Honggang Liu¹, Xiaobing Lu^2,*, Bin Chen¹, Xu Wang¹, Miaoyue Xia^3,4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 997-1007, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057771 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Background: With the widespread adoption of synchronous online instruction, concerns have arisen regarding teachers’ professional functioning in this new context. While previous studies have extensively explored teacher psychology, the control-value theory (CVT) provides additional insights into teachers’ experiences. As limited research has specifically addressed the psychological experiences of primary school teachers in online teaching settings, this study investigated the relationships among teachers’ online self-efficacy, anxiety, and engagement through the CVT framework. Methods: This study employed a quantitative research design, conducting a questionnaire survey of 1037 Chinese primary school teachers recruited through convenience and snowball sampling.… More >

Yunyu Shi^1,2, Fanchang Kong^1,2,*, Min Zhu³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 977-985, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057596 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Background: To reduce adolescents’ social anxiety, the study integrates external factors (social media usage) with internal factors (imaginary audience and appearance-based self-esteem) to internal mechanisms of adolescents’ social anxiety in the Internet age based on objective self-awareness theory and self-esteem importance weighting model. Methods: Utilizing the Social Media Usage Intensity Scale, Social Anxiety Scale, imaginary Audience Scale, and Physical Self Questionnaire, we surveyed 400 junior high school students from three schools in Hubei province, China. Results: A significantly positive correlation is revealed between the intensity of social media usage and both social anxiety and imaginary audience… More >

Man Liu¹, Zhuoheng Lv^1,#, Hongjing Wang^2,*, Lu Liu^1,*

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 305-316, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.054098 - 04 December 2024

Abstract Objective: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients often experience significant fear of recurrence. To facilitate precise identification and appropriate management of this fear, this study aimed to compare the efficacy and accuracy of a Backpropagation Neural Network (BPNN) against logistic regression in modeling fear of cancer recurrence prediction. Methods: Data from 596 NSCLC patients, collected between September 2023 and December 2023 at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, were analyzed. Nine clinically and statistically significant variables, identified via univariate logistic regression, were inputted into both BPNN and logistic regression models developed… More >

Tianfei Yang¹, Xianyi Long^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 719-730, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053705 - 20 September 2024

Abstract Background: Though the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, and our society gradually returns to normal, Chinese people’s work and lifestyles are still influenced by the “pandemic aftermath”. In the post-pandemic era, employees may feel uncertainty at work due to the changed organizational operations and management and perceive the external environment to be more dynamic. Both these perceptions may increase employees’ negative emotions and contribute to conflicts between work and life. Drawing from the ego depletion theory, this study aimed to examine the impact of job insecurity during the post-pandemic era on employees’ work-life conflicts, and the mediating… More >

Qian Liu^1,#, Hui Zhang^1,#, Juan Gao², Meiping Sha¹, Lijun Shen¹, Xianfeng Cheng^3,*, Hao Chen^4,*

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 213-221, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.052607 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Background: Keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) is a common malignancy characterized by a high recurrence rate and considerable psychological distress. The incidence of KC is increasing in China, raising concerns about its psychological consequences and adverse effects on quality of life. Demographic and clinical factors are thought to influence mental health outcomes in these patients. Nonetheless, data on the prevalence of anxiety in Chinese patients with KC and the factors associated with this anxiety are notably lacking. Therefore, a comprehensive investigation into the anxiety of patients with KC is imperative. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the… More >

Dawei Wang^1,#, Ranran Wang^2,#, Peng Yu^1,2,*, Xiangyin Meng², Yixin Hu^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 643-650, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.052885 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Adolescent anxiety has a significant impact on physical and mental health, and overparenting is recognized as one of the major factors affecting adolescent anxiety. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between overparenting and adolescent anxiety, while also examining the mediating role of cognitive avoidance. Methods: Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey with 1931 valid responses using the Overparenting Scale, the Cognitive Avoidance Scale, and the Anxiety Self-Rating Scale. A structural equation modelling approach was used to test the mediating role of cognitive avoidance between overparenting and adolescent anxiety and… More >

Yun-Jung Choi^1,#,*, Jae-Won Kwak^2,#, Hae-In Namgung³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.6, pp. 439-447, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.050458 - 28 June 2024

Abstract This study evaluated the state of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, general mental health, and mental well-being among citizens after a crowd-crush disaster in Korea. Individuals who experienced the crowd crush had significantly higher anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) scores than those who did not (p < 0.001). Additionally, people who avoided the disaster area had significantly higher depression and PTSD scores than those who did not avoid the area (p < 0.001). Those who directly witnessed the Seoul Halloween crowd crush had a significant difference in PTSD levels in either group than those More >

Yuetan Wang^1,2,*, Xianle Yan^1,2, Lili Liu^1,2, Xiran Lu^1,2, Lan Luo^1,2, Xiaobin Ding^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.6, pp. 429-438, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.050445 - 28 June 2024

Abstract Social anxiety (SA) is a prevalent mental health issue among adolescents, and vulnerable narcissism (VN) can exacerbate this condition. This study aims to investigate the impact of vulnerable narcissism on social anxiety in adolescents, specifically focusing on the mediating effects of self-concept clarity (SCC) and self-esteem (SE) in the relationship between vulnerable narcissism and social anxiety. Through cluster sampling, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 982 students from three secondary schools in two provinces. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results revealed that there was a significant negative correlation between vulnerable More >

Yao Wang¹, Xiaojiao Li², Panpan Yang^1,*, Zengyan Yu^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.5, pp. 335-343, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.048483 - 30 May 2024

Abstract Social anxiety is a common psychological problem among left-behind children (LBC) and has been a popular issue in recent years. Children with higher levels of social anxiety have more emotional and behavioral problems and are prone to negative life events. Although several studies have explored the differences in social anxiety between LBC and non-left-behind children (N-LBC), the findings have not been consistent. In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis method was used, with 411 papers retrieved on October 01, 2023, from Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Chinese databases (CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang) (PROSPERO… More >

Na Liu¹, Junxiu Wang^2,3, Wanli Zang^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.5, pp. 377-387, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.047808 - 30 May 2024

Abstract Objective: The importance of good sleep for energy recovery and overall physical and mental health cannot be overstated. However, the increasing competitiveness of society, diversifying lifestyles, and the rapid spread of the internet and electronic devices have significantly impacted people’s sleep patterns, particularly through bedtime procrastination. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship and underlying mechanisms between sleep determination, anxiety, and bedtime procrastination among the Chinese population. Method: The study utilized data from a national survey—the China Residents’ Sleep Condition Survey (November 2021, with 6,037 participants). By constructing mediation and moderation models, it analyzed the… More >