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ISSN:1462-3730(print)
ISSN:2049-8543(online)
Publication Frequency:Monthly
The International Journal of Mental Health Promotion (IJMHP) co-ordinates the dissemination of new research outcomes to all those involved in research, practice, and policymaking of mental health and mental health promotion, prevention and intervention program, together with mental disorder diagnosis and treatment. It was the first journal in the field and is essential reading for those with a personal or professional interest in this work.
Peer reviewed by an expert international board, the Journal is a comprehensive information resource which publishes material of distinction submitted by health services researchers, managers, health promotion professionals, educationalists, sociologists, health economists and practitioners, together with psychiatry and psychology researchers, clinical/medical staff from all branches of health and social care.
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 257-270, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061234 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Active Living, Active Minds: Promoting Mental Health through Physical Activity)
Abstract Objectives: The current study aimed to perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively investigate effect of physical activity on cognitive function in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The findings of this study can offer an important basis for identifying the significance of physical activity as an important factor in designing and implementing strategies to enhance cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment. Methods: 21 articles were selected through academic databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science), and 20 Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) data and 15 Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) data were obtained. The study was conducted using the… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 271-286, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.059929 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Understanding Various Addictive Behaviors in the Digital Era: Types, Prevalence, Predictors, Mechanisms, and Health Consequences)
Abstract Objectives: Short video addiction has emerged as a significant public health issue in recent years, with a growing trend toward severity. However, research on the causes and impacts of short video addiction remains limited, and understanding of the variable “TikTok brain” is still in its infancy. Therefore, based on the Stimulus-Organism-Behavior-Consequence (SOBC) framework, we proposed six research hypotheses and constructed a model to explore the relationships between short video usage intensity, TikTok brain, short video addiction, and decreased attention control. Methods: Given that students are considered a high-risk group for excessive short video use, we… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 287-302, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060064 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health Promotion and Psychosocial Support in Vulnerable Populations: Challenges, Strategies and Interventions)
Abstract Background: Parents of children with autism are susceptible to parenting burnout due to tremendous parenting burden and parenting challenges. Parenting burnout has a detrimental effect on both children with autism and their parents. However, the underlying mechanisms that lead to parenting burnout remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting stress and parenting burnout, along with the serial mediation effect of social support and coping strategies in the context of families with autistic children. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 231 parents of autistic children in four autism facilities located in… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 303-318, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060117 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring the Impact of School Bullying, Aggression and Childhood Trauma in the Digital Age: Influencing Factors, Interventions, and Prevention Methods)
Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to verify the causal relationship between trait aggressiveness (TA) and moral disengagement (MD), know more about the growth trajectory of MD, and explore the effects of gender and TA on the growth trajectory. Methods: We used the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire and Moral Disengagement Scale to survey 433 Chinese junior high school students longitudinally three times. Results: The results of the random intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) analysis indicated that TA positively predicted MD, while MD did not predict TA at the within-person level. Thus, TA could be considered an… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 319-331, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060049 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mattering in the Digital Era: Exploring Its Role in Internet Use Patterns and Mental Health Outcomes)
Abstract Background: Weight-related self-stigma (WRSS) is prevalent among individuals with different types of weight status and is associated with a range of negative health outcomes. Social support and coping models explain how individuals may use different coping methods to deal with their mental health needs. Psychological distress (e.g., depression and stress) could lead to overuse of social media and smartphones. When using social media or smartphones, individuals are likely to be exposed to negative comments regarding weight/shape/size posted on the social media. Consequently, individuals who experience problematic social media use (PSMU) or problematic smartphone use (PSPU)… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 333-345, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062297 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Active Living, Active Minds: Promoting Mental Health through Physical Activity)
Abstract Background: Adolescents face increasing academic and social pressures, which significantly impact their mental well-being and coping strategies. Physical activity (PA) has been recognized as crucial in promoting psychological resilience and social development. This study investigates the relationship between PA and adolescents’ coping styles, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of friendship quality and psychological resilience. By examining these associations, the study aims to provide insights into how PA contributes to adolescents’ ability to navigate challenges and develop adaptive coping mechanisms. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted in Suzhou, Jiangsu… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 347-361, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.059151 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring the Impact of School Bullying, Aggression and Childhood Trauma in the Digital Age: Influencing Factors, Interventions, and Prevention Methods)
Abstract Objectives: The statistics from World Health Organization show a high incidence of childhood maltreatment which has a negative impact on the development of middle school students; for this reason, it is necessary to investigate the potential harms of childhood maltreatment. This study aimed to explore the direct negative consequences of childhood maltreatment on subjective well-being as well as the mediating roles of shyness and emotion regulation strategies. Methods: A random cluster sampling survey was conducted among 1021 Chinese middle school students (male 49.2%, female 50.8%). The Subjective Well-Being Scale (SWLS), The Positive affect and Negative… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 363-378, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060875 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Determinants and Subsequences of Subjective Well-being as a Microcosm of Social Change)
Abstract Background: This study evaluated physical fitness and mental health in young and elderly women 3 months after mild COVID-19 infection, and examined the impact of infection and age on long COVID occurrence and trajectory. Methods: There were 213 eligible female volunteers (107 young, 106 elderly) recruited approximately three months after the significant outbreak of COVID-19 in China. Participants completed a fitness test and mental health assessment using the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Self-Assessment Scale (PTSD) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory (PSQI). Results: Despite no significant difference in physical fitness, infected young and elderly females experienced poorer… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 379-400, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060370 - 31 March 2025
Abstract Objectives: Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job, as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes with non-traditional forms of teaching and learning, and increased work pressure leading to an increase in the rate of teachers leaving the profession. Therefore, this study aims to explore the mechanism of the career calling on job burnout through career adaptability and work engagement. Methods: This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 465 primary and secondary school teachers (PSST)… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 401-420, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061059 - 31 March 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Father/Mother Absence and Moral Emotion)
Abstract Objectives: Attachment is a profound and enduring connection to the emotion children progressively
form with their parents as they mature. It significantly impacts the social and psychological development of kids and
teenagers. This study aimed to explore the latent profiles and longitudinal transition patterns of parent-child and peer
attachments among adolescents. Methods: A cohort of 914 participants from China completed the measures with a
twelve-month interval. There were 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls in this survey. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was adopted
to explore the distinct profiles reflecting different parent-child and peer attachment response patterns… More >
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