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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026

The relationship between digital literacy and mental health resilience among college students-based on the mediating role of digital learning.

Xueting Li, Junting Su, Jiaxin Mao, Lin Chen, He Gao, Yongchong Wang, Kuilai Wang, Lei Chen, Hanyu Huang, Qingyu Zhang and 3 more

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Xueting Li *School of Marxism, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Junting Su *School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Jiaxin Mao *Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, First Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Lin ChenDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, First Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
He GaoDepartment of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Yongchong WangDepartment of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Kuilai WangDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, First Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Lei ChenDepartment of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Hanyu HuangDepartment of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Qingyu ZhangDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, First Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Yunxin Ji *Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, First Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Zhenzhen Zhu *Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Chaolang Fu *Department of Psychiatry, Haishu District People's Hospital, Ningbo, China.

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Abstract

Background: In the context of educational digital transformation, digital literacy is increasingly recognized as a key psychological resource beyond technical skills. However, the specific mechanisms and group differences through which it influences college students' psychological resilience remain underexplored. This study examines how digital literacy affects resilience through the mediating roles of digital learning engagement and digital learning ability. Methods: A survey of 1,256 students at Ningbo University was conducted using convenience sampling. Data were collected via a novel, self-developed Digital Literacy Scale, alongside established instruments for digital learning engagement, digital learning ability, and psychological resilience. Multiple regression and Bootstrap-mediated effect tests, performed in Stata 16, were utilized to rigorously analyze the hypothesized pathways. Results: Results revealed three key findings: (1) Digital literacy significantly and positively predicted college students' psychological resilience ( Conclusion: This study confirms that digital literacy directly and indirectly has a positive effect on college students' psychological resilience, through the mediation of digital learning engagement and digital learning ability. These findings support a validated dual-path model, underscoring the practical value of integrating targeted digital literacy training into educational programs aimed at building student resilience.

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college studentdigital learning abilitydigital learning engagementdigital literacymental health resilience

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PMCPMC12891216

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