Psychology

Social support and mental health: the mediating role of perceived stress

E. F. Acoba

This study by Evelyn F. Acoba explores the intriguing role of perceived stress in mediating the relationship between social support and mental health outcomes like positive affect, anxiety, and depression among Filipino adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Abstract

This study investigated whether perceived stress mediates the relationship between social support and positive affect, anxiety, and depression. A cross-sectional online survey of 426 Filipino adults during the COVID-19 pandemic used measures of social support, perceived stress, positive affect, anxiety, and depression. Mediation analysis revealed that perceived stress significantly mediated the relationship between family and significant other support and positive affect, anxiety, and depression. However, this mediation effect was not observed for friend support. Implications for interventions promoting mental well-being are discussed.

Publisher

Frontiers in Psychology

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Authors

Evelyn F. Acoba

DOI

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1330720

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