Cross lagged panel network analysis of relationship between psychological resilience and adjustment disorders among college students
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2026113
- VernacularTitle:心理弹性与大学生适应障碍关系的交叉滞后面板网络分析
- Author:
ZHOU Yang, CAI Wenpeng
1
Author Information
1. School of Mathematical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mental health;
Adjustment disorders;
Network analysis;
Students
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2026;47(4):512-516
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the network structure and potential causal relationship between psychological resilience and adjustment disorders among college students, so as to provide a basis for effective prevention and intervention on adjustment disorders.
Methods:A longitudinal survey was conducted in September 2024 (T1) on 1 028 freshmen from 3 universities selected using convenient sampling method in Jiangsu Province, and a follow up survey was conducted in September 2025 (T2). The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) and the Adjustment Disorder-New Module 20 (ADNM-20) Scale were used to evaluate psychological resilience and adjustment disorders. Network analysis method was employed to construct a symptom network of psychological resilience and adaptation disorders, and cross lagged panel network analysis was used to explore the longitudinal causal relationship.
Results:At T1, the scores of psychological resilience and adjustment disorders for college students were (76.44±21.91) and (32.79±12.87). At T2, they were (77.45±22.38) and (28.27±11.38), respectively. The longitudinal network analysis results showed that there was a stable negative bidirectional predictive relationship between individual ability and maladjustment (T1 individual ability → T2 maladjustment: β =-0.12; T1 maladjustment → T2 individual ability: β =-0.17; both P <0.01). The node strength between tolerating negative emotions (T1:1.21, T2:1.30) and excessive worry (T1:1.20, T2:1.20) was the greatest, and impulse disturbance was the most robust bridge symptom connecting psychological resilience and adjustment disorder symptoms (T1:0.11, T2:0.08).
Conclusion:By improving individual ability and focusing on the intervention of core bridge symptoms such as over attention and impulsivity, the negative impact of psychological resilience issues on college students adaptation disorders can be reduced.
