Shanshan Xu¹, Liang Hu^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.6, pp. 771-785, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.064984 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Background: The Canadian 24-h movement guidelines (24-HMG) emphasize the holistic consideration of physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, and sleep in shaping health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the associations between meeting 24-HMG and emotion regulation-related indicators among children and adolescents. Methods: A total of 534 Chinese children and adolescents aged 12.94 ± 1.10 years (49.81% males) participated in this study and completed self-report measures assessing 24-h movement behaviors, emotion regulation strategies, emotion regulation flexibility, and regulatory emotional self-efficacy. Results: Only 7.12% of the participants adhered to two or all three guidelines. The number of guidelines More >

Shazia Rehman^1,2, Erum Rehman^3,*, Mehmood Ahmad⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.6, pp. 823-843, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.063582 - 30 June 2025

Abstract Objectives: Emotional exhaustion among healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists, significantly impacts their well-being and efficacy in patient care. Understanding the psychological mechanisms contributing to emotional exhaustion is essential for developing effective interventions. The present research sought to investigate the potential mediating roles of rumination and coping strategies (adaptive and maladaptive) in the relationship between perceived stress and emotional exhaustion among pharmacists. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between September 2023 and January 2024 involving 576 pharmacists working in public hospitals in Punjab who met the inclusion criteria and actively participated in the study. We employed… More >

Yali Zhang¹, Hao Jiang¹, Yuewen Bian², Fuhai Zhang^1,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 271-275, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065774 - 30 June 2025

Abstract This study aimed to determine the reliability, validity and measurement invariance of scores from the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-8 in Chinese context. A total of 1114 Chinese adolescents were participants in three phases: N = 424 for the initial DERS-8 measure completion; N = 586 the DERS-8, General Anxiety Disorder Scale, Depression Scale and Emotion Regulation Scale completion, with an interval of one month. Then an additional 104 adolescents also completed DERS-8, General Anxiety Disorder Scale, Depression Scale and Emotion Regulation Scale. Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed the one-factor model of the 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 >

Youming Song^*, Yuxin Li, Yin Wang, Yuan Xie, Gang Qiao, Jingyi Chen

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 51-59, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065781 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Although numerous findings show that people experience both positive and negative experiences with regards to solitude, the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience remains unclear. The current study investigated the extent to which emotion regulation may play a suppressive role in the relationship between solitude capacity and emotional experience. Questionnaires on solitude capacity, emotion regulation, and emotional experience were completed by a sample of Chinese college students (n = 844; 432 females; Mean_age = 19.79 years, SD = 1.43 years). The results of the indirect effect test showed that cognitive reappraisal suppresses the prediction of solitude More >

Huan Ma¹, Jinmei Zou^1,*, Ying Zhong²

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 21-27, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065766 - 30 April 2025

Abstract This study explored the mediating role of moral courage in the relationship between emotional intelligence and perceptions of patient safety competence among nursing students in clinical practice. The study sample comprised 220 nursing students from a teaching hospital (female = 93.6%; mean age = 20.64 years, SD = 1.78 years). Nursing students completed standardized measures of Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Moral Courage Scale, and the Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey. Following hierarchical regression analysis and bootstrap analysis, the results showed that emotional intelligence and moral courage significantly predicted high levels of the perceptions 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 >

Ran Ma^1,#, Chunyang Zhang^2,#, Wei Xu^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 469-483, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060351 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Maintaining optimal quality of life (QoL) is a pivotal for “successful aging”. Understanding how the QoL of the elderly develops and what role psychological factors play in its development will help improve QoL from a psychological perspective. Embedded within the lifespan theory of control, this longitudinal study aimed to (1) map the temporal trajectory of QoL among Chinese older adults, (2) examine differential effects of tripartite negative emotions (stress, anxiety, depression), and (3) test the moderating role of control strategies (goal engagement, goal disengagement, self-protection) in emotion-QoL dynamics. Method: A prospective cohort of 345 community-dwelling… More >

Agar Marín-Morales^1,2,*, Sofia Amaoui², Carmen Fernández-Fillol^2,3,4, Gustavo Carlo⁵, Sandra Rivas-García^2,6

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 561-576, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.058881 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Prosocial behavior plays a crucial role in improving interpersonal relationships and social well-being, especially in times of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a severe humanitarian crisis, prompting governments to implement measures such as social confinement. The main objective of the study was to analyze the psychological and sociodemographic variables that may predict prosocial behavior during quarantine. Methods: The sample consisted of 172 participants from Spain, divided into two groups based on whether they reported an increase in prosocial behaviors during quarantine. An online survey was administered to analyze the psychological and sociodemographic variables. Results: Overall, More >

Xiaomei Chao¹, Zhuo Yang², Yanhui Xiang^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 577-590, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.057295 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Understanding the factors that influence adolescent psychological resilience is critical for promoting mental health. This study explores the impact and mechanism of labor values on adolescent psychological resilience from the perspective of emotion regulation theory. Methods: This study conducted an in-depth analysis using the Labor Value Scale on 2691 elementary school upper-grade students, middle school students, and high school students. Results: The results show that: (1) labor values can positively predict adolescents’ mental resilience; (2) cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition play a partial mediating role in the relationship between labor values and adolescents’ psychological resilience. Among More >