Dan Wu^1,2, Hongchen Luo¹, Daniel Hall³, Francis Cheung⁴, Yingrui Yin¹, Shanyue Li¹, Shuhan Jiang⁵, Duo Jiang^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083732 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Background: As social development accelerates and workforce competition intensifies, uncertainty is increasingly recognized as a core component of contemporary stress, particularly in the rapidly expanding platform (gig) economy. Platform delivery riders operate under algorithmic control, unstable income, and opaque evaluation systems, yet the magnitude and correlates of their uncertainty stress remain under-investigated. This study aimed to quantify the level of uncertainty stress among platform delivery riders and to identify work- and lifestyle-related factors associated with it. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was used. Between August and December 2022, platform delivery riders in Shenzhen and Guangzhou (two… More >

Yihong Wang^1,2, Baojuan Ye^3,*, Jing Xu⁴, Ting Chen², Xing Zhang⁵, Jin Xie⁶, Qi Dai³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083405 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: As an increasing number of college students rely on Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in academic work and social interaction, concerns about its potential negative effects have emerged. This study aims to address this gap by examining the relationship between relative deprivation and Gen AI dependency among college students. Methods: This study included 1583 college students. Four validated instruments were employed: the Relative Deprivation Scale, Psychological Entitlement Scale, Self-Handicapping Scale, and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Dependence Scale. Bivariate correlation analysis, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for testing mediation, Latent Profile Analysis (LPA), and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)… More >

Dongyoon Shin¹, Hyungsik Jo^1,*, Hyunkyun Ahn^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.082151 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Background: Adults with developmental disabilities often face reduced structured participation and weakened social networks after leaving school-based systems. Although previous studies have reported positive outcomes of inclusive dance participation, relatively little is known about how belonging, recognition, and identity-related resources are formed through participation and carried into everyday life. This study examined how adults with developmental disabilities perceived and narrated changes in emotion regulation and self-evaluation through participation in an inclusive dance company, and explored how identity-related processes of recognition, role enactment, and continuity shaped their experiences. Methods: This qualitative embedded case study was conducted within… More >

Han Qi¹, Zhihong Liu², Shanshan Zhang^1,*, Fengmin Guo³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081464 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: High school is a critical period for psychological development, during which mental health is vulnerable to family environment. According to attachment theory, adolescents exposed to conflicting family environments develop negative internal working models, characterized by doubts about the stability of parental relationships and family support (i.e., negative family representations). These negative representations constitute a cognitive basis for depression risk. However, the mediating and protective mechanisms remain unclear. Thus, the primary purpose of this study is to explore the potential effect of negative family representations on depression among high school students, focusing on the mediating role… More >

Jonghwa Lee¹, Youngho Kim^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081241 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate how environmental context modulates flow experience, mood states, and brain waves during moderate-intensity cycling. Methods: Fifty healthy adults were initially recruited; four participants withdrew during the study, resulting in a final sample of 46 participants. Flow experience was assessed using the Flow State Scale (FSS), mood states were measured using the Profile of Mood States (POMS), and cortical activity was recorded using a Quick-20 Dry EEG headset. Participants performed 300 s of moderate-intensity cycling under three environmental conditions: indoor, outdoor, and virtual reality (VR). Repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA)… More >

Wei-Lin Wang¹, Wei-Sho Ho^2,3,4, Wei-Lun Huang^5,6,7, Shu-Jou Sun^8,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080856 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Background: Equitable access to early childhood intervention (ECI) remains a persistent systemic challenge in under-resourced and rural communities, particularly for children with global developmental delay (GDD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Community-based rehabilitation programs aim to reduce this disparity by delivering services in naturalistic environments, yet empirical evidence concerning their individualized effectiveness and implementation barriers in rural settings remains limited. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory and family-centered practice, this study aimed to evaluate the preliminary effectiveness and examine the implementation challenges of a community-based ECI program for children with developmental delays in rural Taiwan. Methods: A… More >

Mingzhu Pan^1,2, Linghong Liu², Xinxing Li³, Yee Cheng Kueh⁴, Yanjie Zhang⁵, Garry Kuan^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080336 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Mental health challenges among Chinese emerging adults have increased in recent years, raising concerns about students’ psychological well-being in higher education. Brief, scalable interventions such as Brain Breaks^® may offer an effective strategy to promote mental health in higher-education settings. This study aims to examine the effects of a four-week Brain Breaks^® exercise program on mental stress, resilience, social support, and physical activity levels among Chinese emerging adults. Methods: Eighty college students (aged 19 ± 1.41 years) were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). The IG received Brain Breaks^® video-guided sessions… More >

Jian Li^1,*, Chenxi Zhang^2,*, Eryong Xue^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080105 - 31 August 2026

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 >

Gen Zhang, Ziyi Zhu^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.4, pp. 565-573, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.082111 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Concerns about the relationship between short video and dietary restraint are growing, yet few studies focus on the relationship between beauty short video engagement and dietary restraint among young women. This investigation evaluated a sample of 312 Chinese women between the ages of 18 and 35 (M = 24.37, SD = 4.95). The Beauty Short Video Engagement Scale, the Beauty Ideals Internalization Scale, the Surveillance Scale, and the Cognitive Restraint Scale were implemented. A positive correlation was observed between beauty, short video engagement and dietary restraint among young women. The relationship between beauty short video engagement, More >

Songming Liu¹, Siyuan Yin^2,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.4, pp. 701-709, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.079616 - 31 August 2026

Abstract Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping language learning, yet research often overlooks how AI-related beliefs foster character strengths. This study investigated the relationship between the perceived usefulness of GenAI and academic engagement, and the mediating role of resilience. Study participants comprised multilingual Mongolian university students (N = 421, female = 57.7%, male = 42.3%; freshmen = 26.1%, sophomores = 21.1%, juniors = 29.9%, seniors = 22.8%; mean age = 20.49, SD = 1.11). Structural equation modeling and bootstrapping procedure results indicated that the perceived usefulness of GenAI was directly associated with higher academic engagement. Furthermore, More >