Psychological distress: A Study on the potential roles of hope, self-esteem, and belongingness in a Moroccan University

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/psy_hps.38140
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Positive Psychology, mental health, Trait Hope Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Social Connectedness and Social Assurance Scales, mental distress
Hatim Ben Ayad
Abdelmalek Essaâdi University
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0881-6488
Adil Najdi
Abdelmalek Essaâdi University
Meftaha Senhaji
Abdelmalek Essaâdi University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1604-4038
Abstract

College students are susceptible to mental health challenges, and positive psychology has been proven effective in preventing and alleviating symptoms. This study aims to assess the association of hope, self-esteem, and belongingness with mental distress symptoms among Moroccan college students. A total of 1,150 participants (mean age 20.00, SD = 2.6; 703 females, 444 males) completed a questionnaire, encompassing the Arabic versions of the Trait Hope Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Social Connectedness and Social Assurance Scales, and the Brief Symptoms Inventory. The findings indicate that being female, having a physical illness, taking medication for depression, anxiety, or sleep, and certain living arrangements significantly contribute to an escalation in mental distress symptoms. Additionally, hope, self-esteem, and belongingness were found to be significantly associated with lower mental distress symptoms across different groups. In summary, this study pinpoints potential risk factors associated with heightened mental distress symptoms and underscores the potential role of positive psychology in being associated with lower symptoms.


 

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