Social Stress, Adversity, and Mental Health in Transitional China

Submission Deadline: 10 March 2024 (closed) View: 339

Guest Editors

Name：Junxiu Wang
Title：Professor
Email：wang_jx@cass.org.cn
Bio：
Junxiu Wang is a director and research follow of the Research Center of Social Psychology, Institute of Sociology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences，and professor of the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is interested in social mentality in China's social transformation. He has published a large number of articles and books on social psychology, and he annually edited the Research Report on China's Social Psychology.

Name: Tao Xu
Title: Associate Professor
Email: xutao@zjnu.edu.cn
Bio:
Tao Xu received the Ph.D. degree from the department of sociology, Sun Yat-sen University in 2010. He is an associate professor at Zhejiang Normal University and used to be a visiting scholar at SUNY Albany. He is interested in psychological health and social inequality. Currently, he is mainly devoted to psychological health and healthcare, Education and Income Inequality, Migration.
Evidence-based sociological research. More information can be found at ORCID (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6487-6664).

Summary

As China continues to undergo economic development and social change, the stresses and adversities of the transitional period have become a widespread concern. These issues not only have adverse effects on individuals’ physical and mental health but also have important impacts on the development and stability of the entire society. To better understand and address these problems, we invite experts, scholars, and practitioners from all walks of life to explore social stress, adversity, and mental health in transitional China and share their experiences and thoughts.

We welcome submissions that approach the topic from the following angles, but are not limited to:

Sources and influencing factors of social stress and adversity

Psychological crises and challenges in the transitional society

The role and practice of social work in mitigating social stress and adversity

Strategies for preventing and treating mental health problems

The impact of education, employment, and marriage on mental health in transitional China

Internet-based mental health services and support

The aim of this special topic is to promote academic exchange and advance the development of the field. We welcome original research papers, reviews, and practice reports that approach the topic from theoretical, practical, and case analysis perspectives.

We welcome scholars and practitioners to submit their work and make contributions to the exploration of social stress, adversity, and mental health in transitional China.

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