28 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Social Support and Self-Acceptance in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy: The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital in a Cross-Sectional Study
Jie Peng ABCDEF 1, Yina Wang BDF 2, Xu Chen CE 3, Ying Wang BEF 4, Jiaqing Lu BCE 5, Yongning Dong ACEF 1*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951546
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951546
Table 6 Results of path relationship analysis in the structural equation model.
| Path | Standardized coefficient | Unstandardized coefficient | S.E. | z | P value | Hypothesis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPCQ-DR ← SSRS | 0.720 | 1.326 | 0.126 | 10.486 | =0.000 | Not rejected |
| SAQ ← SSRS | 0.332 | 0.615 | 0.186 | 3.308 | =0.001 | Not rejected |
| SAQ ← PPCQ-DR | 0.494 | 0.496 | 0.105 | 4.742 | =0.000 | Not rejected |
| SE – standard error; z – critical ratio (z-statistic). Exact values are reported. Predefined significance threshold: 0.01. PPCQ-DR – Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire for Diabetic Retinopathy; SAQ – Self-Acceptance Questionnaire; SSRS – Social Support Rating Scale. | ||||||






