ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AMONG GENERATION?Z NURSING STUDENTS IN INDONESIA : A MULTI?CENTER CROSS?SECTIONAL STUDY

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https://doi.org/10.36053/mesencephalon.v11i1.519

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Generation Z nursing students are increasingly exposed to psychological stress due to the integration of advanced technologies in academic and clinical learning. Social support plays a critical role in mitigating distress. This study examines the relationship between perceived social support and psychological distress among Generation Z nursing students in Indonesia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 734 students from seven accredited universities across Java, using convenience sampling. Participants completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Spearman’s rank correlation was used to assess associations between social support and psychological distress. Approximately 42.6% of students experienced clinically relevant depression (PHQ-9 ?10). High perceived family support was associated with lower levels of psychological distress (? = -0.49, p < 0.001). No significant correlations were found between distress and support from friends or significant others. Family support significantly reduces psychological distress in Gen Z nursing students. Educational institutions should implement family-inclusive strategies to promote mental well-being amid rising technological pressures.

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