Relationships between perceived stress and depression in young males at high altitudes:the mediating role of self-compassion and the moderating role of cognitive flexibility
10.7644/j.issn.1674-9960.2025.10.005
- VernacularTitle:知觉压力与高原青年男性抑郁的关系:自我关怀的中介效应和认知灵活性的调节作用
- Author:
Haiwei FU
1
;
Jiangshan FAN
;
Xuewen WANG
;
Kun CHEN
;
Yan HONG
;
Zonghua WANG
Author Information
1. 陆军军医大学护理学院,重庆 400038;陆军军医大学基础医学院,重庆 400038
- Keywords:
perceived stress;
depression;
self-compassion;
cognitive flexibility;
plateau
- From:
Military Medical Sciences
2025;49(10):754-761
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To find out about perceived stress,self-compassion,cognitive flexibility,and depression among young males at high altitudes,construct a relational model between perceived stress and depression,explore the relationship between perceived stress and depression,and examine the roles of self-compassion and cognitive flexibility.Methods Using the convenient sampling method,733 young males from a high-altitude unit were surveyed via the general information questionnaire,the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale(CPSS),the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory(CFI),Self-Compassion Scale(SCS)and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scales(CES-D).Results(1)TheCES-D score was 13.92±3.38.(2)Perceived stress was positively correlated with depression(r=0.28,P＜0.01).(3)Self-compassion partially mediated the relationship between perceived stress and depression,accounting for 59.05％of the total effect.(4)Cognitive flexibility moderated the relationship between self-compassion and depression(P＜0.05).Conclusion Young males at high altitudes exhibit notable levels of depressive symptoms.Perceived stress was significantly positively correlated with depression.By enhancing self-compassion and cognitive flexibility,the incidence of depressive symptoms among young males in prolonged high-stress conditions can be reduced.
