Xiaorui Zhang^1,2,*, Chunlin Yuan³, Wei Sun⁴, Ting Wang⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-19, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.071043 - 09 December 2025

Abstract Video emotion recognition is widely used due to its alignment with the temporal characteristics of human emotional expression, but existing models have significant shortcomings. On the one hand, Transformer multi-head self-attention modeling of global temporal dependency has problems of high computational overhead and feature similarity. On the other hand, fixed-size convolution kernels are often used, which have weak perception ability for emotional regions of different scales. Therefore, this paper proposes a video emotion recognition model that combines multi-scale region-aware convolution with temporal interactive sampling. In terms of space, multi-branch large-kernel stripe convolution is used to More >

Tianyu Zhao¹, Xiaoli Zhao², Kenny S. L. Cheah^3,*, Ye Zhang³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 2023-2038, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071322 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: Despite access to university counseling services, many students underutilize them due to cultural stigma, language barriers, and perceived irrelevance. As a result, ChatGPT has emerged as an informal, always-available support system. This study investigates how international PhD students in Malaysia navigate loneliness, mental well-being, and social disconnection through interactions with Generative AI (mainly ChatGPT. Methods: Using a mixed-methods design, the study surveyed 155 international doctoral students and analyzed quantitative responses across four dimensions: loneliness, well-being (WHO-5), perceived social support, and AI-facilitated emotional support. Additionally, open-ended responses were examined using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) to identify… More >

Elçin Alaçam^1,*, Mualla Yılmaz²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1989-2005, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071033 - 31 December 2025

Abstract Background: Post-cesarean surgical site infection is a frequent complication with significant consequences for maternal, physical, and psychological well-being. This study explored women’s lived experiences of post-cesarean surgical site infection, focusing on emotional responses, treatment experiences, and perceived psychosocial impact. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 23 patients hospitalized due to post-cesarean surgical site infection, selected through purposeful sampling between 15 August 2022, and 15 January 2024. Results: The mean age of the participants in the study was 28.69 ± 5.07 years. Of them, 13 were high school graduates, and 22… More >

Zhenhong Wang^1,2, Hailong Wu^3,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.6, pp. 863-869, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.073522 - 30 December 2025

Abstract We examined the direct relationship between childhood emotional abuse and depression in adolescents and the mediating roles of resilience and self-efficacy in that relationship. Using a cross-sectional study design, 636 Chinese adolescents (Girls = 48.6%, mean years of service = 15.8, SD = 1.9) completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), the Ego-Resiliency Scale (ERS), the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Mediation analysis revealed that childhood emotional abuse significantly predicted higher levels of depression. Moreover, resilience and self-efficacy were found to mediate this relationship both independently and sequentially. Specifically, resilience accounted More >

Wenjie Qiu¹, Jiyuan Wang², Zheng Zhang^3,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.6, pp. 815-823, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.070151 - 30 December 2025

Abstract This study examined emotional exhaustion and family support in the relationship between leader workaholism and employee work fatigue. The participants were 408 employed adults (74% female, age range 25 to 27 years) across five industries: sales (31.65%), finance (25.32%), education (20.25%), public administration (12.66%), and technology (10.13%), from 79 work teams in China. Survey data were collected at three time points over a three-month period. The results from structural equation modeling indicated that leader workaholism was associated with higher employee work fatigue. Emotional exhaustion mediated the relationship, contributing to higher levels of employee fatigue. Furthermore, More >

Su Li¹, Nooreen Noordin², Dan Wang^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1797-1812, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072301 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Background: Communication barriers are a critical yet underexplored determinant of psychological well-being in oncology care, particularly among rural Chinese patients treated in urban hospitals. This study examined how Mandarin proficiency influences emotional distress and identified implications for mental health promotion. Methods: A sequential mixed-methods design was adopted. Quantitative data were collected from 180 rural cancer patients using the Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Distress Thermometer (DT). Multiple linear regressions estimated covariate-adjusted associations between Mandarin proficiency and distress outcomes, controlling for demographic and clinical factors. Semi-structured interviews with 20… More >

Hua Pang^*, Xiaoyi Jin

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1709-1728, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.070803 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Background: Live streaming has become a globally prevalent form of digital entertainment, particularly among young audiences, fostering new modes of online engagement through real-time interaction. However, excessive use may lead to addictive behaviors in certain users. Current research on live-streaming addiction remains limited, with prior studies focusing primarily on socio-psychological drivers rather than the role of technological affordances. To address this gap, this study develops a conceptual model based on socio-technical systems and attachment theory to investigate how emotional and functional attachment mediate the relationship between platform features and addictive behavior. Methods: A total of 533… More >

Wei Zhu, Yan Song, Di Chen, Huimin Chen, Dingding Zhang, Lu Chen^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1681-1694, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.070461 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Objectives: Fear of recurrence (FoR) is a common psychological burden in cerebral glioma patients. Spousal emotional support and self-disclosure may help mitigate FoR, yet their roles in this population are unclear. This study aimed to explore the association between FoR, spousal emotional support, and self-disclosure in patients with cerebral glioma. Methods: Patients with cerebral glioma were assessed using the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF), Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), Distress Disclosure Index (DDI), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ). Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationships among the scale scores, while multiple linear… More >

Huanfang Wang^1,*, Xinyi Li¹, Fangfang Zhao², Ximeng Cui³, Weijian Li⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1813-1827, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069623 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Background: In China, the policy of rotating teachers between urban and rural schools has been implemented to reduce educational disparities and ensure equitable access to quality education. These teachers face unique professional and emotional challenges during the rotation process, making their emotional labor a critical factor influencing their job performance. This study aimed to explore the relationship between rotating teachers’ emotional labor strategies and job performance. Methods: This study conducted a cross-sectional survey among 577 rotating teachers selected through stratified random sampling from primary and secondary schools in mainland China. Date were collected using the Teacher… More >

Zhi-Yun Zhang^1,*, Yaqiong Wu¹, Chenshi Deng², Peng Wang³, Weiguaju Nong^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.10, pp. 1533-1551, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.070883 - 31 October 2025

Abstract Objectives: Medical students often rely on recreational internet media to relieve the stress caused by immense academic and life pressures, and among these media, short-form videos, which are an emerging digital medium, have gradually become the mainstream choice of students to relieve their stress. However, the addiction caused by their usage has attracted the widespread attention of both academia and society, which is why the purpose of this study is to systematically explore the underlying mechanisms that link perceived stress, entertainment gratification, emotional gratification, short-form video usage intensity, and short-form video addiction based on multiple… More >