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Villatte A, Piché G, Benjamin S. Perceived Support and Sense of Social Belonging in Young Adults Who Have a Parent With a Mental Illness. Front Psychiatry 2022; 12:793344. [PMID: 35095606 PMCID: PMC8792737 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.793344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
This participatory action research explores the perceived social support of youth whose parents have a mental illness during their transition to adulthood. Social support is an important protection factor during this developmental period, but few studies have explored how these young adults perceive their social support. Nor has any study assessed whether participation in a group-based participatory action research project could improve these youth's sense of support. Purpose: (1) identify which aspects of social support these youth spontaneously address when talking about their experiences in Photovoice workshops; (2) explore how participants view these types of workshops as a good way to improve their sense of social support and belonging. Methodology: Ten young adults (nine women and one man) between the ages of 18 and 25 who have at least one parent with a mental illness participated in Photovoice meetings in 2019. These group meetings aimed to explore and share their experiences as young adults whose parents have a mental illness. The testimonies were combined with data obtained from the abbreviated version of the Social Provisions Scale and the Scale of Social Belonging. Results: The quantitative results suggest that participants consider their social support levels to be high, but their qualitative statements highlight low level or absence of parental support in terms of emotional, informative or instrumental levels. They see themselves as an important source of support for their parent and discuss the importance of having other supports figures (romantic partner, employer, friends, sibling, etc.). Conversely, they have difficulty asking for help for various reasons (including fear of stigma). They consider that their participation in this Photovoice project allowed them to feel heard, supported and to develop a sense of belonging to a group. Discussion: To conclude, clinical issues to be considered for psychosocial intervention with young adults of parents with a mental illness are discussed.
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- Aude Villatte
- Laboratory LaPProche, Department of psychoeducation and psychology, Universite du Quebec en Outaouais, Saint-Jerome, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche universitaire sur les jeunes et les familles (CRUJEF), Quebec, QC, Canada
- Réseau de recherche en santé des populations du Québec (RRSPQ), Montreal, QC, Canada
- Réseau Intersectoriel de Recherche en Santé de l'Université du Québec (RISUQ), Quebec, QC, Canada
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- Laboratory LaPProche, Department of psychoeducation and psychology, Universite du Quebec en Outaouais, Saint-Jerome, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche universitaire sur les jeunes et les familles (CRUJEF), Quebec, QC, Canada
- Réseau de recherche en santé des populations du Québec (RRSPQ), Montreal, QC, Canada
- Réseau Intersectoriel de Recherche en Santé de l'Université du Québec (RISUQ), Quebec, QC, Canada
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- Laboratory LaPProche, Department of psychoeducation and psychology, Universite du Quebec en Outaouais, Saint-Jerome, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche universitaire sur les jeunes et les familles (CRUJEF), Quebec, QC, Canada
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Chang CW, To SM, Chan WCH, Fong ACP. The Influence of Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Community Protective Factors on Hong Kong Adolescents' Stress Arising from Political Life Events and Their Mental Health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189426. [PMID: 34574351 PMCID: PMC8468064 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Precarious political circumstances can take a mental toll on young people. Adopting a socio-ecological perspective, this study investigated the influence of stress arising from political life events, intrapersonal factors (i.e., meaning in life, resilience), interpersonal factors (i.e., social support, associational social capital), and community factors (i.e., perceived empowerment in the community, perceived opportunities for civic engagement) on the mental health of youth in Hong Kong. Furthermore, it examined the moderating effects of these factors on the relationship between stress arising from political life events and mental health. A cross-sectional quantitative survey with a stratified purposive sampling data collection method was conducted. A total of 1330 secondary school students were recruited for this study. Multiple regression analysis was performed to examine both direct and moderation effects. The results indicate that high stress arising from political life events, low meaningfulness in life, low resilience, low social support, low youth empowerment in the community, and high civic engagement in the community were related to high mental distress. None of the presumed moderators moderated the relationship between stress due to political life events and mental distress. Assessing and addressing stress due to political life events would be potentially important in mental health programs for Hong Kong adolescents in precarious political situations.
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- Ching-Wen Chang
- Graduate Institute of Social Work, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106, Taiwan;
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- Department of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (W.C.-H.C.); (A.C.-P.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +852-3943-7375
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- Department of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (W.C.-H.C.); (A.C.-P.F.)
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- Department of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (W.C.-H.C.); (A.C.-P.F.)
