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Shuqing Wang1, Xiaorui Zhu1, Xin Gao2, Jialing Deng3, Xiumei Yan1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.075412
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Psychological and Neural Foundations of Adolescent Mental Health)
Abstract Background: Emerging adulthood is a critical period for ego identity exploration and consolidation, and self-presentation on social media constitutes a salient online context for this developmental process. However, limited research has explored the associations between self-presentation on WeChat Moments and ego identity. This study aims to examine these associations, focusing on the mediating role of online positive feedback and the moderating role of gender. Methods: Using a three-wave longitudinal design, this study followed 767 Chinese college students (Mean age = 18.96 years) through cluster sampling. Participants completed self-report questionnaires assessing self-presentation on WeChat Moments, online positive… More >
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Zhenlian Luo, Rongning Luo, Zhenzhu Cao, Huiyue Jiang*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.075797
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Family and School Environments and Mental Health)
Abstract Background: Experiences of social exclusion can significantly affect individuals’ cognitive and emotional well-being, potentially resulting in maladaptive coping strategies or harmful behaviors. College students are at a critical stage of personal development, exhibiting distinctive psychological and behavioral patterns. Therefore, exploring the underlying mechanisms connecting social exclusion and malevolent creativity among college students is particularly important. This study aims to reveal the relationship between social exclusion and malevolent creative behavior among undergraduates and its potential mechanisms. Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data from 500 undergraduates across three universities in Guangxi via convenience sampling. Participants completed the Ruminative… More >
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Wen Zhang, Wenying Huang*, Chang Hu*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.073038
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Improving Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Through Promoting Health-Related Behaviors)
Abstract Background: Depression is prevalent among female college students, with eating behavior potentially related to this issue. This study examines the relationship between eating behavior and depression, focusing on the role of social appearance anxiety and physical activity. Methods: We recruited 2161 female college students from nine universities in China via convenience sampling. Data was collected via an online questionnaire. Eating behavior was assessed via the Eating Behavior Scale short form (EBS-SF), depression was measured via the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), social appearance anxiety was evaluated via the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, and physical… More >
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Chun-Chieh Hu1,*, Shuhan Zheng1,2, Youjia Lin1,2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073744
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: The Mind in Motion: Exploring Consumer Psychology for Mental Health, Well-being, and Sustainable Sport Futures)
Abstract Objectives: In recent years, mental health has emerged as a pressing public health concern in China, driven by mounting societal pressures and fast-paced urban lifestyles. Physical activity, a well-established means of enhancing psychological well-being, has received growing scholarly and policy attention. This study uses panel data from the 2020 and 2022 waves of the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) to examine the impact of exercise frequency on mental health (with indicators such as CESD-8 depression scores) among college students and young employees, thereby providing empirical support for targeted mental health interventions. Methods: This study examines the… More >
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Jie Zhang#,1, Xiaoxu Zhi1,#, Jiahui Chen2, Paerhati Halisa2, Lihai Chen3,*, Minhao Zhang2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071717
Abstract Objectives: Although standardized residency trainees are at high risk for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, the psychological pathways connecting depression and anxiety to suicidal ideation, especially the moderating role of resilience, remain elusive. This study aimed to examine the associations between depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among physicians undergoing standardized residency training, and to investigate the moderating roles of different dimensions of individual resilience, namely tenacity, strength, and optimism. Methods: A convenience sampling method was adopted to recruit 133 resident physicians. Validated instruments assessing individual resilience, depressive symptoms, anxiety levels, and suicidal ideation were administered. Spearman… More >
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Myunghoon Roh1, Katalin Parti2, Diego Gomez-Baya3,*, Cheryl E. Sanders4, Elizabeth K. Englander5
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072605
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health: Toxic and Friendly Environments)
