The indirect effect of perceived social support on the relationship between psychological inflexibility and PTSD/depression symptoms in college students.

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Perceived social support indirectly affects the relationship between psychological inflexibility and PTSD/depression symptoms in college students. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Allison H. Wright; Sydney Lozada; Madison E. Stout; Samantha Lugo; Stephanie Daau; Alexis Blessing; Sandra B. Morissette

doi:10.1037/tra0002096

February 19, 2026Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy

The indirect effect of perceived social support on the relationship between psychological inflexibility and PTSD/depression symptoms in college students.

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The research aims to explore how perceived social support affects the link between psychological inflexibility and PTSD/depression symptoms.
Proposed longitudinal study design
Analysis of mediation effects
Focus on college student population
Emphasis on treatment targeting
Need for prospective testing of mediation effects
Implication to address psychological inflexibility and perceived social support
Potential for improving PTSD symptoms in college students

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Implication

Future longitudinal studies suggest addressing psychological inflexibility and perceived social support as concurrent treatment targets for PTSD symptoms.

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Future longitudinal studies are needed to prospectively test mediation and whether PI and PSS should be addressed as concurrent treatment targets to positively impact PTS-D symptoms. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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