JOURNAL ARTICLE

Depressive symptoms, sleep-wake features, and insomnia among female students: The role of rumination.

  • Published In: Journal of Health Psychology, 2025, v. 30, n. 5. P. 951 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zhang, Xin; Wang, Fei; Zou, Liuni; Lee, Shih-Yu 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between rumination, circadian activity rhythm (CAR), insomnia symptoms, and depressive symptoms among female nursing students in Beijing, China. Using objective sleep-wake data from wrist actigraphy and standardized questionnaires, the research found that over half of the participants exhibited mild to moderate depressive symptoms, with most showing delayed circadian phases and suboptimal CAR. The results indicate that rumination is directly associated with increased depressive symptoms and indirectly influences depression through disrupted CAR and insomnia, suggesting a chain mediation effect. The findings emphasize the potential benefits of interventions targeting sleep hygiene and circadian rhythm regulation to promote mental wellness in this population.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Health Psychology. 2025/04, Vol. 30, Issue 5, p951
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1359-1053
  • DOI:10.1177/13591053241258252
  • Accession Number:184323017
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