Latent profiles of perceived social support among adolescents and their relationship with depressive symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The mental health of rural adolescents is a critical public health issue, with perceived social support acting as a key buffer against depression. However, the specific patterns of this support and their differential effects remain underexplored. This study aimed to identify latent profiles of perceived social support among adolescents using latent profile analysis, examine the distribution characteristics of depressive symptoms across different profiles, and explore demographic factors influencing these profiles, providing empirical evidence for mental health interventions targeting adolescents.

Methods

A stratified random cluster sampling method was used to survey 1,017 rural adolescents aged 12-18 years in the Wuling Mountain area. The Center for Epidemiologic S

SUBMITTER: Tanming L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12832775 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature