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Jubin Park, Jae-Chang Sim, Sun-Young Im*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.082397
Abstract Background: In the context of growing uncertainty and intersecting societal crises, trauma has become a common psychological experience that deeply affects individuals’ identities, beliefs, temporal orientation, and emotional regulation. Posttraumatic growth (PTG) emerges through processes of inner struggle and meaning reconstruction, and recovery should be understood as a complex system shaped by interacting cognitive and emotional factors. This study aimed to classify trauma-exposed individuals based on combinations of key psychological variables and examine predictors of latent profile membership, as well as differences in PTG across classes. Methods: A total of 388 Korean adults with trauma histories… More >
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Han Qi1, Zhihong Liu2, Shanshan Zhang1,*, Fengmin Guo3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081464
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Risk and Protective Factors, Assessment, Interventions and Lifespan Outcomes)
Abstract Backgrounds: High school is a critical period for psychological development, during which mental health is vulnerable to family environment. According to attachment theory, adolescents exposed to conflicting family environments develop negative internal working models, characterized by doubts about the stability of parental relationships and family support (i.e., negative family representations). These negative representations constitute a cognitive basis for depression risk. However, the mediating and protective mechanisms remain unclear. Thus, the primary purpose of this study is to explore the potential effect of negative family representations on depression among high school students, focusing on the mediating role… More >
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Mingzhu Pan1,2, Linghong Liu2, Xinxing Li3, Yee Cheng Kueh4, Yanjie Zhang5, Garry Kuan2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080336
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Physical Activity and Structured Exercise Programs as Tools for Mental Health Promotion)
Abstract Backgrounds: Mental health challenges among Chinese emerging adults have increased in recent years, raising concerns about students’ psychological well-being in higher education. Brief, scalable interventions such as Brain Breaks® may offer an effective strategy to promote mental health in higher-education settings. This study aims to examine the effects of a four-week Brain Breaks® exercise program on mental stress, resilience, social support, and physical activity levels among Chinese emerging adults. Methods: Eighty college students (aged 19 ± 1.41 years) were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). The IG received Brain Breaks® video-guided sessions… More >
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Jonghwa Lee1, Youngho Kim2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081241
Abstract Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate how environmental context modulates flow experience, mood states, and brain waves during moderate-intensity cycling. Methods: Fifty healthy adults were initially recruited; four participants withdrew during the study, resulting in a final sample of 46 participants. Flow experience was assessed using the Flow State Scale (FSS), mood states were measured using the Profile of Mood States (POMS), and cortical activity was recorded using a Quick-20 Dry EEG headset. Participants performed 300 s of moderate-intensity cycling under three environmental conditions: indoor, outdoor, and virtual reality (VR). Repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA)… More >
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Jeffrey Alan Gibbons*, Emily Anne Pappalardo, Molly Jean Nolan
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080379
Abstract Backgrounds: The Fading Affect Bias (FAB) is the faster fading of unpleasant than pleasant affect for autobiographical event memories, which is positively and negatively related to adaptive (e.g., grit) and non-adaptive measures (e.g., depression), respectively. In contrast to the reasonable expectation that maladaptive alcohol consumption should negatively predict the FAB, no such overall relation was found in the only study to examine it. Instead, alcohol consumption positively predicted the FAB for alcohol events and negatively predicted it for non-alcohol events. We used an online procedure during the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to test if… More >
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Shi-Min Chen, Li-Li Wang*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077617
Abstract The factors influencing emotion regulation choice (ERC) are numerous, raising the question of how to classify them systematically. This study proposed a framework of four first-order factors—the emotion to be regulated, emotion regulation goals, emotion regulation resources, and psychosocial context—by integrating several key theories of ERC, including the Action Control Theory of Emotion Regulation, the Extended Process Model of Emotion Regulation, the Process-specific Timing Framework Theory, the Selection, Optimization, and Compensation model of Emotion Regulation, and the Emotion as Social Information Theory. This research also provided a detailed examination of the effects of multiple second-order More >
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Wenjiao Li1, Shiliang Chen1, Xinxing Li2, Yanjie Zhang3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080191
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Physical Activity and Structured Exercise Programs as Tools for Mental Health Promotion)
