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The Moderating Effect of Resilience-Related Strength on the Relationship Between Sleep Reactivity and Insomnia Symptoms in Young Male University Students in China: A Network Analysis

  • By

  • Donghe Li

  • Dangyang Ma

  • Tao Chen

  • Hui-feng Duan

  • Xue-jun Liang

  • Zhansheng Xu

  • August 27, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: The Moderating Effect of Resilience-Related Strength on the Relationship Between Sleep Reactivity and Insomnia Symptoms in Young Male University Students in China: A Network Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionInsomnia
Key MechanismsSleep reactivity and psychological resilience dimensions (Tenacity, Strength, Optimism)
Target PopulationYoung male university students in China
Care SettingPsychological and sleep health assessment

Key Highlights

  • Greater sleep reactivity is associated with more severe insomnia symptoms.
  • Strength dimension of resilience significantly moderates the relationship between sleep reactivity and insomnia symptoms.
  • Moderated network analysis indicates specific connections between sleep reactivity and insomnia symptoms.
  • Strength may serve as a protective psychological resource against insomnia.
  • The study involved 1,122 male participants with an average age of 21.13.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize the Ford Insomnia Response to Stress Test and Insomnia Severity Index for assessment.

Management

  • Consider psychological resilience factors in managing insomnia symptoms.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess changes in sleep reactivity and resilience dimensions over time.

Risks

  • High sleep reactivity may lead to increased insomnia symptoms.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Young male university students experiencing insomnia symptoms.

Strength as a resilience factor may help mitigate insomnia severity.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate resilience training in interventions for insomnia.
  • Evaluate individual differences in sleep reactivity when treating insomnia.

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