Unpacking the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between ideal-actual self-discrepancy, stressful life events, depression and anxiety: Results from 1,144 young people in an epidemiological study in Hong Kong.

Suen Yi NamLing Cheuk Ying CrystalCheung CharltonHui Lai Ming ChristyWong Ming Yin StephanieWong Tak Hing MichaelKit Wa Sherry ChanLee Ho Ming EdwinChen Yu Hai Eric

Published in: The International journal of social psychiatry (2023)

Resilience functions mainly as a mediator in the relationship between self-discrepancy and mental health conditions, and its effect is weakened by the exposure of SLEs. Important implications are discussed regarding the use of resilience-focused interventions and the consideration of recent adversity.

Keyphrases

mental health
climate change
social support
physical activity
depressive symptoms
early life
mental illness