The relationship between social support and subjective well-being among college students: an analysis of the mediating effect of mental toughness

Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v5i4.1359

Jihu LU1, Tingting HU2, Xiaowei WANG3, Yan WANG4

1. Philippine Christian University
2. Shanxi Datong University
3. Taiyuan University
4. Jinzhong University

Abstract

The main aim of this research is to get a thorough comprehension of the underlying mechanisms, through which social support influences an individual's subjective well-being. A mediation model has been created to examine the relationship between social support and subjective well-being with mental toughness serving as a mediator. The study was conducted using a sample size of 596 college students. The questionnaire method was used to investigate their social support, mental toughness, and subjective well-being. The findings indicate that (1) a significant positive link is seen between social support, mental toughness, and subjective well-being. Furthermore, a significant positive association has been seen between social support and subjective well-being. (2) The relationship between social support and the subjective well-being of college students is somewhat influenced by the mediating factor of mental toughness. This suggests that social support has the capacity to affect the subjective well-being of college students, both via direct means and indirectly through the mediating factor of mental toughness. The study results not only provide a valuable contribution to enhancing the subjective well-being of college students but also support the advancement of targeted mental health education.

Keywords

mental toughness; subjective well-being; social support; college students

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