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Perceived stress and depression among Chinese nurses: a cross-sectional mediation analysis of psychological flexibility and its components

  • By

  • Zeyu Huang

  • Pan Diao

  • Tian Tian

  • Lei Yang

  • Xiaomei Li

  • May 28, 2026

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    Perceived stress significantly correlates with depression among nurses, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.63.

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    Psychological flexibility partially mediates the relationship between perceived stress and depression in Chinese nurses.

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    Components of psychological flexibility, particularly acceptance and cognitive defusion, significantly contribute to the indirect association with depression.

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    Mindfulness and self-as-context did not show a significant indirect association with depression in the context of perceived stress.

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    The study highlights the importance of understanding psychological flexibility to inform interventions targeting depression among nurses.

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Perceived stress and depression among Chinese nurses: a cross-sectional mediation analysis of psychological flexibility and its components

  • by Zeyu Huang, Pan Diao, Tian Tian, Lei Yang, Xiaomei Li

  • May 28, 2026

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