Abstract Backgrounds: Youth living in food-insecure households show greater vulnerability to psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety and depression. Although physical activity and sedentary behavior are established correlates of youth mental health, their associations within the context of food insecurity households remain understudied. This study examines how physical activity and sedentary behavior relate to depression and anxiety risk among children residing in food-insecure households. Methods: We analyzed data from the 2021–2022 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), focusing on youth aged 6–17 years (n = 2118) living in food insecurity households. Multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for age, sex,… More >
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Chao Liu1,2, Sihang Liu3,#, Hao Chen2,3,#, Tsai-Hsuan Tsai4,5,6,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080509
Abstract Backgrounds: Positive psychology has increasingly been applied to marginalized populations, yet limited attention has been paid to how it explains the experiences of sexual minorities living under persistent structural stigma in non-Western rural contexts. This study examined the structural pressures, psychological dilemmas, and positive resilience pathways of sexual minorities in rural China. This study aims to examine the structural pressures, psychological dilemmas, and pathways of positive resilience experienced by sexual minorities in rural China under persistent structural stigma. Methods: Using cyberethnography and grounded theory, this study analyzed 264 publicly available online narratives selected from an initial… More >
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Hyunyup Lee1,*, Sungrok Kang1, Yoonyoung Choi1, Eric S. Cerino2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080017
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide)
Abstract Background: Despite growing concerns about the mental health of professional military personnel, little is known about protective factors for mental health among military officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs). The present study aimed to examine the differential and interaction effects of extrinsic and intrinsic protective factors on depression and mental well-being among Korean professional military personnel. Methods: A total of 500 Korean officers and NCOs completed a self-administered questionnaire that assessed extrinsic factors (salary satisfaction, work environment satisfaction), intrinsic factors (occupational calling, positive appraisals of military service), and the two mental health outcomes. Results: Hierarchical regression revealed that… More >
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Si-Han Chen1,#, Yun Song2,#,*, Xian-Yin Li3, Jun-Ping Zhou2, I-Hua Chen3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079774
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Health Issues in Modern Society: Addictive Behaviors and Psychological Health)
Abstract Backgrounds: In the digital era, smartphone-driven phubbing behavior has become increasingly prevalent among teachers and may contribute to insomnia. Psychological distress has been identified as a potential mechanism linking maladaptive technology use to sleep problems; however, this mediating pathway has not been examined longitudinally. Furthermore, gender differences in these associations remain unclear. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal relationship between phubbing behavior and insomnia, the mediating role of psychological distress, and the moderating role of gender. Methods: A two-wave longitudinal design with a four-month interval was employed. At Time 1 (T1), 1061 teachers participated, with… More >
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Siliang Yang1,2,*, Gan Jin3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078761
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health Promotion in Higher Education: Interventions and Strategies for the Psychological Well-being of Teachers and Students)
Abstract Background: Reducing mental illness stigma is critical for mental health literacy enhancement in China, where stigmatization remains pronounced among undergraduates. Imaginative empathy is a promising anti-stigma intervention, but its specific effects and the potential moderating role of gender remain under-explored. Methods: Three studies were conducted with 18–22-year-old Chinese undergraduates. Study 1 (n = 223, survey design) explored gender’s moderation on empathy-stigma links. Study 2 (n = 217, 2 × 2 × 3 mixed design) tested the intervention effect of self-perspective imaginative empathy. Study 3 (n = 71, 2 × 2 × 2 mixed design) verified gender… More >
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Yichi Zhang1, Muhammad Syawal Bin Amran1,*, Shahlan bin Surat1, Yuxiang Feng2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080791
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Causes, Consequences and Interventions for Emerging Social Media Addiction)
Abstract Backgrounds: Multiple theoretical models emphasize the role of cognitive emotion regulation (CER) in maladaptive technology-related behaviors, including problematic social media use (PSMU). However, empirical findings regarding on the association between CER and PSMU have been inconsistent. Therefore, the present study aimed to systematically synthesize existing evidence on this relationship and to examine potential moderators using a three-level meta-analytic approach. Methods: To clarify the overall relationship and examine potential moderators, the present study conducted a three-level meta-analysis. A total of 21 primary studies, comprising 22 independent samples (N = 19,648) and 103 effect sizes, were included. Results: The… More >
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Huimin Yin1, Difan Guo2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081018
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Causes, Consequences and Interventions for Emerging Social Media Addiction)
