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Lingling Li¹, Jingjing Liang¹, Shuzhen Chen^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 777-790, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056988 - 31 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Understanding Various Addictive Behaviors in the Digital Era: Types, Prevalence, Predictors, Mechanisms, and Health Consequences)
Abstract Background: Online game addiction has become a serious global public health problem among adolescents. However, its influencing factors and mediating mechanisms remain ambiguous. Methods: The present study adopted stratified random sampling to collect 6146 junior high school student samples in mainland China. We used regression analysis, and Bootstrap mediation test through SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 24.0 to reveal the tendency of students’ online game addiction with different background characteristics and whether autonomy support from parents and teachers can effectively reduce online game addiction. Results: The results showed that parental (β = −0.112, p < 0.001) and… More >

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Jeong Min Yang¹, Ji Sung Hong¹, Jae Hyun Kim^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 791-803, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056433 - 31 October 2024
Abstract Background: This study conducted a longitudinal analysis of the association between job satisfaction and stress or depressive symptoms of employed persons with disabilities (PWDs) based on the data from the 1st to 8th Pannel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (PSED). Methods: After excluding missing values, data on 1614 participants at baseline (1st wave) were analyzed using the chi-square test and generalized estimating equation (GEE) model for data from 1st to 8thPSED. Results: It was found that for each one-unit increase in the job satisfaction score, the stress scale decreased by 0.004 (B: −0.004, 95% CI:… More >

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Jian-Hong Ye^1,2, Yuting Cui^3,*, Li Wang⁴, Jhen-Ni Ye⁵
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 805-815, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055814 - 31 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Understanding Technological Addiction and Its Impact on Well-Being: Implications for Policymakers)
Abstract Background: With the global popularity of short videos, particularly among young people, short video addiction has become a worrying phenomenon that poses significant risks to individual health and adaptability. Self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies are key factors in predicting learning outcomes. This study, based on the SRL theory, uses short video addiction as the independent variable, SRL strategies as the mediating variable, and learning well-being as the outcome variable, aiming to reveal the relationships among short video addiction, self-regulated learning, and learning well-being among Chinese college students. Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design and applying the… More >

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Petrayuna Dian Omega¹, Joniarto Parung^1,*, Listyo Yuwanto¹, Yuh-Shan Ho^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 817-836, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056501 - 31 October 2024
（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: This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis of positive mental health, focusing on citation performance, article title, abstract, author keywords, Keyword Plus, and their development trends. The novelty of this study is a pioneer within the field of positive mental health. Therefore, it delivered new ideas for researchers and practitioners who had concerns about positive mental health in terms of trends research which covered recommended articles and the research focus in recent years. Methods: The data were retrieved on 30 April 2024 from the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) of Clarivate Analytics’ Web of… More >

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Lu Jia, Ye Zhang^*, Sijia Yu
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 837-846, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053586 - 31 October 2024
（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: Adolescents frequently engage in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), with recent trends indicating an increase in this behavior. At the same time, Chinese adolescents have a higher incidence of NSSI than Western adolescents. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the relationship between interparental conflict and NSSI among adolescents within the context of Chinese families. Methods: The research sample comprised 755 senior high school students (46.62% male; age M = 16.82, SD = 0.94 years) who completed the Interparental Conflict Child Perception Scale (CPIC), Adolescent Self-Injury Behavior Questionnaire (ASHS), Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20), and Scale of Adolescent Resilience… More >

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Dojin An¹, Nguyen Hoang Minh Thuan², Youngho Kim^1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 847-853, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055568 - 31 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Active Living, Active Minds: Promoting Mental Health through Physical Activity)
Abstract Background: In contemporary society, it has been widely witnessed that a surprising number of adolescents suffer emotional and mental health problems, and such turmoil is very often carried over into adulthood with serious implications for adjustment during the post-adolescent years. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the associations of physical activity with self-esteem, depression, and suicidal ideation. In addition, this study examined whether self-esteem and depression mediate the relationship between physical activity and suicide ideation in adolescents. Methods: The study participants were 946 (male: 527, female: 419) who attended junior high and… More >

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Hacer Kabakoğlue^1,2,*, Fatma Nuray Kuşçu Sahin²
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 855-863, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055653 - 31 October 2024
Abstract Background: Disasters have effects that leave great negative marks on our lives, even after many years have passed. Individuals who experience an earthquake experience physical and psychological difficulties. The purpose of this study is to determine how psychological resilience levels affect the feeling of hopelessness and post-traumatic growth in adults who experienced the 06 February, 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake. Methods: Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form (PIF)”, “Turkish forms of Adult Resilience Measure (ARM)”, “Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS)” and “Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI)”. In order to determine whether there is a significant difference in… More >

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Yuanyuan Hao¹, Dongye Lyu², Siyu Zhang¹, Bin Guo^3,*, Jin Yan^4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 865-873, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055231 - 31 October 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Active Living, Active Minds: Promoting Mental Health through Physical Activity)
Abstract Background: Youth emerge as an essential period in forming lifelong health and well-being. During adolescence, physical activity (PA) improves cardiovascular health, fitness levels, and the prevention of chronic illnesses, and the positive effect is also extended to the mental realm, as PA reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Therefore, the current study aims to enhance our understanding of the correlation between sports participation and depressive symptoms. Additionally, it seeks to explore how demographics such as gender, age, and race can shape these connections. Methods: The research sample was established by utilising the U.S. Youth Risk… More >

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