Resilience as a predictor of mental health among medical students: a cross-sectional study using PLS-SEM.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Resilience is recognized as a crucial psychological resource that enables individuals, particularly medical students, to cope with academic and emotional stress. Given the rising concern over students' mental health, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between resilience and psychological well-being among medical students.

Methods

A cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted from March to May 2025 among medical students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Participants (n = 385) completed standardized questionnaires assessing resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, CD-RISC) and mental health (Symptom Checklist-90-Revised, SCL-90-R). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients and Partial Least Squares Structural Equatio

SUBMITTER: Yusefi AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature