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Do Young Pyun¹, Bingjie Wang², Kyong Keun Choi^3,*, Sungjae Kim⁴, Taeyeon Koo^5,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078956
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: From Tradition to High-Intensity: Examining the Psychological and Emotional Impacts of Exercise Types)
Abstract Backgrounds: South Korea is one of the world’s fastest-aging societies, facing significant challenges in maintaining healthcare quality and accessibility for its rapidly growing elderly population. This study extends the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by integrating health empowerment to examine its influence on digital healthcare device adoption among Korean older adults. Specifically, this study aims to investigate how health empowerment is associated with perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, and how these perceptions subsequently relate to attitude and intention to use digital healthcare devices. Methods: Data were collected from 342 Korean older adults. The analysis followed… 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 aged 45–60 years (≥12 months since last menstruation) 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… More >

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Ziyan Zhou¹, Haiyun Peng², Menghao Ren^1,3, Sufei Xin^4,*, Daoqun Ding^1,5,*
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 Puspitasari^1,2, Hung-En Liao^1,*, 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 Nie^1,2,*, Amir Pakpour^2,3, Yanqiong Ouyang⁴, Maria Björk^2,3
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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Alberto Paramio¹, Antonio Zayas^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.072688
Abstract Background: The pervasive use of short-form video platforms such as TikTok has introduced unprecedented challenges to student attention, cognitive self-regulation, and academic performance. Recent interest has grown around “nudging” strategies, or non-coercive behavioral interventions, to help students regain control over their digital habits in educational settings. This review aims to (1) synthesize recent empirical evidence on the attentional and academic impact of problematic social media use (particularly TikTok) among students, (2) identify and classify nudging strategies that mitigate these effects, and (3) evaluate their relative effectiveness and practical application in educational contexts. Methods: A scoping review… More >

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Yueting Zhang^1,2, Sawitri Assanangkornchai², Wit Wichaidit^2,*
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 Nielsen^1,*, Ziggi Ivan Santini², Malene Kubstrup Nelausen¹, Carsten Hinrichsen³, Frederik Schou-Juul³, Vibeke Jenny Koushede⁴, Robert J Donovan^5,6, 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 Li^1,*, Chenxi Zhang^2,*, Eryong Xue^2,*
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 Yu^1,*, 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; Mean_age = 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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Chun-Chieh Hu^1,*, Meixuan Li^1,2, Ruize Gao^1,2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078559
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Family and School Environments and Mental Health)
Abstract Backgrounds: The mental health consequences of social media use remain debated. Drawing on the “rich-get-richer” perspective, this study examines whether social media access interacts with perceived social resources to shape depression risk among Chinese students. Methods: We analyze nationally representative data from the 2020 and 2022 waves of the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), constructing a two-period unbalanced student panel. High-dimensional fixed effects linear probability models are estimated with province and year fixed effects and province-specific linear trends. Mediation analyses follow the Baron and Kenny framework and are supplemented by Sobel-Goodman and bootstrap tests. Heterogeneity is… More >

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Yalin Aygun^1,*, Sakir Tufekci¹, Goktug Norman¹, Burak Canpolat², Fatma Hilal Yagin³, Sacide Tufekci⁴, Cemil Colak⁵, Burak Yagin⁵, Huseyin Gurer⁶, Hulya Berktas¹, Emek Guldogan⁵, Matheus Santos de Sousa Fernandes⁷, Đina Škulić⁸, Larisa Draščić Šarinić⁸
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078673
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Children and Adolescent Mental and Physical Health: The Role of Sleep, Nutrition, Stress, Anxiety, Arousal, and Physical Activity in Overweight and Obesity Factors, Assessment, Interventions, and Lifespan Outcomes)
Abstract Backgrounds: Children’s mental ill health has risen worldwide in recent years, placing increasing emotional demands not only on autistic children but also on their families. A holistic perspective on supportive therapies besides medical treatment is essential. There is a growing need for research and practice that explore equine-assisted therapy through innovative relational frameworks. This qualitative study had two main aims: first, to understand how parents perceived the social and emotional benefits of their autistic child’s involvement in equine-assisted therapy; and second, to explore how parents experienced positive resonance with their child during simultaneous parent–child involvement in… More >

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Xiaohui Wang^1,#, Aiqin Liu^2,#, Zechun Ma^3,#, Nien-Hwa Lai^4,*, Rui Ding^5,*
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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Junwei Zhang¹, Jingbo Wang², Qiangzhi Zuo³, Tong Han⁴, Yang Liu^5,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076641
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Health Issues in Modern Society: Addictive Behaviors and Psychological Health)
Abstract Objectives: Existing research indicates a link between childhood physical abuse (CPA) and adolescent smartphone addiction (SA), yet it primarily relies on cross-sectional data. This leaves the longitudinal developmental pathways, including the mediating role of anxiety and the potential protective role of physical activity (PA), poorly understood and insufficiently examined. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal association between CPA and SA among Chinese middle school students, and to investigate the mediating role of anxiety and the moderating role of PA in this relationship. Methods: This study was conducted in two waves of a longitudinal design with… More >

