A Study on the Relationship Between Social Support, Psychological Capital, and Mental Health in Chinese Patients With Cervical Dystonia: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

The study examined whether psychological capital mediates the relationship between social support and mental health among patients with Cervical Dystonia. Data were collected through online self-reported questionnaires from 210 Chinese patients with Cervical Dystonia. Descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and structural equation modeling were performed to analyze the research data. Our findings showed psychological capital and social support were significant predictors of mental health, and the direct effect of social support on mental health was statistically significant and positive. The path coefficients of social support with mental health were significantly decreased when psychological capital was modeled as mediators. The study's findings highlight the importance of promoting external social support and internal positive psychological resources to enhance mental health and reduce the psychological impact of the disease.