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Bidirectional reduction effects of perceived stress and general self-efficacy among college students: a cross-lagged study

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  • Xinqiao Liu

    (Tianjin University)

  • Yan Li

    (Tianjin University)

  • Xiaojie Cao

    (Peking University)

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Perceived stress and general self-efficacy are important issues closely related to the mental health and academic performance of college students. Previous studies have explored the correlation between perceived stress and general self-efficacy, but the understanding of the reciprocal effects of these two factors is still limited. Based on two-wave longitudinal data, this study investigated the bidirectional relationship between perceived stress and general self-efficacy in a sample of Chinese college students. The correlation results showed that perceived stress was significantly negatively correlated with general self-efficacy. Furthermore, by cross-lagged analysis, it was found that perceived stress can significantly negatively predict subsequent general self-efficacy and that general self-efficacy can significantly negatively predict subsequent perceived stress. Bidirectional reduction effects between perceived stress and general self-efficacy are observed among Chinese college students. The results emphasize the necessity of timely stress intervention for college students and the establishment of measures to enhance general self-efficacy.

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  • Xinqiao Liu & Yan Li & Xiaojie Cao, 2024. "Bidirectional reduction effects of perceived stress and general self-efficacy among college students: a cross-lagged study," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 11(1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:11:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-024-02785-0
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-024-02785-0
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    1. Hamdam Molla Jafar & Seddigheh Salabifard & Seyedeh Maryam Mousavi & Zahra Sobhani, 2016. "The Effectiveness of Group Training of CBT-Based Stress Management on Anxiety, Psychological Hardiness and General Self-Efficacy Among University Students," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(6), pages 1-47, June.
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