The mediation effects of smartphone addiction, negative emotion and psychological resilience in the relationship between social support and sleep quality among medical students - Report - MDSpire
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The mediation effects of smartphone addiction, negative emotion and psychological resilience in the relationship between social support and sleep quality among medical students
Clinical Report: Exploring the Mediating Roles of Smartphone Addiction
Overview
This study investigates the relationships between social support, smartphone addiction, negative emotions, psychological resilience, and sleep quality among medical students. Findings indicate that social support and psychological resilience are negatively correlated with poor sleep quality, while smartphone addiction and negative emotions are positively correlated.
Background
Poor sleep quality is a significant public health concern, particularly among adolescents and young adults, including medical students. The interplay of psychological factors such as social support and resilience with behavioral factors like smartphone addiction can influence sleep quality. Understanding these relationships is crucial for developing targeted interventions to improve sleep health in this vulnerable population.
Data Highlights
Variable
Correlation Coefficient (r)
p-value
Social Support
-0.386
< 0.01
Psychological Resilience
-0.383
< 0.01
Smartphone Addiction
0.447
< 0.01
Negative Emotion
0.551
< 0.01
Key Findings
Social support is negatively correlated with poor sleep quality (r=-0.386, p < 0.01).
Psychological resilience is also negatively correlated with poor sleep quality (r=-0.383, p < 0.01).
Smartphone addiction is positively correlated with poor sleep quality (r=0.447, p < 0.01).
Negative emotions are positively correlated with poor sleep quality (r=0.551, p < 0.01).
Social support has both direct and indirect effects on sleep quality through smartphone addiction and negative emotions.
Psychological resilience indirectly affects sleep quality via the same mediating pathways.
Clinical Implications
Healthcare professionals should consider the impact of social support and psychological resilience on sleep quality among medical students. Interventions aimed at reducing smartphone addiction and negative emotions may enhance sleep quality and overall well-being in this population.
Conclusion
This study highlights the complex relationships between social support, psychological resilience, smartphone addiction, and sleep quality. Targeted interventions addressing these factors may improve sleep health among medical students.
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