Abstract Background: Bullying is a current social and educational problem with detrimental consequences in adolescence and later life stages. Previous research has explored the risk or protective factor at different socio-ecological levels, but further integration is needed to examine the relationships of family characteristics. This study examines how parenting style and attachment relate to adolescents’ bullying and cyberbullying, and whether parental phubbing mediates these links. Methods: Grounded in social bonding theory, we surveyed a cross-sectional convenience sample of U.S. college students (N = 545; Meanage = 19.60, SD = 1.41) who retrospectively reported middle/high-school experiences from Massachusetts, Colorado,… More >
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Hong Zou1, Hanwei Wu2, Haidi Wu3, Ningyao Yu4, Zhiguang Fan4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.074801
Abstract Objective: International students frequently face psychological adaptation difficulties while studying and living abroad. As an effective psychological resource, positive solitude has been identified as a potential factor for improving psychological well-being, but the underlying mechanism linking the two has not been fully explored. The current study aims to explore the relationship between positive solitude and psychological adaptation of international students, with particular emphasis on the intermediary roles of authenticity and loneliness. Methods: A total of 529 international tertiary students (Mage = 23.76, SD = 5.08; 60.68% male) were surveyed using the Positive Solitude Scale (PSS), Authenticity Scale… More >
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Jiani Zang1, Jingxin Zhao2, Shufen Xing1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.074636
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Family Risk Factors and Child & Adolescent Mental Health: Perspectives from the Chinese Cultural Context)
Abstract Objectives: Loneliness among left-behind adolescents is the most frequently reported emotional problem because of parental neglect. The present study explored the relationship between maternal absence and adolescent loneliness as well as its mechanisms. Methods: The study included 305 participants (Meanage = 15.99 ± 0.81, 48.9% females) in southeast China, and constructed a chain mediation model to test the roles of rejection sensitivity and friendship quality. Parent absence types, rejection sensitivity, friendship quality, and adolescent loneliness were all assessed with questionnaires. Results: The results showed that adolescents with a mother absent (both-parent absent, mother-only absent) experienced higher levels More >
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Ichiro Kutsuna1,2,*, Masanao Ikeya2,3, Akane Fujii2, Aiko Hoshino4, Kazuya Sakai1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.074249
Abstract Background: In mental health, recovery is emphasized, and qualitative analyses of service users’ narratives have accumulated; however, while qualitative approaches excel at capturing rich context and generating new concepts, they are limited in generalizability and feasible data volume. This study aimed to quantify the subjective life history narratives of users of psychiatric home-visit nursing using natural language processing (NLP) and to clarify the relationships between linguistic features and recovery-related indicators. Methods: We conducted audio-recorded and transcribed semi-structured interviews on daily life verbatim and collected self-report questionnaires (Recovery Assessment Scale [RAS]) and clinician ratings (Global Assessment of… More >
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Huaruo Chen1,2, Gefan Wang1, Hancai Qiu1, Hui Ma1, Zhentao Peng1, Ruihan Liu3, Feng Xu4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073911
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Determinants and Subsequences of Subjective Well-being as a Microcosm of Social Change)
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 >
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Yue Cui1, Ziqing Yang2, Hao Gao1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072986
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Causes, Consequences and Interventions for Emerging Social Media Addiction)
Abstract Background: In the Chinese context, the impact of short video applications on the psychological well-being of older adults is contested. While often examined through a pathological lens of addiction, this perspective may overlook paradoxical, context-dependent positive outcomes. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to challenge the traditional Compensatory Internet Use Theory by proposing and testing a chained mediation model that explores a paradoxical pathway from social support to life satisfaction via problematic social media use. Methods: Data were collected between July and August 2025 via the Credamo online survey platform, yielding 384 valid responses… More >
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Yuxin Guo1,2, Xinqiao Liu3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.074063
Abstract Background: Mental health concerns among doctoral students have become increasingly prominent, with consistently low levels of well-being making this issue a critical focus in higher education research. This study aims to synthesize existing evidence on the mental health and well-being of doctoral students and to identify key factors and intervention strategies reported in the literature. Methods: A systematic review was conducted to examine the determinants and interventions related to doctoral students’ mental health and well-being. Relevant studies were comprehensively searched in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCO, with the final search conducted on September 19,… More >
