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ArticleScientific reports2024

Conditional reciprocal stressor-strain effects in university students: a cross-lagged panel study in Germany.

Jennifer L Reichel, Lina M Mülder, Pavel Dietz, Sebastian Heller, Antonia M Werner, Markus Schäfer, Lisa Schwab, Stephan Letzel, Thomas Rigotti

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Relationships Between First-Year Student Resilience and Academic Stress.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jennifer L ReichelInstitute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, University Medical Center of the University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany. jreichel@uni-mainz.de.
Lina M MülderDepartment of Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology, Institute for Psychology, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
Pavel DietzInstitute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, University Medical Center of the University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Sebastian HellerInstitute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, University Medical Center of the University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Antonia M WernerDepartment of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of the University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Markus SchäferDepartment of Communication, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
Lisa SchwabDepartment of Sport Science, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
Stephan LetzelInstitute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, University Medical Center of the University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Thomas RigottiDepartment of Work, Organizational, and Business Psychology, Institute for Psychology, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz · DEUniversity Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

University students worldwide are facing increasing mental health challenges. Traditional stress models, like the Job/Study Demand-Resources Model, link stressors directly to strain. Yet, recent studies suggest the influence of strain on stressors may be even stronger. Our research explored these reciprocal dynamics among university students, considering social support and mindfulness as potential moderators. We conducted a two-wave panel study with 264 university students. We ran separate cross-lagged panel structural equation analyses for three key health outcomes-emotional exhaustion, depression, and well-being-each paired with perceived study stressors, specifically workload and work complexity. Findings revealed significant stressor and strain effects, with social support notably moderating the impact of emotional exhaustion on workload. These insights challenge traditional stress theories and underscore the importance of mental health support and effective stress management strategies for students, emphasizing the need for proactive mental health initiatives in academic environments.

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Mental HealthStress, PsychologicalEmotional ExhaustionGermanyHumansStudentsUniversitiesDepressionEmotional exhaustionStrain effectStressor effectUniversity studentWell-being

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PMID38521804
PMCPMC10960860
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