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| Effect of loneliness on depression: multiple mediating effects of cognitive emotion regulation strategies |
| ZENG Shaoqi1, XU Yiwei2, SUI Shanjie1, HUANG Jiaxin1, LIN Jing1, ZHANG Yongsheng1 |
1. Minnan University of Science and Technology, Quanzhou 362700, Fujian Province, China; 2. Fugong Middle School in Longhai District, Zhangzhou 363100, Fujian Province, China |
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Abstract Objective To explore the relationship between depression and loneliness, and reveal the mediating effects of cognitive emotion regulation strategies between them. Methods A total of 250 university students were testedby using the center for epidemiologic studies depression scale（CES-D）, the loneliness scale, and the cognitive emotionregulation questionnaire, Chinese version（CERQ-C）. The relevant data were analyzed statistically. Results Lonelinesswas significantly positively correlated with depression（r=0.700, P<0.01）. Except for the dimension of rational analysis, other dimensions of cognitive emotion regulation strategies were significantly correlated with loneliness and depression（P<0.01）. Through regression analysis of structural equation models and Bootstrap method testing, it was found that loneliness positively predicted depression, with a direct effect of 0.55. Positive reassessment and catastrophizing played multiple mediating effects, with a total indirect effect of 0.15. Conclusion Loneliness in university students can positively predict depression, and cognitive emotion regulation strategies play a multiple mediating role between depression and loneliness. Effective intervention for depression in university students can be achieved by reducing loneliness and optimizing the selection of cognitive emotion regulation strategies.
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