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ArticleBMC psychology2025

Relationships between depression and difficulties in emotion regulation among first-year college students: a network analysis approach.

Lingpei Liu, Ting Su, Jianyong Chen, Yingxiu Chen, Gu Liu

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Lingpei Liu *Department of General Practice, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, 321000, China.
Ting Su *School of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.
Jianyong ChenSchool of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China. chenjianyong@zjnu.edu.cn.
Yingxiu ChenSchool of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.
Gu LiuSchool of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China.

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China National Social Science Fund in Education BBA230058
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Abstract

backgroundDepression and difficulties in emotion regulation (DER) may co-occur in first-year college students due to the transition from high school to college environment. However, the intricate interaction dynamics between depression and difficulties in emotion regulation symptoms are unclear. This study employed network analysis to examine the network structure of depression and difficulties in emotion regulation among first-year college students.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included nine hundred and ninety-two first-year Chinese college students (M

results"Lack of emotional clarity" and "non-acceptance of emotional responses" emerged as bridge symptoms for the network. The strongest connections are between "non-acceptance of emotional reactions" and "limited access to effective emotion regulation strategies", "impulse control difficulties", and "difficulties engaging in goal-directed behavior", respectively. Network structure and global strength did not differ by gender, but some edge weights varied.

conclusionThese findings can inform the development of interventions targeting comorbid depression-DER onset among transitioning college students.

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DepressionEmotional RegulationStudentsAdolescentChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleUniversitiesYoung AdultBridge symptomDepressionDifficulties in emotion regulationFirst-year college studentsNetwork analysis

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