Min Qu^1,2,#, Xiumei Chen^1,3,#, Yue Zhou⁴, Xuelian Wang^5,6,*, I-Hua Chen^7,8,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1029-1044, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065876 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Background: Despite growing research on parental technology use and its impacts on adolescent development, the influence of parental smartphone behavior on creativity remains understudied. This study addresses this gap by examining how parental phubbing affects adolescent creativity, exploring both direct and indirect pathways through creative self-efficacy as a mediator and problematic smartphone use (PSU) as a moderator. Methods: A total of 9111 Chinese vocational school adolescents (60.3% male; mean age = 16.88 years) were recruited via convenience sampling. Participants completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing creativity, parental phubbing, creative self-efficacy, and PSU. A moderated mediation model… More >

Wan Ying Gan^1,#,*, Wei-Leng Chin^2,3,#, Shih-Wei Huang^4,5, 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 Lin^{10,11,14,15,*}

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 >

Huiting Zou^1,2, Zheng Zhang^3,*, Peng Chen⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.11, pp. 925-934, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056444 - 28 November 2024

Abstract Background: The mental health challenges faced by police officers due to high-stress work environments necessitate effective interventions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown promise in addressing mental health issues, and this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of smartphone-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (SCBT) in improving mental health outcomes among police officers. This intervention could provide a reference for enhancing mental health literacy and resilience in this population. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) design was employed, involving 291 police officers who were randomly assigned to either the SCBT intervention group (n = 145) or the control group… More >

Chanho Park¹, Takefumi Ogawa^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 3047-3065, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048901 - 15 May 2024

Abstract Six degrees of freedom (6DoF) input interfaces are essential for manipulating virtual objects through translation or rotation in three-dimensional (3D) space. A traditional outside-in tracking controller requires the installation of expensive hardware in advance. While inside-out tracking controllers have been proposed, they often suffer from limitations such as interaction limited to the tracking range of the sensor (e.g., a sensor on the head-mounted display (HMD)) or the need for pose value modification to function as an input interface (e.g., a sensor on the controller). This study investigates 6DoF pose estimation methods without restricting the tracking… More >

Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr^1,#, Chirawat Paratthakonkun^2,#, Usanut Sangtongdee^3,4,*, Iqbal Pramukti⁵, Ira Nurmala⁶, Kanokwan Angkasith⁷, Weena Thanachaisakul⁷, Jatuphum Ketchatturat⁸, Mark D. Griffiths⁹, Yi-Kai Kao^10,*, Chung-Ying Lin^1,5,11,12

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.4, pp. 293-302, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.047023 - 04 May 2024

Abstract Background: In recent years, there has been increased research interest in both smartphone addiction and social media addiction as well as the development of psychometric instruments to assess these constructs. However, there is a lack of psychometric evaluation for instruments assessing smartphone addiction and social media addiction in Thailand. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties and gender measurement invariance of the Thai version of the Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Scale (SABAS) and Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS). Method: A total of 801 Thai university students participated in an online survey from January 2022 to More >

Ameni Ellouze¹, Nesrine Kadri², Alaa Alaerjan^3,*, Mohamed Ksantini¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 351-372, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048061 - 25 April 2024

Abstract Recognizing human activity (HAR) from data in a smartphone sensor plays an important role in the field of health to prevent chronic diseases. Daily and weekly physical activities are recorded on the smartphone and tell the user whether he is moving well or not. Typically, smartphones and their associated sensing devices operate in distributed and unstable environments. Therefore, collecting their data and extracting useful information is a significant challenge. In this context, the aim of this paper is twofold: The first is to analyze human behavior based on the recognition of physical activities. Using the… More >

Mohammed Alatiyyah^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.1, pp. 875-907, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047790 - 25 April 2024

Abstract In the contemporary era of technological advancement, smartphones have become an indispensable part of individuals’ daily lives, exerting a pervasive influence. This paper presents an innovative approach to passenger counting on buses through the analysis of Wi-Fi signals emanating from passengers’ mobile devices. The study seeks to scrutinize the reliability of digital Wi-Fi environments in predicting bus occupancy levels, thereby addressing a crucial aspect of public transportation. The proposed system comprises three crucial elements: Signal capture, data filtration, and the calculation and estimation of passenger numbers. The pivotal findings reveal that the system demonstrates commendable… More >

Seungju Hyun¹, Xyle Ku^1,2, Sungrok Kang¹, Yoonyoung Choi¹, Jaewon Ko¹, Hyunyup Lee^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.11, pp. 1187-1195, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030745 - 08 December 2023

Abstract Owing to the ubiquitous use of smartphones by soldiers, military researchers have an increasing interest in potentially problematic side effects such as smartphone overdependence. This raises a question regarding the psychological mechanisms underlying the potentially self-damaging use of smartphones. Here, we address this question by analyzing how heterogeneity in commander’s good leadership explains subordinate soldiers’ differences in self-control and smartphone use. Specifically, we found that subordinate soldiers who thought their commander's leadership was good were self-regulated, less dependent on smartphones, less stressed, and finally had good mental health. This result indicates that commander’s good leadership More >

Arfat Ahmad Khan¹, Shtwai Alsubai², Chitapong Wechtaisong^3,*, Ahmad Almadhor⁴, Natalia Kryvinska^5,*, Abdullah Al Hejaili⁶, Uzma Ghulam Mohammad⁷

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.47, No.2, pp. 1733-1750, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.039296 - 28 July 2023

Abstract A cataract is one of the most significant eye problems worldwide that does not immediately impair vision and progressively worsens over time. Automatic cataract prediction based on various imaging technologies has been addressed recently, such as smartphone apps used for remote health monitoring and eye treatment. In recent years, advances in diagnosis, prediction, and clinical decision support using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine and ophthalmology have been exponential. Due to privacy concerns, a lack of data makes applying artificial intelligence models in the medical field challenging. To address this issue, a federated learning framework named CD-FL… More >

Abdulwahab Ali Almazroi, Mohamed Meselhy Eltoukhy^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.2, pp. 3729-3741, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.036020 - 31 March 2023

Abstract Smartphones have now become an integral part of our everyday lives. User authentication on smartphones is often accomplished by mechanisms (like face unlock, pattern, or pin password) that authenticate the user’s identity. These technologies are simple, inexpensive, and fast for repeated logins. However, these technologies are still subject to assaults like smudge assaults and shoulder surfing. Users’ touch behavior while using their cell phones might be used to authenticate them, which would solve the problem. The performance of the authentication process may be influenced by the attributes chosen (from these behaviors). The purpose of this… More >