The relation between college students’ neuroticism and loneliness: The chain mediating roles of self-efficacy, social avoidance and distress

Li, Shuna; Kong, Kaizhen; Zhang, Kaijie; Niu, Hua

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1124588

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“…The results indicate that self-control mediates the relationship between self-esteem and aggressive behavior, suggesting that self-esteem can influence aggressive behavior through self-control. Previous studies have shown that adolescent self-esteem levels affect self-control, with a lack of social support reducing individual self-esteem levels and consequently leading to a lower self-efficacy and less self-control ( Huang et al, 2013 ; Li et al, 2017 ). In addition, the strength model of self-control states that an individual ability to exercise self-control depends on their limited energy and continuous emotional regulation will gradually reduce the energy of self-control ( Yu et al, 2013 ).…”

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“…Specifically, improved self-control can reduce the incidence of aggressive behavior and even criminal behavior ( Pechorro et al, 2021 ). Previous studies have shown that self-control can be influenced by self-esteem ( Finkenauer et al, 2005 ), such that individuals with low self-esteem are more likely to lose self-control and adopt negative coping styles such as aggressive behavior when faced with an external stimulus ( Li et al, 2017 ). The general theory of crime also suggests that the influence of all psychological traits on problem behavior must be achieved through self-control ( Barlow, 1991 ).…”

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The relationship between self-esteem and aggressive behavior among Chinese adolescents: A moderated chain mediation model

Hu,

Cai,

Wang

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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This study aimed to examine the relationship between adolescent self-esteem and aggressive behavior. Specifically, a moderated chain mediation model was developed to investigate the mediating role of jealousy and self-control and the moderating role of gender. Data were collected from 652 Chinese adolescents who completed the Self-Esteem Scale, Self-Report Jealousy Scale, Self-Control Scale and Aggressive Behavior Questionnaire. Results showed that adolescent self-esteem may significantly negatively affect aggressive behavior by mediating with jealousy and self-control. Moreover, gender possibly moderates the serial mediating effect of jealousy and self-control between adolescent self-esteem and aggressive behavior. The results have important theoretical and practical implications in that these reveal the influencing factors of adolescent aggressive behavior and the pathways to reduce such behavior.

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The relationship between self-esteem and aggressive behavior among Chinese adolescents: A moderated chain mediation model

Hu,

Cai,

Wang

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…The study's findings can further aid in the elaboration of the proposed topic and also be utilised in the development of interventions towards building body positivity and can also provide insight on how to approach the concept with fragility and optimism. The study by (Li et al, 2023) examined the connection and underlying mechanisms, among a sizable sample of college students, between neuroticism and loneliness. Measures such as the Big Five Personality Scale, the Loneliness Scale, the Self-efficacy Scale, and the Social Avoidance and Distress Scale were completed by 4,600 college students in total.…”

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Body Image Avoidance, Fear of Intimacy, and Social Avoidance Among Young Adults

2024

IJFMR

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The study aimed to inspect the relationship between body image avoidance, fear of intimacy and social avoidance among young adults. The sample population included 200 participants (100 males, 100 females) aged between 18 to 25 years. Scales utilised for the study included the body image avoidance questionnaire (Rosen et al., 1991), fear of intimacy scale (Carol J. Descutner & Mark H. Thelen. 1991), and the social avoidance and distress scale (Watson, D. & Friend, R. 1969). Statistical analysis included Spearman correlation, linear regression and Mann Whitney U test. The results suggested a strong correlation of body image avoidance with fear of intimacy (p﹤0.05) and social avoidance (p﹤0.05). Regression analysis revealed strong influence of body image avoidance on fear of intimacy (p﹤0.05) and social avoidance (p﹤0.05). Gender difference study’s findings revealed there was a significant difference in body image avoidance but not in fear of intimacy and social avoidance. Mean values predicted a higher body image avoidance and fear of intimacy level among men when compared to women. Whereas social avoidance is found to be higher among women than in men.

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“…As an essential internal psychological resource of individuals, self-efficacy has a strong relationship with the Big Five personality. Evidence suggested that a lower level of neuroticism and a higher level of extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness could lead to a higher level of general self-efficacy and individuals with higher general self-efficacy may have a decreased level of anxiety [21][22][23][24]. According to the Social Cognitive Theory, self-efficacy is an intermediary variable linking personality traits and social behavior [25].…”

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The influence of big five personality traits on anxiety: The chain mediating effect of general self-efficacy and academic burnout

Wu,

Zhang,

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background As an important factor affecting personal health, anxiety has always been valued by people. Prior research has consistently shown that personality traits is associated with anxiety level,but little is known about the inner mechanism of this relationship. To fill the gap, the present research aims to explore the chain mediating role of general self-efficacy and academic burnout in the relationship between big five personality and anxiety. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed from September to November 2022. Self-reported questionnaires including the Big Five Personality Questionnaire, General Self-Efficacy Scale, College Student’s academic burnout Scale, Generalized Anxiety Scale and demographic characteristics were distributed to 2505 college students in a university in Hebei Province, of which 2,471 were valid. Statistical analysis was carried out through SPSS26.0 and SPSS PROCESS macro. Results Results showed four of the big five personality characters (i.e., extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness) were negatively correlated with anxiety. Neuroticism was positively correlated with anxiety. Moreover, general self-efficacy was found to be negatively correlated with academic burnout and anxiety; academic burnout was positively correlated with anxiety. Finally, general self-efficacy and academic burnout mediated the relationship between personality traits (i.e., extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness) and anxiety. Conclusions Personality traits (i.e., extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, and openness) could influence anxiety through the chain mediating effects of general self-efficacy and academic burnout. Interventions focusing on anxiety reduction may be successful in increasing general self-efficacy and decreasing students’ academic burnout.

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The relation between college students’ neuroticism and loneliness: The chain mediating roles of self-efficacy, social avoidance and distress

Cited by 6 publications

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The relationship between self-esteem and aggressive behavior among Chinese adolescents: A moderated chain mediation model

The relationship between self-esteem and aggressive behavior among Chinese adolescents: A moderated chain mediation model

Body Image Avoidance, Fear of Intimacy, and Social Avoidance Among Young Adults

The influence of big five personality traits on anxiety: The chain mediating effect of general self-efficacy and academic burnout

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