Tianfei Yang¹, Xianyi Long^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 719-730, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053705 - 20 September 2024

Abstract Background: Though the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, and our society gradually returns to normal, Chinese people’s work and lifestyles are still influenced by the “pandemic aftermath”. In the post-pandemic era, employees may feel uncertainty at work due to the changed organizational operations and management and perceive the external environment to be more dynamic. Both these perceptions may increase employees’ negative emotions and contribute to conflicts between work and life. Drawing from the ego depletion theory, this study aimed to examine the impact of job insecurity during the post-pandemic era on employees’ work-life conflicts, and the mediating… More >

Qian Liu^1,#, Hui Zhang^1,#, Juan Gao², Meiping Sha¹, Lijun Shen¹, Xianfeng Cheng^3,*, Hao Chen^4,*

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 213-221, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.052607 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Background: Keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) is a common malignancy characterized by a high recurrence rate and considerable psychological distress. The incidence of KC is increasing in China, raising concerns about its psychological consequences and adverse effects on quality of life. Demographic and clinical factors are thought to influence mental health outcomes in these patients. Nonetheless, data on the prevalence of anxiety in Chinese patients with KC and the factors associated with this anxiety are notably lacking. Therefore, a comprehensive investigation into the anxiety of patients with KC is imperative. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the… More >

Dawei Wang^1,#, Ranran Wang^2,#, Peng Yu^1,2,*, Xiangyin Meng², Yixin Hu^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 643-650, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.052885 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Adolescent anxiety has a significant impact on physical and mental health, and overparenting is recognized as one of the major factors affecting adolescent anxiety. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between overparenting and adolescent anxiety, while also examining the mediating role of cognitive avoidance. Methods: Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey with 1931 valid responses using the Overparenting Scale, the Cognitive Avoidance Scale, and the Anxiety Self-Rating Scale. A structural equation modelling approach was used to test the mediating role of cognitive avoidance between overparenting and adolescent anxiety and… More >

Yun-Jung Choi^1,#,*, Jae-Won Kwak^2,#, Hae-In Namgung³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.6, pp. 439-447, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.050458 - 28 June 2024

Abstract This study evaluated the state of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, general mental health, and mental well-being among citizens after a crowd-crush disaster in Korea. Individuals who experienced the crowd crush had significantly higher anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) scores than those who did not (p < 0.001). Additionally, people who avoided the disaster area had significantly higher depression and PTSD scores than those who did not avoid the area (p < 0.001). Those who directly witnessed the Seoul Halloween crowd crush had a significant difference in PTSD levels in either group than those More >

Yuetan Wang^1,2,*, Xianle Yan^1,2, Lili Liu^1,2, Xiran Lu^1,2, Lan Luo^1,2, Xiaobin Ding^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.6, pp. 429-438, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.050445 - 28 June 2024

Abstract Social anxiety (SA) is a prevalent mental health issue among adolescents, and vulnerable narcissism (VN) can exacerbate this condition. This study aims to investigate the impact of vulnerable narcissism on social anxiety in adolescents, specifically focusing on the mediating effects of self-concept clarity (SCC) and self-esteem (SE) in the relationship between vulnerable narcissism and social anxiety. Through cluster sampling, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 982 students from three secondary schools in two provinces. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results revealed that there was a significant negative correlation between vulnerable More >

Yao Wang¹, Xiaojiao Li², Panpan Yang^1,*, Zengyan Yu^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.5, pp. 335-343, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.048483 - 30 May 2024

Abstract Social anxiety is a common psychological problem among left-behind children (LBC) and has been a popular issue in recent years. Children with higher levels of social anxiety have more emotional and behavioral problems and are prone to negative life events. Although several studies have explored the differences in social anxiety between LBC and non-left-behind children (N-LBC), the findings have not been consistent. In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis method was used, with 411 papers retrieved on October 01, 2023, from Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Chinese databases (CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang) (PROSPERO… More >

Na Liu¹, Junxiu Wang^2,3, Wanli Zang^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.5, pp. 377-387, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.047808 - 30 May 2024

Abstract Objective: The importance of good sleep for energy recovery and overall physical and mental health cannot be overstated. However, the increasing competitiveness of society, diversifying lifestyles, and the rapid spread of the internet and electronic devices have significantly impacted people’s sleep patterns, particularly through bedtime procrastination. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship and underlying mechanisms between sleep determination, anxiety, and bedtime procrastination among the Chinese population. Method: The study utilized data from a national survey—the China Residents’ Sleep Condition Survey (November 2021, with 6,037 participants). By constructing mediation and moderation models, it analyzed the… More >

Zhe Yu^1,2, Shuping Yang^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.4, pp. 271-278, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.048342 - 04 May 2024

Abstract This study aims to revise the Belief in a Just World Scale (BJWS) for Chinese college students and test its reliability and validity (construct validity, convergent and divergent validity). Two samples of 546 and 595 college students were selected, respectively, using stratified cluster random sampling. Item analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), reliability analysis and convergent and divergent validity tests were carried out. The results showed that the 13 items of the BJWS have good item discrimination. The corrected item–total correlation in the general belief in a just world subscale was found… More >

Tao Liu¹, Huiyin Shi¹, Chen Chen^1,*, Rong Fu^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.3, pp. 199-209, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.046303 - 08 April 2024

Abstract To explore the relationship between social influence, social comparison, clarity of self-concept, and psychological anxiety among young women during their usage of social networking sites, our study selected 338 young women aged 14–34 from the social site platforms of Little Red Book and Weibo for questionnaire surveys. The Passive Social Network Utilization Scale, Social Comparison Scale (SCS), Social Influence Questionnaire, Self-Concept Clarity Scale (SCCS), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) were employed to measure the subjects. Our results show that the frequency of passive social media use is positively related to the level of psychological… More >

Xinqiao Liu^*, Linxin Zhang, Xinran Zhang

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.2, pp. 105-116, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.042359 - 08 March 2024

Abstract Under the effects of COVID-19 and a number of ongoing lockdown tactics, anxiety symptoms and poor sleep quality have become common mental health issues among college freshmen and are intimately related to their emotional adaptation. To explore this connection, this study gathered data from a sample of 256 freshmen enrolled in an elite university in China in September 2022. The association between sleep quality, anxiety symptoms, and emotional adaptation was clarified using correlation analysis. Additionally, the mediating function of anxiety symptoms between sleep quality and emotional adaptation was investigated using a structural equation model. The… More >