Huaruo Chen^1,2, Gefan Wang¹, Hancai Qiu¹, Hui Ma¹, Zhentao Peng¹, Ruihan Liu³, Feng Xu^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073911 - 28 January 2026

Abstract Background: As an important indicator of subjective well-being (SWB), decent work is a key guarantee for the sustainable development of teachers and their psychological health and work quality. Faced with the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the global labor market, vocational college teachers are facing challenges such as workload pressure and limited career development, which may harm their well-being. This study aims to localize the measurement method of decent work in Chinese vocational education based on the theory of the Psychology of Working Theory, and explore the relationship mechanism between organizational support, career adaptability, decent… More >

Quan Cheng, Yun Lin, Hui Yu^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1961-1988, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072232 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: Against the backdrop of the complex interplay between global migration flows and the European Union’s governance system, immigrants’ subjective well-being (SWB) has become a crucial indicator for assessing both their social integration and the effectiveness of integration policies. However, few studies have systematically linked immigration law and policy to SWB through a structured framework of human needs. This study aims to assess how European Union (EU) immigration policies influence immigrants’ SWB by facilitating the fulfillment of hierarchical needs based on Maslow’s theory. Methods: Using data from the European Social Survey (ESS, 2010–2023), this study analyzed… More >

Jie Wu, Zijian Zhang, Tingye Chai, Yunbo Shen, Xianglian Yu^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.6, pp. 771-790, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.067273 - 30 December 2025

Abstract A meta-analysis was conducted to systematically examine the relationship between adolescent psychological resilience and subjective well-being, including its tripartite components and potential moderators. Relevant literature was systematically searched across domestic and international databases, yielding 112 eligible studies comprising 115 independent samples (N = 78,018 adolescents). Significant positive correlations were identified between psychological resilience and both subjective well-being (r = 0.508, p < 0.001) and its components: life satisfaction (r = 0.470, p < 0.001) and positive affect (r = 0.465, p < 0.001). A weak negative correlation emerged with negative affect (r = −0.253, p < 0.001). Heterogeneity analysis revealed… More >

Huiping Chen^1,*, Xianliang Zheng², Anguo Fu¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.3, pp. 403-409, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.066392 - 31 July 2025

Abstract We explored the relationship between Internet altruistic behavior (IAB) and subjective well-being (SWB) to estimate the effects and directionality of that predictive relationship between the two. Employing cross-lagged models we examined the interaction between IAB and SWB, among 339 college students (females = 53.10%, mean age = 19.02 years, SD = 1.56 years). The students were tracked twice in a period of 5 months. Results showed that college students’ IAB increased significantly, while their SWB remained relatively stable during the two measurement periods. IAB and SWB had significant simultaneous and sequential correlations. SWB at Time More >

Jiahan Li¹, You Zhou², Jie Yang^2,*, Lei Yuan^2,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 249-256, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065790 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Subjective well-being is a key indicator of quality of life and a crucial factor for successful aging among older adults. However, few studies have explored the subjective well-being among older adults from the perspective of digital literacy. Therefore, this study explores the relationship between digital literacy and subjective well-being using data on 4270 older adults from the 2020 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) dataset. PROCESS mediation analysis results indicated digital literacy is associated with higher subjective well-being among the older adults. Digital literacy was associated with the frequency of physical exercise and consumption. Moreover, Digital More >

Yajing Xu¹, Luze Xie², Menghan Bao³, Xingyi Yang⁴, Sitong Chen⁵, Zhuoning Gao^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.5, pp. 667-682, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062808 - 05 June 2025

Abstract Background: Adolescents’ subjective well-being (SWB) is strongly linked to mental health, academic achievement, social relationships, and quality of life, and is a key predictor of life outcomes in adulthood. Mental health and addictive behaviors are the two main factors influencing SWB. This study aimed to identify key mental health and addictive behavior factors associated with adolescent SWB through machine learning models. Methods: The data for this study comes from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey 2017/18. The study data contains health data from 60,450 adolescents aged 10–16 years. The study used the XGBoost… More >

Pei Jiang¹, Ziyue Shu¹, Shuqin Li^1,*, Qianrong Liu², Weihua Wang¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 127-133, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065777 - 30 April 2025

Abstract This longitudinal study investigated how self-management and learning burnout influences the relationship between habitual mobile phone use and subjective well-being among first-year university students. A sample of 1172 Chinese university students participated in a two-wave survey, with data collected six months apart at two time points (T1, T2). The results of Pearson correlation revealed that higher habitual mobile phone use at T1 was associated with lower subjective well-being at T2. Self-management was associated with healthy phone use habits and higher subjective wellbeing. Learning burnout risk was higher with habitual phone usage. Lower self-management and learning More >

Zhen-Hong Wang^1,2,*, Hai-Long Wu³

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 69-73, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065769 - 30 April 2025

Abstract We examined the mediating effect of burnout and subjective well-being on the relationship between work-family conflict and learning capacity among college teachers. Using a cross-sectional study design, 422 Chinese college teachers (females = 57.3%, mean years of service = 35.56, SD = 6.38) completed the Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire (WFCQ), the Burnout Scale (BS), the Subjective Well-Being Scale (SWBS), and the Teacher Learning Capacity Evaluation Scale (TLCES). The results indicated that work-family conflict had a direct connection with learning capacity. Moreover, work-family conflict had an indirect association with learning capacity through the sequential mediating roles of More >

Dan Li¹, Jiayu Chen¹, Biyu Jiang¹, Ce Sun^2,*, Huazhan Yin^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 347-361, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.059151 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: The statistics from World Health Organization show a high incidence of childhood maltreatment which has a negative impact on the development of middle school students; for this reason, it is necessary to investigate the potential harms of childhood maltreatment. This study aimed to explore the direct negative consequences of childhood maltreatment on subjective well-being as well as the mediating roles of shyness and emotion regulation strategies. Methods: A random cluster sampling survey was conducted among 1021 Chinese middle school students (male 49.2%, female 50.8%). The Subjective Well-Being Scale (SWLS), The Positive affect and Negative… More >

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 >