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Shinichiro Matsuguma^1,*, Miku Suzuki², Miki Kanamaru³, Hitomi Tsuchiya², Masato Kawamoto², Masaya Kobayashi⁴
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 967-975, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057068 - 31 December 2024
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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Yunyu Shi^1,2, Fanchang Kong^1,2,*, Min Zhu³
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 977-985, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057596 - 31 December 2024
（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: To reduce adolescents’ social anxiety, the study integrates external factors (social media usage) with internal factors (imaginary audience and appearance-based self-esteem) to internal mechanisms of adolescents’ social anxiety in the Internet age based on objective self-awareness theory and self-esteem importance weighting model. Methods: Utilizing the Social Media Usage Intensity Scale, Social Anxiety Scale, imaginary Audience Scale, and Physical Self Questionnaire, we surveyed 400 junior high school students from three schools in Hubei province, China. Results: A significantly positive correlation is revealed between the intensity of social media usage and both social anxiety and imaginary audience… More >

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Shikha Kukreti^1,#, Min-Chi Hsieh^2,#, Musheer A. Aljaberi³, Ru-Yi Huang^4,5,6, I-Ting Hwang⁷, Carol Strong², Jung-Sheng Chen⁸, Ming-Ta Hsieh^9,10,*, Mark D. Griffiths¹¹, Chung-Ying Lin^12,13,*, Nai-Ying Ko¹
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 987-996, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057708 - 31 December 2024
Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted medical education and caused psychological distress and worry about clinical learning for those who received clinical medical education during this period. Although the acute phase of COVID-19 has now ended, understanding its impact is essential for strengthening medical system preparedness. Therefore, the present study examined the association between changes in medical education and worry about clinical learning, considering the mediating role of psychological distress among participants who received clinical training. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 542 post-graduate year (PGY) doctors and allied health students from the… More >

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Honggang Liu¹, Xiaobing Lu^2,*, Bin Chen¹, Xu Wang¹, Miaoyue Xia^3,4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 997-1007, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057771 - 31 December 2024
Abstract Background: With the widespread adoption of synchronous online instruction, concerns have arisen regarding teachers’ professional functioning in this new context. While previous studies have extensively explored teacher psychology, the control-value theory (CVT) provides additional insights into teachers’ experiences. As limited research has specifically addressed the psychological experiences of primary school teachers in online teaching settings, this study investigated the relationships among teachers’ online self-efficacy, anxiety, and engagement through the CVT framework. Methods: This study employed a quantitative research design, conducting a questionnaire survey of 1037 Chinese primary school teachers recruited through convenience and snowball sampling.… More >

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Yuchen Ye^1,3, Dadi Wu², Jiahu Hao^1,2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 1009-1016, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056235 - 31 December 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 Objective: In recent years, psychological problems in pregnant women have become an important public health problem. Depression is a common psychological problem during pregnancy. At present, most studies focus on prenatal depression in pregnant women, and there is a lack of relevant studies on prenatal negative cognition and its relationship with depression. This study aims to examine the relationship between depression and negative cognitive bias in women in late pregnancy and identify the influencing factors. Methods: A total of 829 women in late pregnancy were recruited from a tertiary hospital between April 2023 and October… More >

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Young Mi Kim^*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 1017-1024, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057597 - 31 December 2024
（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 (Mean_age = 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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Yanhui Xiang^1,2,#, Rui Hu^2,#, Hui Chen², Xiaojun Li^3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 1025-1032, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028301 - 31 December 2024
Abstract Background: Father absence has long been a popular issue in psychology due to its influence on adolescent well-being and development. Empirical studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects of father absence, such as disruptions in prosocial qualities like gratitude and forgiveness. However, the mediating factor between them remains unclear. Hence, this study aims to explore the mediating role of resilience in the influence of father absence on gratitude and forgiveness. Methods: 1951 participants completed the Revision of the Father Absence Questionnaire, the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, the Gratitude Questionnaire–6 and the Tendency to Forgive Scale. Harman single… More >

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Han Xie¹, Yizhe Jiang¹, Kunjie Cui^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 1033-1043, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056533 - 31 December 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents)
Abstract Objectives: This study investigates the association between victimization experience and the tendency to defend on behalf of victims during school bullying incidents in public settings, with a focus on the mediating effect of empathy and the moderating role of school level among Chinese children and adolescents. Methods: Data were collected by a cross-sectional survey. A total of 1491 students in Grades 4–11 participated (Boys = 52.8%; Mean_age = 13.00 years, Standard Deviation_age = 2.31). Structural equation modeling is employed to test the hypotheses. Results: The results indicate that empathy measures partially mediate the relationship between victimization experience… More >

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