The moderating role of stigma in the relationship between depression and resilience: results of a cross-sectional study in university students
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Rometsch, C., Mansueto, G., Ceccatelli, S. and Cosci, F. (2024). The moderating role of stigma in the relationship between depression and resilience: results of a cross-sectional study in university students. Frontiers in Psychology. 15, p. 1392381. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1392381
| Authors | Rometsch, C., Mansueto, G., Ceccatelli, S. and Cosci, F. |
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| Abstract | Background/objective: Depression is a growing concern in university students and resilience has shown to play a protective role. The impact of stigma is still under-explored, with reference to its moderating role between depression and resilience. The present study investigate such a relationship among Italian university students. Methods: A cross-sectional design was applied in a simple of 1,912 students to examine the interrelationships between depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), resilience (Nicholson McBride Resilience questionnaire), and stigma (Stigma-9). Correlation, predictor, and moderation analyses were applied in RStudio. Results: A negative correlation was found between depressive symptoms and resilience (r = −0.455, p < 0.001). A positive correlation was found between depressive symptoms and stigma (r = 0.207, p < 0.001). Lower levels of resilience and higher levels of stigma were significant predictors of depressive symptoms [F(df, n) = 190.8(3, 1884), p < 0.001, R2 = 0.236]. The moderation analysis showed a weakening of resilience protective effect against depression as stigma levels increase [F(df,n) = 186.7(3,1908), p < 0.001, R2 = 0.226]. Conclusion: Stigma influences the relationship between depression and resilience. Anti-stigma interventions and programs empowering resilience, should be implemented in university settings to protect students from depression. |
| Keywords | mental health; resilience; university; stigmatization; students |
| Year | 2024 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Psychology |
| Journal citation | 15, p. 1392381 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media S.A. |
| ISSN | 1664-1078 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1392381 |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1392381/full |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 04 Apr 2024 |
| Deposited | 03 May 2024 |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
| License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
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