The impact of exercise self-efficacy on depression in firefighters: mediating effect of basic psychological needs and moderating effect of perceived social support
This study reveals the mechanisms by which exercise self-efficacy influences firefighter depression levels through direct and indirect pathways, highlighting the critical role of basic psychological needs and perceived social support. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the development of targeted mental health intervention strategies for firefighters, emphasizing the importance of improving exercise self-efficacy, meeting basic psychological needs, and enhancing social support.
Authors
- Dan-feng CHU
- Huawei Niu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6989-6106)
- Wenjia Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8201-7145)
- Zongyu Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0131-5293)
- Haozhe Wang
- Zhu Guo-qing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9318-255X)
- J.K. Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9657-6106)
Institutions
- Shandong University (CN)
- China University of Mining and Technology (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1542883
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Government of Jiangsu Province
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities