The moderating effect of social resources on the link between study-related stressors and depressive symptoms among medical students in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has demonstrated the negative effects of study-related stressors on the mental health of medical students. It has been found that social resources such as social identity, dual identity and social support help buffer negative mental health outcomes. Notably, social status has been found to weaken the connection between stress and depressive symptoms. Based on these findings, the present study investigates how social resources (i.e., social identity, social support, dual identity and status) mitigate the impact of study-related stressors on the mental health of medical students who carry an inordinate stress burden.

Methods

The data collection was based on a questionnaire (online and paper-pencil) which was distributed to medical students in North

SUBMITTER: Kappner N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9345665 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature