ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Life satisfaction in emerging adulthood: a longitudinal study of social support, resilience, and gender differences.
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- The effect of solution-focused group counselling on rumination and life satisfaction.BMC psychology · 2025Trial
- Culturally Embedded Inner Strengths as Predictors of Resilience in Emerging Adults Following Childhood Parental Divorce.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Article
- How identity exploration may support freshman adaptation: a longitudinal within-person mediation through psychological resilience.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Associations between social support and help-seeking intention regarding music performance anxiety among Chinese music students: mediation via resilience and self-compassion.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) is a critical developmental period characterized by significant psychological and social transitions. While social support and psychological resilience have been consistently associated with wellbeing, their longitudinal associations with life satisfaction remain underexplored. Moreover, the potential moderating role of gender in these relationships is underrepresented in the existing literature, highlighting a gap this study seeks to address. Objectives: This study examines the longitudinal associations between social support and life satisfaction, investigates whether psychological resilience accounts for these associations, and explores the potential moderating role of gender over time. By employing a multi-wave design, it seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of how these psychological resources are interrelated across time. Methods: A total of 566 emerging adults (50.7% female, 49.3% male) participated in this three-wave longitudinal study conducted over 1 year with six-month intervals (T1, T2, T3). Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test direct and indirect effects of social support on life satisfaction through psychological resilience. Multi-group SEM and chi-square difference tests were conducted to assess gender differences in the proposed pathways. Results: Higher levels of social support at T1 were significantly associated with greater life satisfaction at T2 and T3 ( Conclusion: This study contributes longitudinal evidence indicating that social support is positively associated with life satisfaction, both directly and through its associations with psychological resilience. The gender-specific patterns observed in the findings underscore the relevance of developing mental health interventions that consider individual differences in support utilization and coping strategies. These insights may inform theoretical frameworks and guide practical efforts to enhance wellbeing across diverse populations. Future research is encouraged to examine these associations across varying cultural and demographic contexts to further refine theoretical models and improve intervention strategies.
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