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 >

Traci N. Adams^1,#,*, Haley Belt^1,#, E. Whitney Pollio², Leah Cohen¹, Roma M. Mehta¹, Hetal J. Patel¹, Rosechelle M. Ruggiero¹, Carol S. North³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1369-1382, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066495 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Background: While quantitative research has determined that emotional distress and psychiatric illness among frontline healthcare workers increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, detailed qualitative data describing their personal experiences are needed in order to make appropriate plans to address provider mental health in future pandemics. This study aims to further explore the psychological effects of the pandemic on COVID-19 ICU clinicians and administrators through focus groups. Methods: Two separate 2-h focus groups of physicians were conducted, one with frontline faculty clinicians and another with administrators. Qualitative data analysis was conducted. Results: In September and November 2023, volunteer… More >

Miao Wang¹, Menglin Zhao¹, Dangyang Ma¹, Xinyu Ji¹, Donghe Li², Zhansheng Xu^1,3,4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.8, pp. 1165-1180, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.067133 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Background: With the proliferation of smartphones, adolescent mobile phone dependency has intensified, potentially precipitating academic burnout and other adverse outcomes among students. Contemporary study mostly examines college populations, resulting in a lack of exploration on the internal mechanisms connecting mobile phone dependency to academic burnout. In addition to analysing the chain-mediated effects of sleep quality and cognitive flexibility, this study sought to provide theoretical insights for prevention by applying the Conservation of Resources theory to examine the relationship between academic burnout and mobile phone dependency among middle and high school students. Methods: A cluster convenience… More >

Zhimei Cai^1,2,*, Faridah Mydin Kutty^1,*, Muhammad Syawal Amran¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.6, pp. 753-769, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.064983 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Background: considering the significant issue of learning burnout among university students, it is essential to investigate the connection between mindfulness and learning burnout. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to thoroughly examine the direct and indirect relationships between mindfulness and learning burnout. Methods: a comprehensive literature search was conducted in Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases until 07 July 2024. A comprehensive literature review analysis of 19 articles was included, which identified three dimensions of learning burnout: emotions, behaviors, and outcomes, determined the indirect and direct relationships between mindfulness and learning burnout, and… More >

Ruijun Song^*, Xichen Qin, Xiaomei Yang, Mei Wu, Jinyu Hong, Youping Cao, Yuting Ning

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 265-270, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065778 - 30 June 2025

Abstract The current study conducted the psychological capital profiles and the relation between profile memberships and learning burnout among undergraduates. Participants were 541 Chinese undergraduates ranging from 18 to 21 years old (48.2% male; Mean years = 19.54, SD = 1.09 years). Latent profile analysis revealed three categories of psychological capital profile consistent high psychological capital profile (50.5%), consistent low psychological capital profile (38.1%), and dominate loss-orientated psychological capital profile (11.4%). The undergraduates in consistent high profile reported high self-efficacy, resilience, hope, and optimism. Consistent low profile characterized by a little low (~0.50 SD below the M) self-efficacy, resilience, More >

Pei Jiang¹, Ziyue Shu¹, Shuqin Li^1,*, Qianrong Liu², Weihua Wang¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 127-133, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065777 - 30 April 2025

Abstract This longitudinal study investigated how self-management and learning burnout influences the relationship between habitual mobile phone use and subjective well-being among first-year university students. A sample of 1172 Chinese university students participated in a two-wave survey, with data collected six months apart at two time points (T1, T2). The results of Pearson correlation revealed that higher habitual mobile phone use at T1 was associated with lower subjective well-being at T2. Self-management was associated with healthy phone use habits and higher subjective wellbeing. Learning burnout risk was higher with habitual phone usage. Lower self-management and learning More >

Zhen-Hong Wang^1,2,*, Hai-Long Wu³

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 69-73, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065769 - 30 April 2025

Abstract We examined the mediating effect of burnout and subjective well-being on the relationship between work-family conflict and learning capacity among college teachers. Using a cross-sectional study design, 422 Chinese college teachers (females = 57.3%, mean years of service = 35.56, SD = 6.38) completed the Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire (WFCQ), the Burnout Scale (BS), the Subjective Well-Being Scale (SWBS), and the Teacher Learning Capacity Evaluation Scale (TLCES). The results indicated that work-family conflict had a direct connection with learning capacity. Moreover, work-family conflict had an indirect association with learning capacity through the sequential mediating roles of More >

Xinxin Chu^1,2, Xingyuan Sun^3,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 107-115, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065762 - 30 April 2025

Abstract The study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), work-family conflict, and burnout among remote workers, a highly relevant issue in modern working dynamics. The sample included 557 remote workers (Males = 59.1%, M_age = 31.9, SD = 4.64) including different professions (Information technology, engineers, business and management, content writers and finance) in China. Data was gathered using a cross-sectional survey utilizing standardized tools, including the Work-Family Conflict Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale. Structure equation modeling with slope checks on moderation effects was conducted. The findings indicated a significant inverse More >

Huaruo Chen^1,2, Wanru Song¹, Jian Xie¹, Huadi Wang³, Feifei Zheng³, Ya Wen^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 379-400, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060370 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Objectives: Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job, as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes with non-traditional forms of teaching and learning, and increased work pressure leading to an increase in the rate of teachers leaving the profession. Therefore, this study aims to explore the mechanism of the career calling on job burnout through career adaptability and work engagement. Methods: This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 465 primary and secondary school teachers (PSST)… More >

Jun Zhang^1,#,*, Li Wang^1,#, Shan Liu¹, Yurong Yang², Jingyi Fan³, Yijia Zhang¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 287-302, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060064 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Background: Parents of children with autism are susceptible to parenting burnout due to tremendous parenting burden and parenting challenges. Parenting burnout has a detrimental effect on both children with autism and their parents. However, the underlying mechanisms that lead to parenting burnout remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting stress and parenting burnout, along with the serial mediation effect of social support and coping strategies in the context of families with autistic children. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 231 parents of autistic children in four autism facilities located in… More >