@Article{ijmhp.2022.019635,
AUTHOR = {Jingjing Wang, Xiangli Guan, Sumei Yin, Sha Shen, Xuejiao Li, Md Zahir Ahmed, Mary C. Jobe, Oli Ahmed},
TITLE = {The Influence of Body Investment on Depression in Chinese College Students: A Moderated Mediating Effect},
JOURNAL = {International Journal of Mental Health Promotion},
VOLUME = {24},
YEAR = {2022},
NUMBER = {1},
PAGES = {39--50},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/IJMHP/v24n1/46031},
ISSN = {2049-8543},
ABSTRACT = {An individual’s perception, attitude, feeling and behavior about their body are important factors for mental health
(depression). This study aims to explore the impact of body investment on depression, and the role of self-efficacy
and self-esteem in this connection. A hypothetical model about the relationship between body investment, selfefficacy, self-esteem and depression was tested. Using convenient sampling methods, a self-rated cross-sectional
survey comprised of paper-based and online modes was conducted among 1,164 college students in Yunnan Province, China from July 2021 to August 2021. The data collection used the body investment scale, self-efficacy
scale, self-esteem scale and depression scale. The results show that there is a low to moderate positive correlation
(ranging between –0.11 and –0.59) between the research variables. The body investment of college students has a
negative predictive effect (B = 16.23, SE = 0.65) on depression. This connection is also regulated by the mediating
role of self-esteem and self-efficacy. All these factors explain 37.83% variability of research participation. These
findings show how body investment affects the depressive state of college students. Further, these results help
to demonstrate that self-efficacy and self-esteem are academically important for optimizing students’ depression,
so as to promote a good mental state.},
DOI = {10.32604/ijmhp.2022.019635}
}