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The International Journal of Mental Health Promotion (IJMHP) co-ordinates the dissemination of new research outcomes to all those involved in research, practice, and policymaking of mental health and mental health promotion, prevention and intervention program, together with mental disorder diagnosis and treatment. It was the first journal in the field and is essential reading for those with a personal or professional interest in this work.
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 971-984, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029155
Abstract This study aims to be the first to use meta-analysis to explore the relationship between meaning in life (MIL) and mental health issues among older adults. A meta-analysis was conducted using six databases, resulting in 16 studies with 5,074 participants in total. The “metacor” and “forestplot” packages in R-Studio were used for data analysis. The total effect was calculated using a random-effects model, with I² = 86% in the heterogeneity test. The results showed a moderate negative correlation between MIL and mental health issues among older adults, with an average effect of −0.37. Five potential moderating variables were examined: the… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 985-993, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030087
Abstract Objectives: In 2019, the Insititue for Health Metrics and Evaluation reported that 16% of life lost were attributed to mental health. As a result, global shortage of psychiatrists is a pressing issue due to the increasing burden of mental illness. In 2016, a mere 5% of US medical students chose psychiatry as a career, a trend mirrored in Germany and Italy. As the medical students of 2016 have graduated or transitioned into residency in 2023, their attitudes towards psychiatry could have contributed to today’s shortage of psychiatrists. The global mental health burden has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 995-1008, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029804
Abstract Affective exercise experience as an emerging theoretical concept has great potential to provide a more nuanced understanding of
individual factors that influence exercise behavior. However, concerning the Affective Exercise Experiences (AFFEXX)
questionnaire, it has not been examined yet whether the structural score of the AFFEXX is a useful index to predict physical
activity (refers to any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure). Furthermore, there is
currently a gap in knowledge regarding the psychological mechanisms that can explain the relationship between affective
exercise experiences and the level of physical activity (PA). In order to adress these gaps… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 1009-1018, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029365
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Quality of Life, Well-Being and Mental Health in the context of Physical Activity and Health)
Abstract The relationship between physical activity time, openness and depression symptoms among adolescents is a cutting-edge research
direction in the field, yet it remains unclear. This study is based on a sample of 7924 students from a nationally representative
China Education Panel Survey database and examines the bidirectional relationships between physical activity time, openness
and depression symptoms among Chinese adolescents. Descriptive analysis showed that during the 7th and 8th grades, the
average physical activity time decreased to less than one hour per day, accompanied by a decreasing trend in openness and a
slight worsening in depression symptoms. Correlation analysis showed a… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 1019-1031, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029235
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Coping with Life Stress During/After the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Mental Health)
Abstract Religion is one of the social entities that has had a significant impact on the pandemic. The study’s goals are to investigate the
relationship between well-being and fear of COVID-19, as well as to test whether religious beliefs mediate the effect of wellbeing on fear of COVID-19. The sample comprised of 433 participants in Vietnam. Independent Sample t-Test, One-way
ANOVA, mediation analysis were used to analyze the data. In the levels of well-being, individuals who engage in religious
services daily have higher levels than those hardly and never attend, and people from the age of 18 to 30 have higher… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 1033-1039, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028243
Abstract It has been confirmed in previous studies that there is a positive correlation between physical activity and hope. In this study, rural left-behind children in China was taken as the participants to investigate the impact of physical activity on hope in rural left-behind children and examine the mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between physical activity and hope. 797 valid copies of the questionnaire were collected from China. Pearson correlation coefficient was employed to analyze the relationship between physical activity and hope; SEM and Bootstrap were used to test the mediating effect of perceived social support. The… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 1041-1052, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030232
Abstract Background: During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in China, social interactions shifted to online spaces due to lock-downs and social distancing measures. As a result, the impact of online social networking on users’ emotional status has become stronger than ever. This study examines the association between online social networking and Internet users’ emotional status and how offline reality affects this relationship. Methods: The study utilizes cross-sectional online survey data (n = 3004) and Baidu Migration big data from the first 3 months of the pandemic. Two dimensions of online networking are measured: social support and information sources. Results:… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 1053-1065, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028844
Abstract In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and under the pressure of high competitiveness for higher education in China, junior high school students’ mental health is facing greater challenges. Understanding the time allocation of study and sleep is necessary for developing effective prevention and treatment programs. Based on a survey of 31,057 junior high school students in 47 junior high schools in Gansu Province, mainland China, the study analyzed the associations of time spent on study and sleep with anxiety and depressive symptoms among junior high school students through chi-square test, ANOVA, logistic regression model and threshold regression model. It… More >
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