Research on the Correlation Between Stress Perception Levels and Depressive Tendencies in Daily Life

This study aims to explore the relationship between stress perception levels and depressive tendencies in daily life and further investigate the role of self-esteem in this relationship. The questionnaire survey method was adopted in this research. The Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and the Self-Esteem Scale (SES) were used to collect data, and statistical analysis was performed on 188 valid questionnaires. The research results show that there is a significant positive correlation between stress perception levels and depressive tendencies. That is, the more stress an individual perceives, the higher their depressive tendency. In addition, there is a significant negative correlation between self-esteem and depressive tendencies, indicating that individuals with higher self-esteem levels have lower depressive tendencies. However, after controlling for the age factor, the impact of stress on depressive tendencies remains significant, while the impact of self-esteem on depressive tendencies does not reach a significant level. This study further emphasizes the importance of stress management in preventing depression and proposes that future research should focus on the impact of psychological resilience and social support networks of different groups on depressive tendencies.