Fig. 2: Cross-lagged model of depression and student satisfaction with university life.

Note: This study utilizes five models: M1 as an autoregressive model, M2 as a preceding model, and M3 as an outcome model. All paths from M1 to M3 are encompassed within M4, which is an interactive model. M5 is the control model that includes additional control variables such as gender, age, extroversion, and family social status.