Childhood trauma and anxiety symptoms among Chinese university students: the moderating and mediating roles of mindfulness.
BMC Psychology January 31, 2026 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-03964-1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Chinese university students |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | Mindfulness moderates and mediates the relationship between childhood trauma and anxiety symptoms among Chinese university students, suggesting that higher mindfulness may reduce the impact of trauma on anxiety. |
Abstract
Childhood trauma and anxiety symptoms among Chinese university students: the moderating and mediating roles of mindfulness.
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