Abstract Background: While social media enhances information accessibility and connectivity, excessive use has prompted research into social media addiction (SMA). However, pathways linking psychological stimuli to addictive behaviors remain unclear. This study examined how boredom proneness, social comparison, and anxiety relate to SMA through two mechanisms: information overload and social media stalking. Within the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S-O-R) framework, this research explains how psychological predispositions influence SMA through cognitive and behavioral mechanisms. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 258 active social media participants examined associations between psychological predispositions and SMA. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to examine the hypothesized… More >
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Marco Ferreira1,2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080597
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Teachers under Pressure: Unpacking the Relationship Between Well-being, Mental Health, Work Environment and Professional Fulfilment)
Abstract Objectives: Teachers’ well-being significantly impacts schools, educators, and students. Many negative effects of low well-being are widely recognised, with stress and burnout linked to attrition and teacher shortages globally. In Portugal, a country with a severe lack of teachers, attention to teacher well-being is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the profession. This study aims to understand teachers’ professional well-being. Specifically, it seeks to (1) clarify well-being, the sense of belonging, and autonomy within the school community and (2) explore how teachers perceive the values and behaviours of schools that prioritise well-being. Methods: A descriptive qualitative… More >
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Yazhou Huang1,2, Xing Yi2,*, Xiaoyun Huang1,*, Ruoya Li2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080202
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescence in Contemporary Times: Risks, Resilience and Mental Health)
Abstract Backgrounds: Left-behind children are particularly vulnerable to emotional and social maladjustment due to prolonged parental absence, yet the psychological mechanisms linking interpersonal disturbance to their psychological security remain insufficiently understood. Guided by the Conservation of Resources Theory, this research aims to explore how interpersonal disturbance influcence psychological security among left-behind children, specifically through the serial mediation effect of resilience and self-esteem. Methods: Survey questionnaires were distributed via convenience sampling to left-behind children whose age ranging from 10 to 13 years old in Guangxi, China, finally, 696 valid responses (Mean age = 11.40, Standard Deviation (SD) =… More >
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Ran Feng1,*, Yulei Feng2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079812
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Psychological Well-being and Psychopathology in the New Millennium: Evolving Paradigms, Challenges, and Resources)
Abstract Backgrounds: Alpha-mom blog refers to social media posts that portray mothers who excel at domestic life and childcare, presenting an idealized image of the perfect mother. The popularity of the Alpha-mom blog has led to increased academic interest in the impact on maternal psychology. Based on Self-Determination Theory, this study aims to explain the relationship between Alpha-mom blog use, parenting self-efficacy, perceived social support, and mothers’ mental health. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey with 649 Chinese mothers of young children was conducted (Mage = 29.71, SD = 3.53). The majority of participants came from low-to-middle-income households and… More >
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Shunying Zhao1, Junmo Luo2, Yun Tian3, Yuanyuan Wen1, Liren Yin1, Xingjuan Liu1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077671
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: AI Generation's Impact on Family, School Environment, and Mental Health)
Abstract Objectives: Academic anxiety is a prevalent emotional challenge among adolescents and has been linked to intelligence beliefs. Although prior research connects growth mindset to academic anxiety, the role of perceived control remains unclear. This longitudinal study aimed to examine whether sense of control mediates the relationship between growth mindset and academic anxiety in early adolescents. Methods: A three-wave longitudinal design was conducted with 407 early adolescents (Meanage = 13.75, 61.18% female) recruited from two public middle schools in southern China. Participants completed self-report measures of growth mindset, sense of control, and academic anxiety at three time points… More >
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Minmin Zhu1,#, Xudong Yang2,#, Xiang Li3, Yuanping Deng4, Yawen Zheng5,*, Songmei Du6,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076602
Abstract Background: Depression is highly prevalent among older adults with chronic diseases such as arthritis or rheumatism. However, little is known about the longitudinal patterns of their depressive symptoms or the role social engagement plays in shaping these trajectories. This study aimed to identify distinct trajectories of depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults with arthritis or rheumatism and examine the association between baseline social engagement and these trajectories. Methods: Utilizing five waves of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) spanning from 2011 to 2020, our analysis included a final sample of 2022 adults… More >
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Gong Cheng1,2, Wentao Qiu2,3, Yuyang Nie2,3, Wenxue Ma2,3, Xishuai Wang4, Hongwei Wang1,2, Hongcheng Cui5,*, Cong Liu2,3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078370
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health: Toxic and Friendly Environments)
