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Sisi Li^1,3, Nailiang Zhong^2,*, Qingke Guo^1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 679-695, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.054206 - 20 September 2024
Abstract Background: Theory of Mind (ToM) and empathy are crucial cognitive and emotional capacities that influence social interactions. While their role in promoting prosocial behavior has been established, the potential moderating effect of mindfulness on this relationship remains unexplored. Understanding these complex interactions is vital for developing effective interventions to foster prosocial behavior among college students. This study examines the influence of ToM on college students’ prosocial behavior and explores the moderating role of mindfulness in this relationship. Methods: A mixed-methods approach combining questionnaires and experimental design was employed. Study 1: A survey of 759 college… More >

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Chia-Hui Hou^1,*, Po-Lin Chen²
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 697-708, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.051751 - 20 September 2024
Abstract Background: As the elderly population grows, the demand for long-term care services is increasing. Despite significant investments in care quality and workforce training, long-term care workers often face challenges such as work fatigue, heavy workloads, and inadequate support. These issues can impact job satisfaction, mental health, and care quality, leading to staff turnover. This study examines how optimism, social support, and psychological resilience relate to caregiving burden, aiming to understand their effects on caregivers’ well-being and performance to enhance the quality of long-term care services. Methods: The participants were 542 long-term care workers. Descriptive statistics, t-tests,… More >

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Catalda Corvasce¹, Juan Pedro Martínez-Ramón^2,*, Francisco Manuel Morales-Rodríguez³, Lidia Pellicer-García⁴, Inmaculada Méndez², Cecilia Ruiz-Esteban²
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 709-718, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053599 - 20 September 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, executive functions, mental health, and other psychological and socio-emotional variables: psychological well-being and suicide prevention perspectives)
Abstract Background: Emotional attention refers to the capacity to recognize and properly respond to one’s and others’ emotional states. On another note, family is a primary source of socialization that influences the development of various social skills. In another line, adolescence is a complex stage that has been associated with emotional difficulties that could be related to competences such as prosociability and inclusion. It is inferred that through the family context and the attention that is processed, a series of competencies are transmitted to the youngsters, but this relationship is still unclear. For this reason, the… More >

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Tianfei Yang¹, Xianyi Long^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 719-730, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053705 - 20 September 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, executive functions, mental health, and other psychological and socio-emotional variables: psychological well-being and suicide prevention perspectives)
Abstract Background: Though the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, and our society gradually returns to normal, Chinese people’s work and lifestyles are still influenced by the “pandemic aftermath”. In the post-pandemic era, employees may feel uncertainty at work due to the changed organizational operations and management and perceive the external environment to be more dynamic. Both these perceptions may increase employees’ negative emotions and contribute to conflicts between work and life. Drawing from the ego depletion theory, this study aimed to examine the impact of job insecurity during the post-pandemic era on employees’ work-life conflicts, and the mediating… More >

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Ruiyang Han¹, Tingting Xu^1,*, Yin Shi², Wuyi Liu³
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 731-744, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.054884 - 20 September 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents)
Abstract Background: College students face significant academic and physiological changes, making them more susceptible to psychological issues such as depression, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. Feelings of defeat can exacerbate these risks by increasing academic stress. However, interpersonal relationships can moderate the impact of academic stress on students’ mental health. Utilizing the presage–process–product model, this study aims to empirically investigate how feelings of defeat influence depression, self-injury, and suicidal ideation among college students. Additionally, it explores the mediating role of academic stress and the moderating role of various types of interpersonal relationships. Methods: A total of 1612… More >

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Ji-Su Park¹, Tae-Hyeon Lee², Il-Su Park^3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 745-755, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.054630 - 20 September 2024
Abstract Background: In response to the need for research clearly demonstrating the net effect of smoking cessation on mental health status, considering the causal relationship between smoking cessation and changes in mental health status, this study was undertaken. Thus, this study aimed to examine the net effect of short-term smoking cessation on five specific mental health metrics and the overall mental health status score. Methods: We used data from the first wave of the Korean Health Panel (KHP) Survey (2011–2013, 2016–2018) and focused on men aged 19 years and older, to explore the effects of smoking… More >

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Fuhua Yang¹, Jiaci Lin³, Rong Chen², Chunlin Gao¹, Maoying Cui¹, Keli Yin^3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 757-766, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.049922 - 20 September 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Social Stress, Adversity, and Mental Health in Transitional China)
Abstract Background: The enduring and detrimental impact of childhood trauma on later health and well-being is now well established. However, research on the relationship between childhood trauma and depressive symptoms, along with the potential risk and protective factors, is insufficient in the context of Chinese college student population. Methods: Data on childhood trauma, depressive symptoms, resilience, and subjective well-being were collected through surveys conducted with 367 Chinese university students. The data collected in this study were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and PROCESS 3.5. Results: The results revealed that subjective well-being mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and… More >

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Houyan Li^1,2, Guandong Song^1,*, Bin Xiao^1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 767-776, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.054545 - 20 September 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents)
Abstract Background: In today’s society, parental stress has become a prevalent and significant issue, impacting not only parents’ mental health but also potentially profoundly affecting children’s growth and education. This topic has garnered continuous attention from scholars. The present study aims to delve into the relationship between parental stress and children’s behavior, particularly focusing on children’s conformity and discipline development during crucial stages. This study aims to explore the relationship between parental stress, child conformity, and resilience, and further examines the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between parental stress and child conformity. Methods: We… More >

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