Hao Fang¹, Xiaoyu Xu^2,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 151-157, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065786 - 30 April 2025

Abstract This study explored the relationship between perceived social support and employment anxiety among Chinese college students, as well as the mediating and moderating effects of psychological resilience and career adaptability on this relationship. A total of 1928 college students (females = 1371, mean age = 20.42, SD = 1.05) completed the Perceived Social Support Scale, Employment Anxiety Questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale. Mediation analysis results showed that psychological resilience mediated the relationship between perceived social support and employment anxiety for lower employment anxiety. Career adaptability moderated the mediating effect of psychological resilience More >

Youming Song^*, Yuxin Li, Yin Wang, Yuan Xie, Gang Qiao, Jingyi Chen

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 51-59, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065781 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Although numerous findings show that people experience both positive and negative experiences with regards to solitude, the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience remains unclear. The current study investigated the extent to which emotion regulation may play a suppressive role in the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience. Questionnaires on solitude capacity, emotion regulation, and emotional experience were completed by a sample of Chinese college students (n = 844; 432 females; Mean_age = 19.79 years, SD = 1.43 years). The results of the indirect effect test showed that cognitive reappraisal suppresses the prediction of solitude More >

Siqi Ma^*, Pei Zhang

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 135-141, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065759 - 30 April 2025

Abstract This study aimed to explore how core self-evaluations and gender influence interpersonal adjustment and depression risk. Participants were 1748 college students (female = 59.73%, male = 40.27%, mean age = 18.71 years, SD = 0.78 years). The students completed the Interpersonal Adjustment Scale for College Students, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and Core Self-evaluation Scale. The results of Linear regression and mediated moderated effects modeling revealed that college students with higher interpersonal adjustment and core self-evaluation scores were at lower risk for depression. Core self-evaluation mediated the relationship between interpersonal adjustment and depression in More >

Lan Luo^1,2, Yangyang Zhan^1,2, Xinna Hu², Jingjie Zhou^1,2, Haibin Li^2,3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 541-559, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061043 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Objectives: The prevalence of cyber-aggression is increasing worldwide, resulting in significant negative impacts on both perpetrators and victims. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cyber-ostracism and cyber-aggression among college students, clarify the role of various types of rumination in this dynamic. Methods: A total of 1198 Chinese college students (67.4% female; mean age 20.78 years; SD = 1.12) were recruited through cluster random sampling and completed the Cyber-ostracism Experience Scale (COES), Positive and Negative Rumination Scale (PANRS), and Adolescent Online Aggression Behavior Scale (AOABS). The structural equation model (SEM) was employed to examine the… More >

Ye Hoon Lee¹, Juhee Hwang^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.2, pp. 179-191, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060685 - 03 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: Recent research has shown that college students experience high levels of stress from various sources, which contribute to heightened rates of psychological distress and make them particularly vulnerable to mental health issues. Hence, we conducted a study, aimed to analyze the influence of a mobile-based walking routine on mental health outcomes, such as perceived stress and positive and negative affect. Methods: The participants were divided into two groups: the walking group (N = 23) and the control group (N = 24). The walking group engaged in an approximately 25-min walking session for at least 3 days… More >

Sisi Li¹, Weijian Fu^1,*, Wenyi Liu^2,*, Nailiang Zhong³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.2, pp. 137-159, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.059866 - 03 March 2025

Abstract Background: Restrained eating, often motivated by the desire to control weight, is prevalent among young female college students and is considered a risk factor for eating disorders. Negative evaluation fear, exacerbated by social pressure, peer comparison, and academic stress, has been identified as a potential contributor to restrained eating behavior. However, research exploring the relationship between negative evaluation fear and restrained eating, particularly in the context of self-esteem and physical appearance perfectionism, remains limited. This study aims to investigate these relationships and design an intervention program to reduce restrained eating behaviors in female college students.… More >

Xiumei Chen^1,2, Xiaobing Lu^3,*, Yufu Ning¹, Lifeng Wang¹, Jeffrey H. Gamble⁴, Xianhe Chen⁵, Xingyong Jiang⁶, I-Hua Chen^7,*, Peijin Lin⁸

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.1, pp. 51-63, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057750 - 31 January 2025

Abstract Background: Resilience is crucial for medical college students to thrive in the highly stressful environment of medical education. However, the prevalence of problematic internet use (PIU) in this population may negatively impact their resilience. This study investigated the influence of problematic online gaming (PG) and problematic social media use (PSMU) on the resilience of medical college students in China. Methods: A sample of 5075 first-year medical college students from four Chinese universities was studied. PG served as the independent variable, resilience as the dependent variable, fatigue as the mediator, and PSMU as the moderator. Structural… More >

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

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 >

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

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 >

Wenjuan Zhang¹, Menglin Xu², Yujuan Feng³, Zhixiong Mao^4,*, Zengyin Yan⁵

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 611-622, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.052730 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Exercise procrastination is prevalent among college students, causing decline in physical fitness. It is imperative to investigate the mechanism affecting college students’ physical activity behaviors. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of procrastination on college students’ physical exercise behavior, and the chain mediation effects of exercise commitment and action control (AC), to provide a theoretical basis for interventions targeting physical exercise behavior among college students. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted using convenience sampling. The General Procrastination Scale, Exercise Commitment Scale, Action Control Scale, and Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 questionnaires were used.… More >