Network Analysis and Mediation Effect Analysis of Anxiety Symptoms and Sleep Patterns for Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The escalating prevalence of mental health issues and sleep disturbances among Chinese adolescents has become a pressing public health concern. Despite increasing recognition of this issue, there remains a paucity of research elucidating the intricate interplay between anxiety symptoms and sleep patterns. To address this critical gap, this study employs advanced network analysis to explore the complex relationships between these two domains, offering novel insights into their interconnectedness.

Methods

We conducted a large-scale, online, cross-sectional survey encompassing 48,074 adolescents. Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7), while sleep quality was evaluated via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Dayti

SUBMITTER: He Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538618 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature