Hoang Thi Hue * , Pham Kieu Mai Linh , Truong Quoc Dat , Le Thi Quynh Anh , Hoang Khanh Linh and Bach Lan Anh

* Corresponding author (hoanghue@neu.edu.vn)

Abstract

Resilience impacts the relationship between loneliness and depression, which is quite common among the elderly but has not been extensively studied in younger populations. This research will analyze the relationship between loneliness and depression and simultaneously verify the role of resilience. Using the linear structural model SEM through the survey data of 523 students in Hanoi city shows that resilience plays a moderate role, decreasing the negative influence between loneliness and depression. Based on the result, some recommendations are given to improve the loneliness situation and depression among young people, especially students in Hanoi city.

Keywords: Depression, loneliness, resilience

Tóm tắt

Khả năng phục hồi tác động đến mối quan hệ giữa cô đơn và trầm cảm khá phổ biến ở người già nhưng chưa được nghiên cứu rộng rãi ở người trẻ. Nghiên cứu này phân tích mối quan hệ giữa cô đơn và trầm cảm, đồng thời xác minh vai trò trung gian của khả năng phục hồi. Mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính SEM được sử dụng để phân tích dữ liệu khảo sát 523 sinh viên trên địa bàn thành phố Hà Nội cho thấy khả năng phục hồi giữ vai trò trung gian, làm giảm tác động tiêu cực giữa cô đơn và trầm cảm. Dựa trên kết quả, một số khuyến nghị được đưa ra nhằm cải thiện tình trạng cô đơn, trầm cảm ở người trẻ, đặc biệt là sinh viên trên địa bàn thành phố Hà Nội.

Từ khóa: Cô đơn, khả năng phục hồi, trầm cảm

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