Jun Qiu¹, Jinling Wang^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 485-505, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.059951 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Objectives: Suicidal ideation (SI) among university students is a growing concern, influenced by anxiety, depression, and bullying. However, family closeness and peer support may act as protective factors, reducing the risk of SI. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the key factors influencing SI among university students, focusing on the effects of anxiety, depression, and bullying, along with the roles of family closeness and peer support. The research also explores the interactions and mechanisms between these variables. Methods: A sample of 318 university students was surveyed, evaluating six main factors: anxiety, depression, bullying, family closeness, peer… More >

Agar Marín-Morales^1,2,*, Sofia Amaoui², Carmen Fernández-Fillol^2,3,4, Gustavo Carlo⁵, Sandra Rivas-García^2,6

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 561-576, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.058881 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Prosocial behavior plays a crucial role in improving interpersonal relationships and social well-being, especially in times of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a severe humanitarian crisis, prompting governments to implement measures such as social confinement. The main objective of the study was to analyze the psychological and sociodemographic variables that may predict prosocial behavior during quarantine. Methods: The sample consisted of 172 participants from Spain, divided into two groups based on whether they reported an increase in prosocial behaviors during quarantine. An online survey was administered to analyze the psychological and sociodemographic variables. Results: Overall, More >

Ting Wen¹, Sainan Mao¹, Xiaoqian Fan^2,*, Jiayi Wu³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 591-606, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.057726 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: In the field of organizational behavior, various aspects that have an impact on employee well-being gradually become a focus of attention. Among them, performance pressure, which is a component of workplace stressors that has a great influence on employees’ job performance as well as well-being, has been little studied. Therefore, this paper constructs a research model, which uses workplace anxiety as a mediating variable and vocational delay of gratification as a moderating variable, to explore the impact of performance pressure on employee well-being. Methods: Reliable data were collected by questionnaire method and data analysis… More >

Xiaomei Chao¹, Zhuo Yang², Yanhui Xiang^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 577-590, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.057295 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health. This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological resilience from the perspective of emotion regulation theory. Methods: This study conducted an in-depth analysis using the Labor Value Scale on 2691 elementary school upper-grade students, middle school students, and high school students. Results: The results show that: (1) labor values can positively predict adolescents’ mental resilience; (2) cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition play a partial mediating role in the relationship between labor values and adolescents’ psychological resilience. Among More >

Jin Yan^1,#, Liu Yang^2,#, Dongye Lyu³, Songjian Du^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 333-345, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062297 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Background: Adolescents face increasing academic and social pressures, which significantly impact their mental well-being and coping strategies. Physical activity (PA) has been recognized as crucial in promoting psychological resilience and social development. This study investigates the relationship between PA and adolescents’ coping styles, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of friendship quality and psychological resilience. By examining these associations, the study aims to provide insights into how PA contributes to adolescents’ ability to navigate challenges and develop adaptive coping mechanisms. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted in Suzhou, Jiangsu… More >

Jonghwa Lee, Youngho Kim, Dojin An^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 257-270, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061234 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: The current study aimed to perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively investigate effect of physical activity on cognitive function in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The findings of this study can offer an important basis for identifying the significance of physical activity as an important factor in designing and implementing strategies to enhance cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment. Methods: 21 articles were selected through academic databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science), and 20 Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) data and 15 Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) data were obtained. The study was conducted using the… More >

Chao Qu, Xiaoshan Jia, Haidong Zhu^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 401-420, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061059 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: Attachment is a profound and enduring connection to the emotion children progressively form with their parents as they mature. It significantly impacts the social and psychological development of kids and teenagers. This study aimed to explore the latent profiles and longitudinal transition patterns of parent-child and peer attachments among adolescents. Methods: A cohort of 914 participants from China completed the measures with a twelve-month interval. There were 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls in this survey. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was adopted to explore the distinct profiles reflecting different parent-child and peer attachment response patterns… More >

Meng Wang¹, Onkei Lei^1,2, Frankie U Kei Wong¹, Water Soi Po Wong¹, Walter Heung Chin Hui¹, Gasper Chi Hong Leong¹, Wenze Fang^1,3, Zhaowei Kong^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 363-378, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060875 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Background: This study evaluated physical fitness and mental health in young and elderly women 3 months after mild COVID-19 infection, and examined the impact of infection and age on long COVID occurrence and trajectory. Methods: There were 213 eligible female volunteers (107 young, 106 elderly) recruited approximately three months after the significant outbreak of COVID-19 in China. Participants completed a fitness test and mental health assessment using the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Self-Assessment Scale (PTSD) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory (PSQI). Results: Despite no significant difference in physical fitness, infected young and elderly females experienced poorer… More >

Huaruo Chen^1,2, Wanru Song¹, Jian Xie¹, Huadi Wang³, Feifei Zheng³, Ya Wen^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 379-400, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060370 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job, as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes with non-traditional forms of teaching and learning, and increased work pressure leading to an increase in the rate of teachers leaving the profession. Therefore, this study aims to explore the mechanism of the career calling on job burnout through career adaptability and work engagement. Methods: This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 465 primary and secondary school teachers (PSST)… More >

Xuezhi Liu^1,2, Jianxiao Wu³, Lingjing Guo⁴, Ronghuan Wang⁵, Qiang Yang¹, Baojuan Ye^1,*, Xiufeng Guo⁶

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 303-318, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060117 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to verify the causal relationship between trait aggressiveness (TA) and moral disengagement (MD), know more about the growth trajectory of MD, and explore the effects of gender and TA on the growth trajectory. Methods: We used the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire and Moral Disengagement Scale to survey 433 Chinese junior high school students longitudinally three times. Results: The results of the random intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) analysis indicated that TA positively predicted MD, while MD did not predict TA at the within-person level. Thus, TA could be considered an… More >