ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Psychol.
Sec. Cultural Psychology
Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1572052
Guanxi Beliefs, Self-Efficacy Beliefs, and Depressive Symptoms --Analysis of the Effects of Chinese-style Special Relationships
Provisionally accepted
- 1Minzu University of China, Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
- 2Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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Depression is a significant global health concern, with a rising number of individuals affected annually. This study examines the influence of cultural and psychological factors on depression within China's collectivist culture, focusing on guanxi beliefs, self-efficacy beliefs, and the mediating role of hope. Using data from the 2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that stronger guanxi beliefs were associated with increased depressive symptoms, while stronger self-efficacy beliefs were linked to reduced symptoms. Hope significantly mediated these relationships. These findings highlight the importance of cultural and psychological factors in mental health outcomes. Fostering self-efficacy and hope may be effective strategies for reducing depressive symptoms, particularly in cultures where external factors like guanxi are prominent. This study provides a foundation for further research on mental health interventions in collectivist contexts.
Keywords: Guanxi Beliefs, Self-Efficacy Beliefs, and Depressive Symptoms --Analysis of the Effects of Chinese-style Special Relationships Guanxi Beliefs, self-efficacy beliefs, depressive symptoms, China, hope, Locus of Control Guanxi Beliefs, Self-Efficacy Beliefs, and Depressive Symptoms in China --Analysis of the Effects of Chinese-style Special Relationships
Received: 06 Feb 2025; Accepted: 24 Jun 2025.
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* Correspondence:
Buerzhasala Ha, Minzu University of China, Beijing, 100081, Beijing Municipality, China
Jie Zhang, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, Shandong Province, China
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