Network structure of non-suicidal self-injury, alcohol and food addiction, and motivation in bus drivers (opens in new tab)

IntroductionProfessional bus drivers work in a safety-critical, high-demand context that may increase vulnerability to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and addictive behaviors. However, the symptom-level mechanisms underlying this risk remain poorly understood, limiting the development of targeted, occupation-sensitive prevention and intervention strategies.MethodsUsing cluster sampling, 1250 bus drivers were screened in southern Anhui (June 1–July 1, 2023). Participants completed standardized...