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 >

Ji-eun Yu¹, Eunji Ahn², Hanbit Jin², Dongsu Kim^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1353-1367, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.067407 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Background: Patients with cancer are confronted not only with physical changes and pain but also with significant psychological challenges, including distress, anxiety, and depression, as a consequence of their diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing anxiety or depression in patients with cancer, examine the relationship between the duration since cancer diagnosis and psychological state, and explore the association between these factors and the use of Korean medicine (KM). Methods: This study utilized data from the 2018 Korea Health Panel spanning 2008 to 2018. The analysis focused on adult participants (aged… More >

Jaehyun Kim¹, Junhyoung Kim², Chungsup Lee³, Marcos Ardon Lobos¹, Na Young Kim^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.8, pp. 1087-1099, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.064617 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Background: While traditional meditation practices are known for their mental health benefits, they often face limitations such as restricted access and environmental distractions. To address these challenges and enhance meditation effectiveness, this study implemented an immersive virtual reality meditation (IVRM) program and examined its potential mental health benefits among university students—a population that frequently experiences significant psychological distress. Methods: Nineteen university students participated in eight 15-min sessions of an IVRM program designed to promote mindfulness and relaxation over the course of one month. Perceived stress and anxiety levels were assessed using validated self-report measures at… More >

Hao Fang^1,2, Hongyun Guo¹, Yinchao Chen³, Hui Shi⁴, Yihan Gan⁵, Lin Li^6,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1051-1069, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066369 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Objectives: Emotional stress is a significant public health challenge. Virtual reality (VR) offers the potential for aiding emotional recovery. This study explores the impact of VR environment design factors on emotional recovery, examining underlying mechanisms through physiological indicators and behavioral responses. Methods: Two experiments were conducted. Experiment 1 employed a 4 [Scene Type: real environment (RE), virtual scenes that restore the RE (VR), virtual scenes that incorporate natural window view design (VR-W), and a no-scene control condition (CTL)] × 3 (Experimental Phase: baseline, emotion arousal, recovery) mixed design (N = 33). Participants viewed a 4-min… More >

Gracia Cristina Villodres^1,#,*, Federico Salvador-Pérez², José Joaquín Muros¹, Rocío Vizcaíno-Cuenca^3,4,#

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 877-899, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066137 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Background: University students face significant challenges in maintaining healthy physical activity (PA) and dietary habits, and they often fall short of global health recommendations. Psychological factors such as social physique anxiety, body image concerns, and self-objectification may act as barriers to PA engagement, influencing both mental and physical health. The present study constructed a structural equation model (SEM) to examine the relationship between body image-related psychological factors and resistance to PA in university students from southern Spain. Methods: A cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 519 university students (74% females, 26% males; Mean age… More >

Ronghua Wen¹, Lan Luo^2,*, Shiping Luo³, Tianlin Chen², Meng Fan¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 231-239, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065770 - 30 June 2025

Abstract This study investigated the relationship between social anxiety and problematic Internet use in college students, and how it is moderated by attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Participants were 1451 Chinese college students (female = 60.2%; mean age = 19.85 years, SD = 1.89 years). They completed the Interaction Anxiousness Scale, the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale-Short Form, and the Problematic Internet Use Scale. The results revealed that college students with higher social anxiety reported greater severity of problematic Internet use. Moreover, students with negative attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help also reported More >

Chengcheng Sha, Lin Wang, Xiaolei Pan^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 207-214, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065761 - 30 June 2025

Abstract This study investigated the relationship between AI anxiety and deviant behavior, as well as the roles of emotional exhaustion and leader support in this context. The sample comprised 381 Chinese e-commerce employees (72.7% female, age range 21–36 years). The results of the Process model analysis indicate that AI anxiety significantly is associated with higher deviant behaviour. Emotional exhaustion partially mediates this relationship between AI anxiety and employee deviant behavior exacerbating deviant behaviour. Leader support moderates the AI anxiety effect on emotional exhaustion such that when leader support is low. AI anxiety is associated with higher More >

Abdullah A. Alharbi¹, Ahmad Y. Alqassim^1,*, Mohammad A. Jareebi¹, Ahmad A. Alharbi², Nada M. Makein¹, Fatimah H. Al Ghazwi³, Seba Y. Muzaiiadi³, Joud N. Refaei³, Revan A. Arishi³, Bashaer A. Al Rajhi³, Fatima A. Aqili³, Saleha M. Ayoub³, Mohammed A. Muaddi¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.5, pp. 701-716, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062924 - 05 June 2025

Abstract Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women, has substantial physical and psychological impacts. While the physical manifestations of PCOS are well established, the psychological burden, especially anxiety, is understudied in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among females with PCOS compared to those without PCOS, and to identify the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with anxiety in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2023 using an Arabic self-administered online questionnaire distributed via social… More >

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 >

Haohan Zhao¹, Xingchen Zhu², Wencan Li^3,*, Xin Lin^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 517-540, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062739 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Despite increasing attention to parental educational anxiety in China’s educational system, the underlying mechanisms through which this anxiety affects adolescent academic performance remain unclear. This study aims to investigate how parental educational anxiety influences academic outcomes through depression and self-efficacy while considering the role of problematic social media use in today’s digital age. Methods: Data analysis was conducted using stratified random cluster sampling techniques. Participants for this study were recruited from middle and high schools in China. The sample comprised 2579 traditional two-parent families, each consisting of a pair of parents and one child.… More >