Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equations
Introduction Psychological distress has acquired great relevance in university education systems, where factors such as stress, emotional fatigue, and social support play an important role in its configuration. Objective The study aimed to determine how the interaction between social support, stress...
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| description | Introduction Psychological distress has acquired great relevance in university education systems, where factors such as stress, emotional fatigue, and social support play an important role in its configuration. Objective The study aimed to determine how the interaction between social support, stress, and emotional fatigue configures psychological distress in university students. Method An explanatory study was carried out with 580 university students of both sexes (59.5% women), their ages ranged between 18 and 30 years (M = 21.0; SD = 2.43). The Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MMPs), the Perceived Stress Scale (EPGE-13), the Emotional Fatigue Scale (ECE), and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (KS10) were administered. Results The model achieved a good fit (CFI = .980, TLI = .953, RMSEA=.067, SRMR=.039). With respect to the hypotheses, the support of the family ( β = 0.21) and others significant ( β = 0.22) positively predicted eustress, while the support of friends maintains a negative effect ( β = - 0.12). Perceived support from friends ( β =-.08) and other significant people ( β =-.09) are not potential predictors of distress. On the other hand, distress confirmed its direct effect on emotional fatigue ( β = 0.60) and psychological distress ( β = 0.27). Finally, emotional fatigue ( β = 0.51) proved to be positive predictors of psychological distress, and eustress negative predictor ( β = −0.22). Conclusion The hypotheses raised were confirmed, except for four and five. In the model, emotional fatigue is the predictor with the greatest magnitude of psychological distress, while the dimensions of social support proved to be factors that promote eustress. |
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| spelling | openalex:W7168418389Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equationsEmanuel Humberto Apaza CallaBrighite Wendy Apaza CallaEddy Wildmar Aquize Ancoperceived social supportperceived stressemotional fatiguepsychological distressuniversity studentseustressfamily supportpeer supportPerceived Stress ScaleKessler Psychological Distress ScaleStudent Stress and CopingHealth and Well-being StudiesStress and Burnout ResearchIntroduction Psychological distress has acquired great relevance in university education systems, where factors such as stress, emotional fatigue, and social support play an important role in its configuration. Objective The study aimed to determine how the interaction between social support, stress, and emotional fatigue configures psychological distress in university students. Method An explanatory study was carried out with 580 university students of both sexes (59.5% women), their ages ranged between 18 and 30 years (M = 21.0; SD = 2.43). The Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MMPs), the Perceived Stress Scale (EPGE-13), the Emotional Fatigue Scale (ECE), and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (KS10) were administered. Results The model achieved a good fit (CFI = .980, TLI = .953, RMSEA=.067, SRMR=.039). With respect to the hypotheses, the support of the family ( β = 0.21) and others significant ( β = 0.22) positively predicted eustress, while the support of friends maintains a negative effect ( β = - 0.12). Perceived support from friends ( β =-.08) and other significant people ( β =-.09) are not potential predictors of distress. On the other hand, distress confirmed its direct effect on emotional fatigue ( β = 0.60) and psychological distress ( β = 0.27). Finally, emotional fatigue ( β = 0.51) proved to be positive predictors of psychological distress, and eustress negative predictor ( β = −0.22). Conclusion The hypotheses raised were confirmed, except for four and five. In the model, emotional fatigue is the predictor with the greatest magnitude of psychological distress, while the dimensions of social support proved to be factors that promote eustress.Articlehttps://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.1886094https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1886094/pdfW7168418389enFrontiers in Education2504-284X2026-07-15 |
| spellingShingle | perceived social support perceived stress emotional fatigue psychological distress university students eustress family support peer support Perceived Stress Scale Kessler Psychological Distress Scale Student Stress and Coping Health and Well-being Studies Stress and Burnout Research Emanuel Humberto Apaza Calla Brighite Wendy Apaza Calla Eddy Wildmar Aquize Anco Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equations |
| title | Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equations |
| title_full | Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equations |
| title_fullStr | Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equations |
| title_short | Perceived social support, perceived stress, emotional fatigue, and psychological distress among university students: an analysis of structural equations |
| title_sort | perceived social support perceived stress emotional fatigue and psychological distress among university students an analysis of structural equations |
| topic | perceived social support perceived stress emotional fatigue psychological distress university students eustress family support peer support Perceived Stress Scale Kessler Psychological Distress Scale Student Stress and Coping Health and Well-being Studies Stress and Burnout Research |
| topic_facet | perceived social support perceived stress emotional fatigue psychological distress university students eustress family support peer support Perceived Stress Scale Kessler Psychological Distress Scale Student Stress and Coping Health and Well-being Studies Stress and Burnout Research |
| url | https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.1886094 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1886094/pdf |
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