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To explore how adverse childhood experiences affect phubbing among college students, focusing on the roles of depression and personal social capital.

April 16, 2026BMC Psychology0 citationsOpen Access

The impact of adverse childhood experiences on phubbing among college students at a medical university in China: the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of personal social capital

YYYongfu Yang XLXinxin Lai JZJasmine Zhang

Key Points

To explore how adverse childhood experiences affect phubbing among college students, focusing on the roles of depression and personal social capital.
Analyzed data from college students at a medical university in China
Examined relationships between adverse childhood experiences, phubbing, depression, and personal social capital
Utilized statistical methods to assess mediation and moderation effects
Depression was identified as a partial mediator between adverse childhood experiences and phubbing behavior
Higher levels of personal social capital were linked to lower phubbing behavior
Personal social capital weakened the connection between adverse childhood experiences and depression

Abstract

Depression partially mediates the association between ACEs and phubbing among students at a medical university in China, PSC was negatively associated with phubbing behavior and was linked to a weaker association between ACEs and depression, thereby being indirectly associated with lower levels of phubbing behavior. This study highlights the need for enhanced mental health interventions for Chinese students with high ACEs exposure and the importance of improving PSC.

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