Abstract Objectives: Psychological resilience is crucial to individual adaptation. Prior variable-based studies ignored node interactions. This study used network and regression approaches to analyze associations among physical activity, social support and college students’ psychological resilience, screening core nodes and intervention targets. Methods: A total of 969 college students were investigated via cross-sectional survey. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Social Support Scale (SSS), and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) were adopted to measure physical activity, social support and resilience. Network analysis, multiple linear regression, mediation and moderation models were applied for data processing. Results: Network analysis… More >
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Chang Xu*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078865
Abstract Objectives: Postmenopausal women experience hormonal and psychosocial changes that can affect emotion regulation. Although exercise may enhance cognitive control during emotion regulation, evidence on prefrontal activation in this population is limited. This study examined whether acute moderate-intensity aerobic exercise influences emotion regulation and prefrontal activation in postmenopausal women. Methods: Postmenopausal women (≥12 months since last menstruation) were randomised to a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise condition or a time-matched sedentary control condition (n = 102). Analyses included participants with usable behavioural and fNIRS data (exercise n = 32; control n = 35). The exercise group completed 30 min of cycling… More >
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Ziyan Zhou1, Haiyun Peng2, Menghao Ren1,3, Sufei Xin4,*, Daoqun Ding1,5,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079929
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health: Toxic and Friendly Environments)
Abstract Background: Internet addiction and depression are important mental health concerns among adolescents. Although prior research has examined their bidirectional relationship, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Drawing on conservation of resources theory, this study examined their bidirectional relationship and tested the mediating role of self-control, with attention to gender differences. Methods: A two-wave longitudinal survey (T1: November 2021; T2: May 2022) was conducted in China among 1908 adolescents (1026 females, 882 males; mean age = 13.546, SD = 1.463). At both waves, participants completed self-report measures of internet addiction, self-control, and depression (using the Internet Addiction Scale,… More >
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Sendhi Tristanti Puspitasari1,2, Hung-En Liao1,*, Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Sunaryo3, Penta Akhirul Awal4
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078980
Abstract Background: Adolescent girls tend to engage in more sedentary behavior than boys, which is associated with adverse physical and psychosocial outcomes, including depression. This study examined the relationships between sedentary behavior, perceived stress, body mass index (BMI), and depressive symptoms among adolescent girls in Indonesia and tested the mediating roles of perceived stress and BMI. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 482 female senior high school students (age 14–20) in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. Sedentary behavior was assessed by the Adolescent Sedentary Activity Questionnaire (ASAQ) and expressed as total hours/day. Perceived stress was measured… More >
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Xiaofei Nie1,2,*, Amir Pakpour2,3, Yanqiong Ouyang4, Maria Björk2,3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078747
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emotions and Emotional Regulation in Different Populations)
Abstract Objectives: This study aims to examine the temporal associations among psychological distress, mindfulness, childbirth trauma, and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms across the first three months postpartum and test whether mindfulness mediates these longitudinal pathways. Methods: This prospective longitudinal cohort study followed Chinese postpartum women at one week (T1), one month (T2), and three months (T3) after childbirth. A total of 210 women completed baseline assessments, with 173 and 148 participants retained at T2 and T3, respectively. Psychological distress, mindfulness, childbirth trauma, and postpartum PTSD symptoms were assessed using validated self-report measures. Cross-lagged panel models… More >
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Yueting Zhang1,2, Sawitri Assanangkornchai2, Wit Wichaidit2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079559
Abstract Background: Stigma affects the mental well-being of cancer survivors. However, data are scarce regarding the extent to which specific types of stigmas, enacted stigma (stigma from others), and self-stigma (internalized stigma), affect mental well-being. The objective of this study is to describe the extent to which overall illness-related stigma, self-stigma, and enacted stigma are associated with mental well-being among cancer survivors. Methods: A cross-sectional study in Kunming, Yunnan, China, was conducted. Eligible participants were adult cancer survivors who completed a phone-to-WeChat, self-administered survey. Illness-related stigma was measured with the Stigma Scale for Chronic Illnesses, 8-item version… More >
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Line Nielsen1,*, Ziggi Ivan Santini2, Malene Kubstrup Nelausen1, Carsten Hinrichsen3, Frederik Schou-Juul3, Vibeke Jenny Koushede4, Robert J Donovan5,6, Charlotte Bjerre Meilstrup1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079059
