Childhood emotional abuse and suicidal ideation in college students: exploring the mediating role of alexithymia and the moderating effect of physical exercise

The findings highlight alexithymia as a key psychological mechanism linking emotional abuse in Childhood to suicidal ideation during emerging adulthood, while physical exercise serves as a protective factor at the direct level. Targeted interventions that enhance emotional awareness and promote regular physical activity may help mitigate suicide risk among college students with emotional abuse histories.