农村流动女性的心理健康及社会支持影响机制——以南京市为例

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Abstract Rural migrant women, as marginalized and vulnerable groups in urban society, are of great importance in research on mental health and social support mechanisms, which are crucial for achieving the goals of a Healthy China. This study, based on the current state of mental health and social support among rural migrant women, employs multiple linear regression models and mediation effect tests to examine the mechanisms through which social support influences their mental health. The results reveal the following: First, significant disparities exist in mental health levels among rural migrant women with different socioeconomic attributes. Groups exhibiting higher mental health levels include older generations, married individuals, those with lower educational attainment, longer durations of residence, employment in the service or commercial sectors, and individuals who own homes. Second, informal social networks (including family members, friends, and neighbors) serve as the primary source of support for rural migrant women, while formal social networks (including the government, community, and social organizations) provide only limited support. Third, different types of social support exhibit varying impacts on mental health. Emotional support from family members, friends, and neighbors significantly enhances mental health. Fourth, the mediating effects of social support vary across different sources and types. Social companionship support from family members positively mediates mental health outcomes.

Key words： rural migrant women mental health social support multiple linear regression mediation effect

Received: 29 March 2024

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GU Mo-li,TANG Shuang-shuang. MENTAL HEALTH OF RURAL MIGRANT WOMEN AND THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL SUPPORT: A CASE STUDY OF NANJING, CHINA[J]. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, 2025, 40(3): 102-111.

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