Abstract Background: The Act Belong Commit-ABCs of Mental Health campaign is the world’s first comprehensive, population-wide, community-based initiative to promote mental health. In response to a growing demand for valid tools to monitor mental health promoting behaviours, this study presents the development and psychometric evaluation of the ABC-Mental Health Promoting Behaviours (ABC-MHPB) scale in a Danish population-based sample. Methods: A 10-item scale was developed, based on the ABC framework, to assess mental health promoting behaviours. A total of 119,221 randomly selected participants aged 18+ filled out an electronic survey, including the scale to measure the underlying construct… More >
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Jian Li1,*, Chenxi Zhang2,*, Eryong Xue2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080105
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: The Use of Generative AI (Chatbots) in Relation to Mental Health and Well-Being)
Abstract Background: The role of artificial intelligence in influencing the mental health and well-being of students in higher education has become increasingly significant globally and locally. However, there is still a paucity of research that systematically investigates the effects of artificial intelligence on students’ psychological health and well-being from a comprehensive perspective. Methods: Followed the Prisma 2020 guidelines, this study employs a systematic literature review to examine the impacts of artificial intelligence on college students’ mental health and well-being in higher education contexts. Data were obtained from three major academic databases—Scopus, the (EBSCOhost) Research Databases, and the… More >
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Muheng Yu1,*, Drew P. Cingel2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080222
Abstract Objectives: Drawing on the motivational perspective of the social comparison theory and the relevant literature on trait self-compassion, the objective of this research article is to examine that, during young adults’ passive social media use, how their trait self-compassion is related to their self-improvement or self-destruction motivations, which in turn are related to their assimilative or contrastive upward social comparison, which correspondingly is related to their positive or negative psychological well-being. Methods: the current study administered a cross-sectional survey to American college students who used social media. Participants first reported their trait self-compassion. Afterwards, participants reported… More >
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Xi Chen*, Azlina Mohd Khir, Hanina Halimatusaadiah Hamsan, Nik Ahmad Sufian Burhan
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080122
Abstract Background: Life satisfaction represents a core indicator of subjective well-being among university students. Yet the mechanisms linking adult attachment orientations to life satisfaction have not been fully elucidated, particularly within Chinese cultural contexts. Integrating Attachment Theory with Self-Determination Theory, this study aims to investigate how attachment anxiety and avoidance are associated with life satisfaction, with autonomy, competence, and relatedness proposed as parallel mediators. Methods: Using multi-stage stratified random sampling, 488 Chinese university students (48.0% male; Meanage = 20.15, SD = 1.42) were recruited from four universities in Anhui Province, China. Participants completed validated self-report instruments assessing attachment… More >
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Xiaohui Wang1,#, Aiqin Liu2,#, Zechun Ma3,#, Nien-Hwa Lai4,*, Rui Ding5,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078910
Abstract Objectives: Chinese higher education faces rising depression rates amidst fragmented campus mental health services. This pilot study examined the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of implementing a standardized psychodrama program across multiple university sites. Methods: This single-arm study was conducted across three Beijing universities from September 2024 to January 2025. A total of 27 undergraduates completed an 8-week psychodrama intervention program comprising weekly 2.5-h sessions. A unified protocol was ensured through centralized facilitator training and cross-site supervision. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory-II at baseline, post-intervention, 3-month, and 6-month follow-ups. Retention rates were 93.8%… More >
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Ye Hoon Lee1, Yoonjung Park2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069800
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: From Tradition to High-Intensity: Examining the Psychological and Emotional Impacts of Exercise Types)
Abstract Objectives: Population aging is occurring at a rapid speed all over the world, bringing considerablepublic health challenges, including for the mental health of older adults. Considering that older populations are proneto depression and stress, the need for efective preventive interventions is critical. Tus, we conducted a study aimedat exploring the preventive impact of a community-based Tai Chi program over 8 weeks on depression and perceivedstress in healthy older adults in South Korea. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, with 63 olderadults participating (31 individuals in the Tai Chi group and 32 in the control group). Te Tai… More >
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Lizao Chen*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.027190
Abstract The relationship between friendship quality and loneliness belongs to an important aspect of peer relationships
and plays an important role in the individual growth of primary school students. Loneliness will seriously affect
the mental health level of primary school students, and good friendship quality can effectively alleviate loneliness
and promote the development of students’ mental health. Therefore, the relationship between friendship quality
and loneliness of primary school students based on meta-analysis and the analysis of intervention measures are
proposed. This paper discusses the relationship between the quality of friendship and loneliness of primary school
students… More >
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