Impact of childhood socioeconomic status on depression among postdoctoral researchers in universities:The chain mediating role of current subjective socioeconomic status and perceived stress
10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2024.240342
- VernacularTitle:童年社会经济地位对高校博士后抑郁的影响:当下主观社会经济地位和压力感知的链式中介作用
- Author:
Muli HU
1
;
Qing LU
;
Xinyu CHEN
;
Yi ZHANG
;
Xiangyun LIU
;
Na YAO
;
Huiyuan ZHONG
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅二医院人力资源部,长沙 410011
- Keywords:
depression;
postdoctoral researchers;
childhood socioeconomic status;
subjective socioeconomic status;
perceived stress
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2024;49(5):802-809
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:Postdoctoral researchers in Chinese universities commonly face a high risk of mental health issues,such as depression,yet the underlying causes and mechanisms remain unclear.This study aims to explore the influence of childhood socioeconomic status(SES)on depression among postdoctoral researchers and the mediating roles of current subjective SES and perceived stress in this process. Methods:An online survey was conducted among postdoctoral researchers at a university.The survey included a general information questionnaire,the Childhood Socioeconomic Status Scale,the Subjective Socioeconomic Status Scale,the Perceived Stress Scale,and the Patient Health Questionnaire.A total of 505 valid responses were collected.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the data,and the PROCESS macro was employed for chain mediation analysis. Results:Childhood SES was significantly positively correlated with current subjective SES(P<0.05)and significantly negatively correlated with postdoctoral tenure,perceived stress,and depression(all P<0.05).Current subjective SES was significantly negatively correlated with perceived stress and depression(both P<0.05),while perceived stress was significantly positively correlated with depression(P<0.05).The chain mediation effect of childhood SES → current subjective SES → perceived stress → depression was significant(P<0.05). Conclusion:Childhood socioeconomic status can influence depression among postdoctoral researchers through the mediating roles of current subjective socioeconomic status and perceived stress.These findings provide a target for the prevention and intervention of depression in postdoctoral populations and offer a reference for the development of mental health promotion strategies for young university faculty.