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Qiaoer Li^#, Xiaoting Hou^#, Jingjing Zhao, Shufen Xing^*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.074860
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Family Risk Factors and Child & Adolescent Mental Health: Perspectives from the Chinese Cultural Context)
Abstract Background: Parental overparenting is highly prevalent in current Chinese families, and its psychological influences on adolescent mental health are of great academic and practical concern. However, limited research has examined the potential curvilinear relationship between different dimensions of parental overparenting and adolescent internalizing problems, as well as the moderating roles of adolescent gender and age in these relationships. The purpose of this study was to examine the unique and potentially curvilinear effects of different dimensions of parental overparenting on adolescent internalizing problems in the context of contemporary Chinese families. Methods: Data were collected from 285 adolescents… More >

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Jinyang Yuan, Zewen Wu, Ququ Li, Ling Sun^*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077266
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health: Toxic and Friendly Environments)
Abstract Background: Bullying victimization (BV) represents a critical public health concern among Chinese adolescents, with significant implications for psychological well-being. Although accumulating evidence underscores the detrimental association between maladaptive parenting practices and increased bullying victimization, the precise mediating mechanisms linking parental psychological control (PPC) to BV remain inadequately elucidated. This study addresses this gap by examining pathways through which PPC and deviant peer affiliation (DPA) jointly influence BV, while accounting for the protective role of self-compassion (SC). Methods: A sample of 861 Chinese adolescents (429 male; mean age = 14.08 years, SD = 1.07) recruited via a… More >

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Abdulaziz A. Masoud^1,2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078593
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Causes, Consequences and Interventions for Emerging Social Media Addiction)
Abstract Background: Sedentary behavior (SB) has been linked to problematic smartphone use: however, whether different types of SB differentially relate to smartphone addiction risk remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of smartphone addiction risk and the independent associations of mentally active and mentally passive SB—across total, weekday, and weekend estimates—with smartphone addiction scores among Saudi adults. Methods: This cross-sectional, web-based study recruited adults aged 18–65 years residing in Saudi Arabia through social media platforms. After excluding participants with missing anthropometric data, implausible body mass index (BMI) values, or total SB >24 h/day, 1037 participants… More >

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Yuhan Guo¹, Jiayi Li², Shuai Chen³, Yanling Liu^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.075377
Abstract Background: In adolescence, anxiety symptoms are a common mental health problem. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible chain-mediating functions of fundamental psychological needs satisfaction and self-compassion in the link between adolescent anxiety and parental psychological control. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to pick 8342 middle school pupils from the Chinese regions of Sichuan and Hebei for this cross-sectional study. Participants filled out validated measures of anxiety symptoms, self-compassion, fundamental psychological needs satisfaction, and parental psychological control. To test the suggested chain mediation model, data were examined using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and… More >

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Eungyeong Kim^*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078353
Abstract Background: Adolescents are highly exposed to digital food-related content, including mukbang videos, yet the psychological consequences of such exposure remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to examine the association between mukbang viewing and anxiety among adolescents and to investigate the mediating roles of high-caffeine beverages and sugar-sweetened beverages intake. Methods: Data from 51,850 adolescents were drawn from the 2022 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey. Parallel mediation analyses were conducted using PROCESS Model 4 with 5000 bootstrap samples to assess whether the frequency of high-caffeine beverages and sugar-sweetened beverages consumption mediated the association between mukbang viewing… More >

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Xingchen Zhu¹, Haohan Zhao^2,*, Wencan Li^3,*, Zixu Wang¹
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078033
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health: Toxic and Friendly Environments)
Abstract Backgrounds: Adolescent psychological well-being has become a pressing global concern, with rising levels of emotional distress among youth. Although prior research highlights the positive influence of teacher–student relationships, the underlying mechanisms—particularly the roles of school belonging, moral disengagement, and growth mindset—remain insufficiently understood. This study investigates the associations between teacher-student relationship quality and adolescent psychological well-being, examining school belonging and moral disengagement as potential mediators, and growth mindset as a moderator of these relationships. Methods: A total of 785 adolescents were recruited from six schools across Shanghai and Liaoning Province, China. Participants completed validated measures of… More >

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Shuqing Wang, Xiuqiu Liu, Siqi Yu, Meili Zheng, Shuhua Wei^*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076977
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Psychological and Neural Foundations of Adolescent Mental Health)
Abstract Background: While parenting is crucial for adolescents’ academic adjustment, few studies have examined how parental autonomy support affects academic burnout or the underlying psychological processes. This study examined the sequential mediating roles of growth mindset and self-esteem in the association between parental autonomy support and academic burnout, using both variable-centered and person-centered approaches. Methods: A total of 1032 Chinese junior and senior high school students were recruited through cluster sampling. Using self-report questionnaires, participants were assessed on parental autonomy support, growth mindset, self-esteem, and academic burnout. Data were analyzed using mediation modeling and latent profile analysis. Results:… More >

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Ye Hoon Lee¹, Yoonjung Park^2,*
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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