effects of social support and self-esteem.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigated the relationship between psychological stress and subjective well-being among aviation ground crews, with a focus on the mediating roles of social support and self-esteem.

Methods

In this cross-sectional investigation, 533 ground crew members completed validated assessments, including the Stress Self-evaluation Test, the Perceived Social Support Scale, the Self-liking/Self-competence Scale-Revised, the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Positive and Negative Affect Scale. Statistical analyses were performed via R software and Mplus.

Results

(1) Single participants presented significantly lower subjective well-being than married individuals did (p = 0.001, Cohen's d = 0.349). (2) Psychological stress (r = - 0.527, p < 0.001), social

SUBMITTER: Zhai Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12400623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature