The Association between effort-reward imbalance and behavioral inhibition/activation among college students: the moderating role of social support

Key Points

• Behavioral activation levels relate significantly to effort-reward imbalance, hinting at emotional challenges.
• The correlation observed is particularly influenced by the presence of social support among students.
• Analysis of survey data highlights differences in behavioral patterns based on social support levels.
• Findings suggest that enhancing social connections may alleviate negative effects of stress on behavior.