Meaning in life and antenatal depression mediated by self-efficacy and perceived helplessness: a parallel mediation model
Self-efficacy, perceived helplessness, and meaning in life are important influencing factors on antenatal depression among pregnant women. Meaning of life should be emphasized to enhance self-efficacy and reduce perceived helplessness, thereby reducing the risk of antenatal depression.
Authors
- Hui Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0572-8976)
- Hongling Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9855-4578)
- Wei Lü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3041-9200)
- Haiyun Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7686-9384)
- Hongmei Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7225-5577)
- Ling Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8229-0184)
- Yuanyuan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2513-633X)
- Yican Deng
- Dongmei Qiu
- Ming Ronnier Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1287-4437)
- Siyi San
Institutions
- Wuhan Polytechnic University (CN)
- Wuchang University of Technology (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychology
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03129-6
- Primary Topic
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00