The relationship between online risk exposure and depression among college students: the multiple mediating effects of emotional security and Suppress Happiness
Online risk exposure can not only directly trigger depression among college students, but also indirectly induce depression by enhancing emotional insecurity and Suppress Happiness, along with their chain-mediated effects. This study provides the theoretical basis and practical guidance for college students in the Internet era to reduce online risk exposure, prevent and treat depression.
Authors
- Lan Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2008-9631)
- Shang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8085-0129)
- Xiaoxia Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3094-3304)
- Jinglin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4680-1548)
- Xinfa Yi
- Zhelong Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6283-4854)
- Yingjie Gong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9005-0541)
- Haihong Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4225-0997)
Institutions
- Xi'an International Studies University (CN)
- Northwest University (CN)
- Xi'an Medical University (CN)
- Xi’an International University (CN)
- Shaanxi Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1536116
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shaanxi Normal University
- National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences