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

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 >

Cong Liu¹, Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman^1,*, Nur Eva²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.11, pp. 1161-1172, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030324

Abstract The implementation of China’s three-child fertility policy has led to a notable increase in multiple-child families. Notably, firstborn children experience a significant transition from being an only child to a non-only child. This transition is associated with problematic behaviors, affecting their social adjustment, sibling relationships, and family harmony. Although several studies have examined the relationship between parent-child attachment and problem behaviors exhibited by firstborn children during family transitions, the findings have been inconsistent. Hence, a meta-analytic study was undertaken to elucidate the inconsistencies in this relationship and explore the moderating factors that may contribute to… More >