The Relationship between Negative Life Events and Mental Health: The Mediation Effect of Stress Sensitivity and Moderated Mediation Effect of Negative Attributional Styles

This study aims to explore the relationship between negative life events and mental health among undergraduate students, with a focus on the mediation effect of stress sensitivity and the moderated mediation effect of negative attributional styles. The findings reveal that stress sensitivity partially mediates the relationship between negative life events and mental health, with a stronger indirect effect observed when negative attributional styles are low. In contrast, when negative attributional styles are high, the mediation effect of stress sensitivity weakens, rendering the indirect effect insignificant. These results underscore the importance of educational and psychological interventions aimed at managing stress and addressing negative attributional styles to promote better mental health outcomes. The study provides practical insights into the early diagnosis and prevention of mental health issues among undergraduate students.