Mental health and empowerment of university students: mediating role of mental health awareness.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The Present study explores students' mental health and empowerment, focusing on the mediating role of mental health awareness.

Methods

Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the research investigates how parental education, parental behavior, self-esteem, self-management, and social media impact mental health through mental health awareness. Data from 350 university students were collected through an online survey.

Results

Our findings reveal that mental health awareness significantly influences mental health (β = 0.595, p < 0.001). Empowerment, particularly self-esteem (β = 0.212, p = 0.003) and self-management (β = 0.620, p < 0.001), plays a vital role in improving mental health through increased awareness. Parental behavior al

SUBMITTER: Soharwardi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781656 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature