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  • Open Access

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    Living amongst the dead: How morticians coped during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Melissa Mashaba1, Curwyn Mapaling2,*, Wandile F. Tsabedze3

    Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 29-35, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.066007 - 30 April 2025

    Abstract The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic introduced significant psychosocial stressors for morticians in South Africa, yet their coping mechanisms remain underexplored. This study investigated how South African morticians (N = 10, Black males) coped with these stressors during the pandemic through semi-structured interviews. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) informed thematic analysis identified five themes: (i) death overload distress associated with trauma and fear of exposure; (ii) insomnia due to worry, workload, and fear of infection; (iii) stigmatisation from community avoidance and negative perceptions; (iv) social isolation and anxiety related to emotional disconnection, personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, More >

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    Mental health literacy in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

    Daniel Lesiba Letsoalo1,*, Mahlatsi Venolia Semenya2, Anastasia Julia Ngobe1, Joy Katlego Hlokwe1

    Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 159-165, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065764 - 30 April 2025

    Abstract There has been an increase in mental health problems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Considering this, it is critical to track the region’s level of mental health literacy (MHL) to identify key mental health priorities and to direct the most effective interventions. The purpose of this study was to review the existing literature on MHL in sub-Saharan Africa. EBSCOhost (inclusive of Academic Search Ultimate, MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, APA Psych Articles, and Global Health), CINAHL with full text, Wiley Online Library, Taylor and Francis Online Journals and Google Scholar databases were searched to retrieve relevant articles. The study… More >

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    How Does Physical Activity Shape Adolescents’ Coping Skills? Unveiling the Chain Mediation of Friendship Quality and Psychological Resilience

    Jin Yan1,#, Liu Yang2,#, Dongye Lyu3, Songjian Du1,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 333-345, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062297 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Background: Adolescents face increasing academic and social pressures, which significantly impact their mental well-being and coping strategies. Physical activity (PA) has been recognized as crucial in promoting psychological resilience and social development. This study investigates the relationship between PA and adolescents’ coping styles, with a particular focus on the mediating roles of friendship quality and psychological resilience. By examining these associations, the study aims to provide insights into how PA contributes to adolescents’ ability to navigate challenges and develop adaptive coping mechanisms. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted in Suzhou, Jiangsu… More >

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    The Relationship between Parenting Stress and Parenting Burnout in Parents of Children with Autism: The Chain Mediating Role of Social Support and Coping Strategies

    Jun Zhang1,#,*, Li Wang1,#, 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 >

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    Association between Mental Distress and Weight-Related Self-Stigma via Problematic Social Media and Smartphone Use among Malaysian University Students: An Application of the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition- Execution (I-PACE) Model

    Wan Ying Gan1,#,*, Wei-Leng Chin2,3,#, Shih-Wei Huang4,5, Serene En Hui Tung6, Ling Jun Lee1, Wai Chuen Poon7, Yan Li Siaw8, Kerry S. O’Brien9, Iqbal Pramukti10, Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr11, Jung-Sheng Chen12, Mark D. Griffiths13, Chung-Ying Lin10,11,14,15,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 319-331, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060049 - 31 March 2025

    Abstract Background: Weight-related self-stigma (WRSS) is prevalent among individuals with different types of weight status and is associated with a range of negative health outcomes. Social support and coping models explain how individuals may use different coping methods to deal with their mental health needs. Psychological distress (e.g., depression and stress) could lead to overuse of social media and smartphones. When using social media or smartphones, individuals are likely to be exposed to negative comments regarding weight/shape/size posted on the social media. Consequently, individuals who experience problematic social media use (PSMU) or problematic smartphone use (PSPU)… More >

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    The Influence of Gratitude on Coping Strategies: Indirect Effect Testing from Longitudinal Data

    Jun Zhang1,2,#,*, Junqiao Guo3,#

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.2, pp. 193-214, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.058022 - 03 March 2025

    Abstract Background: The academic community is increasingly interested in understanding the mechanisms through which gratitude influences coping strategies. In addition, the role of gratitude in fostering long-term resilience and mental health outcomes has garnered significant attention. This study explores the mechanisms through which gratitude affects problem-focused coping strategies and emotion-focused coping strategies by constructing models involving gratitude, perceived social support, self-esteem, and problem-focused coping strategies, as well as models involving gratitude, perceived social support, self-esteem, and emotion-focused coping strategies. Methods: A longitudinal survey was conducted on 1666 Chinese university students using highly reliable and valid scales,… More >

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    Associations between Rejective Parenting Style and Academic Anxiety among Chinese High School Students: The Chain Mediation Effect of Self-Concept and Positive Coping Style

    Dexian Li1, Wencan Li2, Xin Lin3,*, Xingchen Zhu4,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.1, pp. 1-17, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.058744 - 31 January 2025

    Abstract Background: The phenomenon of academic anxiety has been demonstrated to exert a considerable influence on students’ academic engagement, leading to the emergence of a phenomenon known as “learned helplessness” and undermining the self-confidence and motivation of high school students. Using acceptance-rejection theory, this study elucidated how a rejective parenting style affects Chinese high school students’ academic anxiety and explored the urban-rural heterogeneity of this relationship. Methods: Data were analyzed using a stratified whole-cluster random sampling method. There are a total of 30,000 high school students in the three regions of northern and central China (from… More >

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    REVIEW

    Progress in Research on the Impact of Religious Psychological Coping on the Holistic Well-Being of Cancer Patients and Relevant Factors

    Jing Li1, Minghui Li2,*, Guanghuan Xie3

    Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 249-255, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.056994 - 04 December 2024

    Abstract This study reviews the historical development, current applications, and multifaceted impacts of religious psychological coping on the physical and mental health of cancer patients. As a method for coping with life’s pressures through religious beliefs or activities, religious psychological coping has been proven to alleviate the negative emotions of cancer patients and enhance their spiritual well-being and quality of life (QOL). Research indicates that religious faith can alleviate the physical symptoms of cancer patients, extend survival time, reduce the fear of death, assist in coping with treatment side effects, and improve self-efficacy and overall quality More >

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    Construction and Validation of a Chinese Translation of the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale, Adolescent Edition

    Peichao Xie1,#, Kexu Chen1,#, Yuxuan Ji1, Qi Wang1, Kaiyun Li1,*, Fanlu Jia1, Ting Peng2

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.11, pp. 887-895, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056305 - 28 November 2024

    Abstract Background: Coping self-efficacy can help individuals mitigate the adverse emotional impacts of stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions, and it also influences individuals’ academic performance, including school adjustment and academic burnout. It is an important factor affecting the mental health of adolescents. However, there is no measurement tool specifically designed for adolescent populations in China. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the applicability of the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) among Chinese adolescents. Methods: In September 2023, this study collected data through online questionnaires and ultimately conducted item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory… More >

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    Promoting International Students’ Mental Health Unmet Needs: An Integrative Review

    Carmen Hei Man Shek1,*, Sally Wai Chi Chan2, Michelle Anne Stubbs1, Regina Lai Tong Lee1,3,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.11, pp. 905-924, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055706 - 28 November 2024

    Abstract Background: There are increasing concerns about the mental health needs of international students. Previous studies report that international students experience additional challenges and higher levels of stress compared to domestic students. This integrative review aimed to identify perceived stressors, coping strategies and factors that contributed to accessing mental health services of international students. Methods: A systematic search was performed between January 2010 and December 2023 using PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, the Cochrane Library, Scopus and PsycINFO databases. A manual search was also performed that included reference lists of included articles; data was extracted and reviewed by… More >

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