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Yuyang Nie1,2,#, Kunkun Jiang2,3,#, Tianci Wang4, Cong Liu1,2, Kangli Du1,2, Yuxian Cao2, Guofeng Qu2,*, Lijia Hou2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073592
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Social and Behavioral Determinants of Mental Health: From Theory to Practice)
Abstract Background: Amid the global rise in adolescent sedentary behavior and psychological distress, extant research has largely focused on variable-level associations, neglecting symptom-level interactions. This study applies network analysis, aims to delineate the interconnections among sedentary time, social support, social exclusion, and psychological distress in Chinese students, and to identify core and bridge symptoms to inform targeted interventions. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design to investigate the complex relationships among sedentary behavior, social support, social exclusion, and psychological distress among Chinese students. The research involved 459 high school and university students, using network analysis and mediation… More >
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Lei Yang, Yang Liu*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073529
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health: Toxic and Friendly Environments)
Abstract Background: This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms between parental marital conflict and adolescent short video dependence by constructing a chain mediation model, focusing on the mediating roles of experiential avoidance and emotional disturbance (anxiety, depression, and stress). Methods: Conducted in January 2025, the research recruited 4125 adolescents from multiple Chinese provinces through convenience sampling; after data cleaning, 3957 valid participants (1959 males, 1998 females) were included. Using a cross-sectional design, measures included parental marital conflict, experiential avoidance, anxiety, depression, stress, and short video dependence. Results: Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant positive correlations among all variables.… More >
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Muhammad Ali Malik1, Koo Ah Choo1,2, Hawa Rahmat3,*, Elyna Amir Sharji1,2, Teoh Sian Hoon4, Sabariah Eni5, Lim Kok Yoong6
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073109
（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: Music has proven to be vital in enhancing resilience and promoting well-being. Previously, the impact of music in sports environments was solely investigated, while this paper applies it to study environments, standing out as pioneering research. The study consists of a systematic development of a conceptual framework based on theories of Uses and Gratification Expectancy (UGE) and perceived motivation based on music elements. Their components are observed variables influencing students’ psychological well-being (as the dependent variable). Resilience is examined as a mediator, influencing the relationships of both observed and dependent variables. The main purpose of… More >
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Jiaojiao He1, Qing-en Yu2, Yuwei Li3,*, Jian Li1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072905
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Depression Across the Lifespan: Perspectives on Prevention, Intervention, and Holistic Care)
Abstract Background: Maternal mental health literacy is a cognitive resource that may support preschoolers’ emotional development, yet its influence on emotional regulation and the related mechanisms remains unclear. This study examined whether maternal depressive mood and democratic parenting form a chain pathway linking maternal mental health literacy to preschoolers’ emotional regulation ability. Methods: Mothers of 544 preschoolers in mainland China completed an online questionnaire that assessed maternal mental health literacy, depressive mood, democratic parenting, and child emotional regulation. Structural path analysis was conducted with child age and gender controlled. Indirect effects were tested using 5000 bootstrap samples. Results: More >
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Zhengliang Zhang1, Shijian Wu2, Xinna Tang3, Haowen Wu3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071999
Abstract Objectives: Amid accelerating urbanization, digitalization, and population aging, mental health issues have become increasingly salient among urban community residents. This study aims to examine how community environmental governance influences mental health (MH) by conceptualizing the community environment as comprising social capital (SC) and environmental perception (EP). Aging anxiety (AA) and digital usage tendency (DUT) are introduced as psychosocial background variables to analyze MH pathways under multifactor influences. Methods: Using data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), this study constructed a structural equation model (SEM) based on 362 urban residents from the Yangtze River Delta.… More >
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Lingyan Zhang*, Yuying Yang, Zhuoxuan Huang
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073988
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Determinants and Subsequences of Subjective Well-being as a Microcosm of Social Change)