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Training Adaptive Emotion Regulation Skills in Early Adolescents: The Effects of Distraction, Acceptance, Cognitive Reappraisal, and Problem Solving. COGNITIVE THERAPY AND RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10608-019-10073-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Motivation and psychological need fulfillment on the pathway to identity resolution. MOTIVATION AND EMOTION 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11031-019-09795-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Greeno EJ, Fedina L, Lee BR, Farrell J, Harburger D. Psychological Well-Being, Risk, and Resilience of Youth in Out-Of-Home Care and Former Foster Youth. JOURNAL OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT TRAUMA 2019; 12:175-185. [PMID: 32318190 PMCID: PMC7163805 DOI: 10.1007/s40653-018-0204-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study assesses psychological well-being, risk, and resilience of youth currently in-care and former foster youth and how preparation for independent living affects these factors. Findings suggest significant psychosocial distress for former foster youth. Youth currently in-care fared better but demonstrated high scores on measures suggesting risk and potential for future mental health challenges. For former foster youth, independent living preparation positively impacted well-being. The more preparation for independence a youth received, the lower the psychological challenges. Findings suggest the need for mental health support for transitioning youth as well as preparation for independent living as a way to improve the well-being of former foster youth.
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- Elizabeth J. Greeno
- School of Social Work, University of Maryland, 525 W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
- The Institute for Innovation and Implementation, School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Maryland, 525 W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Maryland, 525 W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
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- The Institute for Innovation and Implementation, School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD USA
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- The Institute for Innovation and Implementation, School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD USA
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Zhou N, Geng X, Du H, Wu L, Xu J, Ma S, Zhang J, Yu C, Liang Y, Meng J, Yuan X, Cao H, Fang X. Personality and Problematic Internet Use Among Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Maladaptive Cognitions Over Internet Use. CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING 2018; 21:719-726. [PMID: 30346830 DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2018.0279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The previous research on personality and problematic Internet use (PIU) has predominantly, if not exclusively, focused on their direct associations with cross-sectional designs. Based on four annual waves of data from 2,516 Chinese college students, this study examined the mediating role of maladaptive cognitions over Internet use in the associations between personality traits (i.e., neuroticism, extraversion, and psychoticism) and PIU. Results indicated that these personality traits assessed at year 2 (i.e., the second college year) were indirectly associated with PIU at year 4 via maladaptive cognitions over Internet use at year 3. The indirect associations were robust after controlling for PIU at year 2, depression and anxiety at year 4, and a series of demographic covariates at year 1. Such findings highlight various personality traits as critical antecedents of PIU. Furthermore, identifying maladaptive cognitions over Internet use as a mechanism explaining the associations between personality traits and PIU may facilitate more targeted and effective intervention efforts.
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- Nan Zhou
- 1 Department of Educational Psychology and School Counseling, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
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- 2 Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
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- 3 Social and Health Psychology Research Center, Guangzhou University , Guangzhou, China
- 4 Department of Psychology, School of Education, Guangzhou University , Guangzhou, China
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- 5 State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning and IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
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- 2 Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
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- 2 Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
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- 5 State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning and IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
- 6 Center for Collaboration and Innovation in Brain and Learning Sciences, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
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- 4 Department of Psychology, School of Education, Guangzhou University , Guangzhou, China
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- 4 Department of Psychology, School of Education, Guangzhou University , Guangzhou, China
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- 8 School of Sociology and Psychology, Southwest Minzu University , Chengdu, China
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- 2 Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
- 4 Department of Psychology, School of Education, Guangzhou University , Guangzhou, China
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- 2 Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University , Beijing, China
- 9 Academy of Psychology and Behavior, Tianjin Normal University , Tianjin, China
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Yuan R, Ngai SSY. Generating Identity Capital from Family Capital and Personal Agency: A Mediation Analysis. JOURNAL OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10804-018-9306-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Villalonga-Olives E, Kawachi I. The dark side of social capital: A systematic review of the negative health effects of social capital. Soc Sci Med 2017; 194:105-127. [PMID: 29100136 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 227] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Revised: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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There is a growing literature demonstrating the health benefits of social capital (defined as the resources accessed through social connections). However, social capital is also acknowledged to be a "double-edged" phenomenon, whose effects on health are not always positive. We sought to systematically review studies that have found a negative (i.e. harmful) association between social capital and health outcomes. Our objective was to classify the different types of negative effects, following a framework originally proposed by Portes (1998). We conducted a literature search in Pubmed, Embase and PsychInfo. We identified 3530 manuscripts. After detailed review, we included 44 articles in our systematic review. There are at least two negative consequences of social capital besides the classification proposed by Portes: behavioral contagion and cross-level interactions between social cohesion and individual characteristics. When leveraging the concept of social capital for health promotion interventions, researchers need to take account of these potential "downsides" for health outcomes.
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- E Villalonga-Olives
- Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA; Institute of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Georg-August-University Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Helve H, Côté JE, Svynarenko A, Sinisalo-Juha E, Mizokami S, Roberts SE, Nakama R. Identity Horizons Among Finnish Postsecondary Students: A Comparative Analysis. IDENTITY 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/15283488.2017.1340164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Helena Helve
- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Sociology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Center for the Promotion of Excellence in Higher Education, Graduate School of Education, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Social Development Studies, Renison University College at the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Hyogo, Japan
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Côté JE, Mizokami S, Roberts SE, Nakama R. An examination of the cross-cultural validity of the Identity Capital Model: American and Japanese students compared. J Adolesc 2016; 46:76-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2015.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Revised: 09/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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