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Carmen Hei Man Shek1,*, Sally Wai Chi Chan2, Michelle Anne Stubbs1, Regina Lai Tong Lee1,3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055706
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents)
Abstract Background: There are increasing concerns about the mental health needs of international students. Previous studies report that international students experience additional challenges and higher levels of stress compared to domestic students. This integrative review aimed to identify perceived stressors, coping strategies and factors that contributed to accessing mental health services of international students. Methods: A systematic search was performed between January 2010 and December 2023 using PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, the Cochrane Library, Scopus and PsycINFO databases. A manual search was also performed that included reference lists of included articles; data was extracted and reviewed by… More >
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Young Mi Kim*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057597
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health Promotion and Psychosocial Support in Vulnerable Populations: Challenges, Strategies and Interventions)
Abstract Background: Early adolescents become increasingly conscious of their body image, which can profoundly impact their mental health and well-being. In South Korea, societal pressures and expectations regarding physical appearance are particularly intense, making the study of body-esteem in Korean adolescents especially pertinent. This study explores the roles of self-esteem, peer attachment, and maternal attachments in shaping body-esteem among early adolescents. Methods: Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed using data from 1326 Korean middle school students (Meanage = 13.32, SD = 1.73). Results: The results revealed that self-esteem had a significantly positive effect on both peer attachment More >
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Dilek Akıncı1, Hacer Çetin2, Serpil Yılmaz3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056935
Abstract Background: This study aimed to determine the relationship between compassion fatigue and empathic disposition and skill levels of pediatric clinic nurses. Methods: This research was carried out as a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The research was carried out with 233 nurses determined by using a stratified sampling method from 648 nurses working in two University Hospital and two City Hospital children’s clinics. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form”, “Compassion Scale (CS)”, “Empathic Tendency Scale (ETS)” and “Empathic Skill Scale (ESS)”. Pearson Correlation test, Student’s t-test, ANOVA test, and Scheffe test were used in the… More >
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Peichao Xie1,#, Kexu Chen1,#, Yuxuan Ji1, Qi Wang1, Kaiyun Li1,*, Fanlu Jia1, Ting Peng2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056305
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents)
Abstract Background: Coping self-efficacy can help individuals mitigate the adverse emotional impacts of stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions, and it also influences individuals’ academic performance, including school adjustment and academic burnout. It is an important factor affecting the mental health of adolescents. However, there is no measurement tool specifically designed for adolescent populations in China. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the applicability of the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) among Chinese adolescents. Methods: In September 2023, this study collected data through online questionnaires and ultimately conducted item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory… More >
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Zulian Zhang1, Meiyu Yan2, Jiaqin Qi3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055468
Abstract Background: The demanding nature of nursing, characterized by long hours, high-stress environments, and substantial workloads, can significantly impact nurses’ mental health. However, there are limited studies that assessed the influence of workplace environment on nursing mental health based on both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Methods: This study aims to comprehensively investigate the multidimensional relationship between the workplace environment and nurses’ well-being. This cross-sectional study was based on a sample of 3256 nurses from various healthcare settings in Shandong province, China (2022), who participated in the quantitative phase. For the qualitative phase, a subsample of participants… More >
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Lijun He1, Weibo Yang2,*, Jialing Miao2, Jingru Chen3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055730
Abstract Background: In the pursuit of fostering employees’ well-being, leaders are recognized as playing a vital role. However, so far, most of the existing research has focused on leadership behavior and the superficial interaction between leaders and members but has unexpectedly ignored the specific supporting role of supervisors in the career development of employees, that is, supervisory career support. Additionally, the internal mechanism of how career support from supervisors is related to and promotes employees’ well-being is still unclear. Based on social cognitive career theory (SCCT), this study aimed to explore whether, how, and when supervisory… More >
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Jiaojiao Wu1,#, Dou Fu2,#, Lili Zhang1,*, Xiangying Xie3, Xinmei Wang2, Xiangying Shen1, Shanshan Liu2, Xu Xu4, Hui Cheng5, Xiaojie Ma1, Doudou Lin1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056223
Abstract Background: With the rapid aging of China’s population and the increasing prevalence of comorbidities in the elderly, psychological crises have become more common. This study aims to investigate the present status of psychological vulnerability, aging attitudes, and life meaning in elderly patients with comorbidities. Methods: A total of 685 elderly inpatients and outpatients at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University between July and December 2022 were selected using the simple random sampling method. Social demographic data were collected, and the Attitudes to aging Questionnaire (AAQ), the Chinese Life Meaning Questionnaire (C-MLQ), and the Psychological Vulnerability Scale… More >
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Huiting Zou1,2, Zheng Zhang3,*, Peng Chen4
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056444
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, executive functions, mental health, and other psychological and socio-emotional variables: psychological well-being and suicide prevention perspectives)
Abstract Background: The mental health challenges faced by police officers due to high-stress work environments necessitate effective interventions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown promise in addressing mental health issues, and this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of smartphone-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (SCBT) in improving mental health outcomes among police officers. This intervention could provide a reference for enhancing mental health literacy and resilience in this population. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) design was employed, involving 291 police officers who were randomly assigned to either the SCBT intervention group (n = 145) or the control group… More >
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Shinichiro Matsuguma1,*, Miku Suzuki2, Miki Kanamaru3, Hitomi Tsuchiya2, Masato Kawamoto2, Masaya Kobayashi4
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057068
Abstract Background: Today, mental illness is one of the most serious social issues in Japan. To proactively prevent psychological disorders and improve and maintain well-being, each individual must take action and engage in small yet significant daily activities for their well-being on a daily basis. The purpose of this study was to investigate if our daily engagement in oyatsu activities, sharing and giving snacks, can enhance hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled, open-label, parallel-group comparative design trial. Participants were recruited from a community website run by a snack company in Japan. Participants who… More >
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Yu-Ting Huang1,#, Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu2,#, Emma Sethina Adjaottor3,*, Frimpong-Manso Addo3, Mark D. Griffiths4, Amir H. Pakpour5, Chung-Ying Lin1,6,7,8,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057049
Abstract Background: The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) instruments and their correlation with psychological distress and time spent on Internet activities among university students in Ghana. Methods: In the present cross-sectional survey design study, 520 participants (35.96% female) were recruited with a mean age of 19.55 years (SD = 1.94) from several university departments (i.e., Behavioral Sciences, Materials Engineering, Nursing and Midwifery, and Biochemistry and Biotechnology) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) between 19 July and 04 August, 2023. Participants completed a survey that included the following… More >
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Yanhui Xiang1,2,#, Rui Hu2,#, Hui Chen2, Xiaojun Li3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028301
Abstract Father absence has long been a popular issue in the research field of psychology due to its influence on adolescent well-being and
development. Empirical studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects of father absence, for example, resulting in disruptions
in prosocial qualities like gratitude and forgiveness. However, the mediating factor between them still remains unclear. Hence, this
study aims to explore the mediating role of resilience in the influence of father absence on gratitude and forgiveness. 1951
participants completed the Revision of the Father Absence Questionnaire, the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, the Gratitude
Questionnaire–6 and the Tendency More >
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Lizao Chen*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.027190
Abstract The relationship between friendship quality and loneliness belongs to an important aspect of peer relationships
and plays an important role in the individual growth of primary school students. Loneliness will seriously affect
the mental health level of primary school students, and good friendship quality can effectively alleviate loneliness
and promote the development of students’ mental health. Therefore, the relationship between friendship quality
and loneliness of primary school students based on meta-analysis and the analysis of intervention measures are
proposed. This paper discusses the relationship between the quality of friendship and loneliness of primary school
students… More >
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