Yao-Chung Cheng^1,2, Der-Fa Chen^3,*, Kai-Jie Chen⁴, Kun-Yi Chen⁵, Wen-Ling Ke⁶, Xie-Chuan Qiu⁶, Min-Han Chung⁶

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077564 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: Smartphone addiction has become a salient mental health concern among university students. Although the Big Five personality traits are associated with problematic smartphone use, less is known about the psychological mechanisms linking personality to addictive smartphone behavior. This study examined whether mindfulness functions as a self-regulatory mechanism linking personality traits to smartphone addiction. Method: A cross-sectional survey was administered to Taiwanese university students (N = 665). Partial least squares structural equation modeling with bootstrapping was used to test direct and indirect associations among the Big Five traits, mindfulness, and smartphone addiction. Results: Mindfulness was negatively associated… More >

Salvatore G. Chiarella^1,*, Alessandro Frolli¹, Antonella Cavallaro^1,2, Antonino Raffone^3,4, Luca Simione^1,5

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.072949 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: Virtues have been recognized as central to human flourishing and psychological well-being. This study tested whether three dispositional virtues, i.e., mindfulness, gratitude, and forgiveness, show distinct and overlapping associations with psychological distress, subjective well-being, and emotion-regulation difficulties in adults. Methods: A sample of Italian community adults (N = 211; 151 women, 60 men; mean age = 28.63, standard deviation [SD] = 10.89) completed self-report questionnaires assessing mindfulness, gratitude, forgiveness, psychological distress (stress, anxiety, and depression), psychological well-being (subjective happiness, life satisfaction), and emotion regulation difficulties. Sex, age, and lifetime meditation experience were covariates. Results: Correlation analysis… More >

Lauren Martin^1,*, Henry D. Mason², Juan A. Nel³

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.2, pp. 301-307, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.073424 - 29 April 2026

Abstract This study explored how psychology educators in South Africa can be professionally developed to embed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles into their pedagogy, thereby enhancing psychological flexibility among postgraduate students. Using a Collaborative Action Research approach, seven educators and thirteen students participated in a ten-month intervention comprising four iterative cycles of training, implementation, and reflection. The thematic analysis found that ACT-informed pedagogy not only promoted student resilience, present-moment awareness (mindfulness), and values-based engagement (authenticity) but also catalysed shifts in educator identity toward more reflexive teaching. Students cultivated resilience by learning to tolerate emotional discomfort More >

Jia Wu^1,#, Wei Luo^2,#, Qianguo Xiao¹, Qinhong Xie¹, Xiaodong Li¹, Taiyong Bi^1,*, Hui Kou^1,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 97-106, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.072761 - 26 February 2026

Abstract This study examines the mediating role of positive psychological capital and the moderating role of ethnicity in the relationship between mindfulness and internalizing/externalizing problems among adolescents. The study sample comprized Chinese adolescents (N = 637 ethnic minority; females = 40.97%, meam age = 12.68, SD = 0.49 years; N = 636 Han; females = 49.06%, mean age = 12.71, SD = 0.47 years). The participants completed the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure, the Positive Psycap Questionnaire, and the Youth Self-Report. Results from the moderated mediation analysis showed mindfulness was negatively associated with both internalizing and externalizing More >

Xiang Deng^1,2, Zaida Nor binti Zainudin^1,*, Xiaoling Wang², Wan Norhayati Wan Othman¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 9-20, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.072027 - 26 February 2026

Abstract Mindfulness would enhance university students’ emotional well-being and study engagement. However, the role of affect (positive and negative emotions) and psychological resources (psychological capital) linking mindfulness to study engagement remain underexplored. This cross-sectional study surveyed 688 Chinese university students (females = 413, mean age = 20.3, SD = 0.83), using validated self-report measures of mindfulness, positive and negative emotions, psychological capital, and study engagement. Structural equation modeling and bias-corrected bootstrap analyses (5000 resamples) revealed that mindfulness directly enhanced positive emotions, psychological capital, and study engagement, while reducing negative emotions. Positive emotions partially mediated the positive… More >

Jinpan Wang^1,#, Yue Yuan^2,#,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071212 - 28 January 2026

Abstract Background: Childhood leukemia, a malignant proliferative disorder of the hematopoietic system and the most common childhood cancer, poses a significant threat to the lives and health of affected children. For parents, a leukemia diagnosis in their child is a profoundly traumatic event. As primary caregivers, they endure immense psychological distress and caregiving stress throughout the prolonged and demanding treatment process, which can adversely affect their own well-being and caregiving capacity. However, the psychological mechanisms, such as the role of mindfulness, linking caregiver stress to parental coping strategies remain underexplored, and evidence-based interventions to support these parents… More >

Jingyuan Yu, Xueyan Wei^*, Jinghui Wang

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1929-1948, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071233 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: Chinese elementary students face mental health challenges due to excessive academic pressures. Previous research has indicated that resilience is crucial for improving their mental health, which is fostered by a supportive family environment. This study, therefore, explored the impact of family organization on children’s resilience and examined whether proactive coping and mindfulness mediate this relationship. Methods: Data were collected from 702 elementary school students (grades 3–6) in 3 cities in China using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Validated scales measured family organization, proactive coping, mindfulness, and resilience. The hypothesized model was tested using Structural Equation Modeling… More >

Junhe Cui¹, Kyungsik Kim^1,*, Sihong Sui^1,*, Zixiang Zhou², Gong Cheng¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.10, pp. 1553-1575, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.068523 - 31 October 2025

Abstract Background: Psychological stress from academic and athletic demands adversely affects college athletes’ mental health, the underlying mechanisms of this relationship remain insufficiently understood. Therefore, this study focuses on the Chinese college athletes and explores the relationship among mindfulness, stress coping, burnout, and mental health. Methods: The study used a sample of 500 student athletes from five higher sports colleges in China, collected data on various variables using standardized psychometric instruments, and analyzed the path relationships and mediating effects among the variables using structural equation modeling (SEM) and bootstrap methods. Results: Mindfulness significantly improved stress coping ability… More >

Chuan-Chung Hsieh¹, Wei-Cheng Chien^1,2,*, Ting-Jung Chang¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.5, pp. 599-607, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.066823 - 24 October 2025

Abstract This study examined how trait mindfulness relates to grit and resilience in students and whether flow mediates these links. The study sample comprised 432 gifted and talented music students (females = 275, mean age = 14.52, SD = 0.50). The students completed four measures assessing trait mindfulness, flow, grit, and resilience, each with established psychometric validity and reliability. The findings from structural equation modeling indicate trait mindfulness had substantial direct effects on flow, resilience, and grit among students. Flow had a significant mediating effect on the relationship between trait mindfulness and grit for enhanced grit. More >

Hui Yang¹, Yijie Li^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1279-1300, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.068399 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Background: Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) represents a substantial affective barrier that undermines cognitive performance, motivation, and retention in language learners. Emerging evidence highlights mindfulness-based interventions as promising strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and reducing anxiety across educational contexts. This review synthesizes current research on mindfulness as a psychological intervention, aims to evaluate its efficacy in alleviating FLA, and discusses its broader implications for health-focused educational policy and practice. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically reviewed studies examining the relationships between mindfulness and FLA. Our search of four major databases (November 2023) initially identified 346 articles… More >