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The correlation between phubbing and depression anxiety stress of first-year medical students: the mediating role of sedentary behavior

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  • Mengyun Peng

  • Yingpeng Jiang

  • Pusen Lu

  • Na Li

  • May 11, 2026

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    First-year medical students face elevated levels of depression, anxiety, and stress due to the demanding academic environment.

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    Phubbing and sedentary behavior significantly impact the mental health of first-year medical students, correlating with increased depression, anxiety, and stress.

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    Sedentary behavior serves as a significant mediator between phubbing and mental health issues, contributing to 1.9% to 2.5% of the total effect.

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    The prevalence of depression among medical students ranges from 13.10% to 76.21%, indicating a critical need for mental health support.

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    Reducing sedentary behavior and phubbing can help alleviate depression, anxiety, and stress in first-year medical students.

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The correlation between phubbing and depression anxiety stress of first-year medical students: the mediating role of sedentary behavior

  • by Mengyun Peng, Yingpeng Jiang, Pusen Lu, Na Li

  • May 11, 2026

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