Abstract Objectives: Psychological resilience is a critical resource for vocational high school students navigating social biases and fostering mental well-being. This six-month longitudinal study investigated the developmental trajectories of discrimination perception, vocational identity, and psychological resilience in this population. It further examined the longitudinal mediating role of vocational identity in the relationship between discrimination perception and psychological resilience. Methods: A total of 526 students from five vocational high schools in Guangdong, China, were assessed via convenience sampling at two time points: baseline (T1, September 2023) and six-month follow-up (T2, March 2024). Measures of discrimination perception, psychological resilience,… More >
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Eun Hae Lee1,2,3, Minjae Choi4,5, Hanul Park3,6, Joon Hee Han3,6,7, Sujeong Yu3,8, Joshua Kirabo Sempungu1,2,3,6, Inbae Sohn4,6, Yo Han Lee3,6,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073735
Abstract Background: That Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA) experienced a major mortality crisis in the 1990s is a well-established finding, with most analyses focusing on singular causes like alcohol-related deaths. However, the utility of the integrated “deaths of despair” framework, which views alcohol, drug, and suicide deaths as a unified socio-economic phenomenon, remains under-explored in this context. Crucially, the long-term evolution of the composition of despair within the region remains a largely unexplored area of inquiry. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the long-term trends, changing composition, and regional heterogeneity of deaths from despair… More >
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Ramazan İnci1,*, Davut Açar2, Osman Tayyar Çelik3, Yunus Tunç4
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072072
Abstract Background: Bullying during adolescence is shaped by numerous psychosocial factors such as family dynamics, attachment, and peer relationships. This study aims to examine parental acceptance-rejection, attachment styles, and social exclusion factors as key psychosocial variables predicting bullying behavior in adolescents. Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted with 349 high school students in Hakkari, Türkiye. Data were collected using the Olweus Bullying Scale, the Parental Acceptance-Rejection Scale, the Social Exclusion Scale, and the Three-Dimensional Attachment Styles Scale. Independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVAs, Pearson correlations, and hierarchical regression analyses were performed. Results: Research findings reveal that peer bullying varies… More >
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Jimin Chae1, Youngbin Lym2,*, Geiguen Shin2,3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071482
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Social and Behavioral Determinants of Mental Health: From Theory to Practice)
Abstract Background: Social connection is widely recognized as a protective determinant of health, yet its direct and indirect effects on mental health remain underexplored. This study examines the relationship between social connection and mental health, focusing on the mediating role of quality of life (QoL) and the moderating effect of regional differences. Methods: We analyzed data from the 2019 Korean Community Health Survey, comprising 229,099 adults. Mental health was assessed through validated measures of depressive symptoms and psychological well-being. Social connection was measured using indicators of interpersonal ties and community participation, and QoL was assessed via self-reported… More >
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Yang Deng1,#, Tong Su1,#, Bin Wu1, Li Peng2, Muyu Chen1,2,*, Liang Zhang1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072327
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emotional Regulation, Wellbeing, and Happiness)
Abstract Background: Submarine personnel often experience insomnia and reduced psychological resilience due to extended deployments in confined, high-stress environments. Effective non-pharmacological interventions are needed to improve sleep quality and resilience in this population. This study aimed to investigate the effect of virtual reality (VR) combined with forest therapy interventions on psychological resilience and sleep quality among submarine personnel with insomnia symptoms. Methods: Using convenience sampling, 92 submarine personnel with insomnia symptoms undergoing recuperation at a PLA sanatorium between July 2023 and May 2025 were randomly allocated to experimental and control groups (n = 46 each). The control group… More >
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Kai Jing1,2,#, Jingqun Wang3,#, Baojuan Ye3,4,*, Qi Dai4, Xian Gong5, Guorong Wang2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071120
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health: Toxic and Friendly Environments)
Abstract Objectives: Early adolescence is a key period of ecological and physiological change, during which exposure to accumulating risks from various environmental systems can negatively impact mental health. This study aimed to investigate the potential longitudinal relationships among cumulative risk, depression, and psychache in adolescents. Methods: A three-wave longitudinal study spanning one year was conducted with 675 (47.5% girls; Mean age = 14.13, standard deviation [SD] = 0.45) middle school students. The Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model (RI-CLPM) was used to explore the dynamic reciprocal relationships among these variables. Results: At the within-individual level, cumulative risk, depression, and… 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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