The relationship between freshmen’s perceived social support and learning flow: the chain mediating role of perceived stress and depression

Key Points

• The aim is to examine how perceived social support affects freshmen's learning flow through perceived stress and depression.
• Analyzed the relationship between perceived social support and learning flow.
• Assessed perceived stress and depression as mediators.
• Conducted surveys among freshmen in higher education.
• Found a positive correlation between perceived social support and learning flow.
• Identified perceived stress and depression as significant mediators in this relationship.
• Suggest that enhancing social support may improve learning engagement among freshmen.