The Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Network Moral Anomie Behavior of College Students: A Moderated Mediation Model

Abstract Objective: Explore the relationship between perceived social support, network moral judgment, self-esteem and network moral anomie behavior. Methods: 4008 college students were investigated with Perceived Social Support Scale(PSSS), Network Moral Judgment Scale for College Students, Self-esteem Scale(SES) and Network Anomie Behavior Scale for College Students(NABSCS). Results: ①Perceived social support was positively correlated with network moral judgment and network moral anomie behavior ( P <0.01), and was negatively correlated with self-esteem ( P <0.01). ②Perceived social support significantly negative predicted network moral anomie behavior( β =-0.15, t =-8.97, P <0.001). ③Online moral judgment plays a mediating role between perceived social support and network moral anomie behavior. ④Self-esteem can play a moderating role between online moral judgment and network moral anomie behavior. The relationship between online moral judgment and network moral anomie behavior (the second half of the path of the mediating effect) is moderated by self-esteem. At a low level of self-esteem, the positive predictive effect of online moral judgment on network moral anomie behavior is stronger. Conclusion: Perceived social support can significantly predict network moral anomie behavior directly and also through network moral judgment. Self-esteem plays a moderating role between network moral judgment and network moral anomie behavior.