Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]
Background Academic stress is a significant factor affecting students’ psychological well-being, particularly in higher education. Understanding the mediating roles of social support and self-efficacy can provide insights into how these factors influence students’ psychological well-being in public...
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| description | Background Academic stress is a significant factor affecting students’ psychological well-being, particularly in higher education. Understanding the mediating roles of social support and self-efficacy can provide insights into how these factors influence students’ psychological well-being in public and private universities. Methods The study examined the mediating roles of social support and self-efficacy in the relationship between academic stress and psychological well-being among university students in Mogadishu, Somalia. Utilizing a stratified sampling technique, data were collected from 663 students across public (52.6%) and private (47.4%) universities through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using path analysis to assess direct and indirect effects. Structural equation modeling technique was used for data analysis. Results The analysis revealed a significant direct effect of academic stress on psychological well-being (β = 0.087, p = 0.001). Social support was significantly related to Academic stress (β = 0.117, p = 0.031) and self-efficacy (β =0.088, p = 0.021). However, both social support (β = 0.099, p = 0.000) and self-efficacy (β = 0.646, p = 0.000) were significantly related to psychological well-being. The mediating analysis showed that social support partially mediated the relationship between academic stress and psychological well-being (Indirect effect = 0.012, CI [0.002, 0.024], p = 0.000), while self-efficacy did not mediate this relationship (Indirect effect = 0.057, CI [0.006, 0.111], p = 0.068). Conclusions The findings suggest a significant positive impact of academic stress on psychological well-being, while social support partially mediates this relationship, highlighting its buffering role. Conversely, self-efficacy, although positively contributing to psychological well-being, does not mediate the effect of academic stress. These results underscore the importance of robust social support systems and targeted interventions to enhance students’ coping mechanisms and overall psychological well-being. Study limitations and implication are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bf9c3e8f448e41e99078ce05b95c845b2025-08-20T03:26:15ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022025-05-011310.12688/f1000research.155275.3182948Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]Ali Dahir Mohamed0Abdulkadir Jeilani1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1995-1503Faculty of Education, Mogadishu University, Mogadishu University, SomaliaFaculty of Computer Science & IT, Mogadishu University, Mogadishu, SomaliaBackground Academic stress is a significant factor affecting students’ psychological well-being, particularly in higher education. Understanding the mediating roles of social support and self-efficacy can provide insights into how these factors influence students’ psychological well-being in public and private universities. Methods The study examined the mediating roles of social support and self-efficacy in the relationship between academic stress and psychological well-being among university students in Mogadishu, Somalia. Utilizing a stratified sampling technique, data were collected from 663 students across public (52.6%) and private (47.4%) universities through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using path analysis to assess direct and indirect effects. Structural equation modeling technique was used for data analysis. Results The analysis revealed a significant direct effect of academic stress on psychological well-being (β = 0.087, p = 0.001). Social support was significantly related to Academic stress (β = 0.117, p = 0.031) and self-efficacy (β =0.088, p = 0.021). However, both social support (β = 0.099, p = 0.000) and self-efficacy (β = 0.646, p = 0.000) were significantly related to psychological well-being. The mediating analysis showed that social support partially mediated the relationship between academic stress and psychological well-being (Indirect effect = 0.012, CI [0.002, 0.024], p = 0.000), while self-efficacy did not mediate this relationship (Indirect effect = 0.057, CI [0.006, 0.111], p = 0.068). Conclusions The findings suggest a significant positive impact of academic stress on psychological well-being, while social support partially mediates this relationship, highlighting its buffering role. Conversely, self-efficacy, although positively contributing to psychological well-being, does not mediate the effect of academic stress. These results underscore the importance of robust social support systems and targeted interventions to enhance students’ coping mechanisms and overall psychological well-being. Study limitations and implication are discussed.https://f1000research.com/articles/13-1108/v3Social Support Self-efficiency Academic stress psychological well-being Public and Private Universities eng |
| spellingShingle | Ali Dahir Mohamed Abdulkadir Jeilani Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] F1000Research Social Support Self-efficiency Academic stress psychological well-being Public and Private Universities eng |
| title | Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_full | Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_fullStr | Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_short | Mediating role of Social Support and Self-efficacy on Academic stress and Student’s Psychological well-being among University Students in Mogadishu -Somalia. [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] |
| title_sort | mediating role of social support and self efficacy on academic stress and student s psychological well being among university students in mogadishu somalia version 3 peer review 1 approved 2 approved with reservations 1 not approved |
| topic | Social Support Self-efficiency Academic stress psychological well-being Public and Private Universities eng |
| url | https://f1000research.com/articles/13-1108/v3 |
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