The association between cumulative distal and proximal adversity with depression and anxiety among township grassroots civil servants in China
This study highlights an alarming prevalence of depression and anxiety among township grassroots civil servants. The findings underscore that while early life adversity creates a foundation of risk, current (proximal) stressors are the primary mechanism through which this risk translates into psychological distress. These insights can help government agencies develop more effective, targeted interventions by focusing on mitigating current work and life pressures.
Authors
- Hong Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9260-9885)
- Xiong Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2594-875X)
- Li Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3472-7756)
- Yawen Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9630-8194)
- Xiaoyue Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8074-3362)
- Mengting Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3037-0964)
- Wenqian Jian
Institutions
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- Lishui Central Hospital (CN)
- Third People's Hospital of Huzhou (CN)
- Jinzhou Kangning Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1480559
- Primary Topic
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Jilin Office of Philosophy and Social Science