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Premasinghe I, Nagy GA, Gonzalez-Guarda RM, McCabe BE, Stafford AM. Determining the role of acculturative stress in predicting mental health service use among Latinx immigrants. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2024; 29:645-664. [PMID: 38813734 PMCID: PMC11272426 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2024.2359393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Acculturative stress is an important factor that affects health for Latinx immigrants in the US, with multiple studies identifying a link between depression and acculturative stress in this population. However, far fewer studies have examined the specific role and relationship of acculturative stress on mental health service use in this population. Through the lens of Yang's 2016 Model of Immigrant Health Service Use, this study aimed to examine the role of acculturative stress in predicting mental health service use in a sample of Latinx immigrants in the Southeast US. DESIGN We conducted a secondary data analysis from a longitudinal study of Latinx immigrant health (n = 391). RESULTS Our study found that while total acculturative stress was not significantly associated with mental health service use in this sample, parenting stress was a significant predictor of mental health service use in the past six months when controlling for covariates (OR: 1.043, 95% CI [1.009, 1.078]). Additionally, important Predisposing and Need for Healthcare factors were significantly associated with mental health service use, specifically: males were less likely to utilize mental health services than females (OR: 0.401, 95% CI [0.166-0.968]), English language acculturation was positively associated with mental health service use (OR: 1.953, 95% CI [1.130, 3.377]), and depression was positively associated with mental health service use (OR: 1.107, 95% CI [1.027, 1.194]). CONCLUSION These findings support the need for more culturally sensitive mental health services, and the need to develop strategies to engage males and less acculturated individuals in mental health services to promote health equity among Latinx immigrants.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Special Education Rehabilitation, and Counseling (SERC), Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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Wu S, Liu H, Li Y, Teng Y. The Influence of Self-Esteem on Sociocultural Adaptation of College Students of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan: The Chain Mediating Role of Social Support and School Belonging. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2024; 17:905-915. [PMID: 38464810 PMCID: PMC10924753 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s445042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Purpose Mainland universities have become one of the important choices for students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, but the maladaptation caused by environmental migration will have a negative impact on the mental health of them. Therefore, it is urgent to explore the psychological mechanism of sociocultural adaptation of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students. Methods In order to explore the influence of self-esteem on the sociocultural adaptation of college students of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan studying in mainland universities, as well as the mechanism of social support and school belonging, a survey was conducted among 1108 college students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan studying in mainland universities, with the help of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Sociocultural Adaptation Scale, Perceptive Social Support Scale and The Psychological Sense of School belonging Scale. Results The results show that (1) Different grades of college students of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have differences in school belonging and sociocultural adaptation (P<0.05); (2) Self-esteem, social support, school belonging and sociocultural adaptation were positively correlated (P < 0.01); (3) The mediation model test showed that self-esteem could directly and positively predict sociocultural adaptation with a direct effect size of 0.245; Social support and school belonging played a mediating role between self-esteem and sociocultural adaptation, and the mediating effect sizes were 0.094 and 0.085, respectively. The chain mediating effect of social support and school belonging was also significant, and the mediating effect size was 0.108. Conclusion Self-esteem can not only directly affect college students' sociocultural adaptation, but also indirectly affect college students' sociocultural adaptation through the chain mediating effect of social support and school belonging. This study further reveals the mechanism of self-esteem on sociocultural adaptation and provides psychological basis for universities to improve the sociocultural adaptation level of different groups of students.
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- Shuman Wu
- School of Education, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Economic, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Economic, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Education, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, People’s Republic of China
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D'cruz MM. Understanding patterns of psychological distress associated with acculturation and caregiving among diverse Californian adults. Int Psychogeriatr 2023:1-3. [PMID: 37665005 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610223000790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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- Migita M D'cruz
- Ageing and Mental Health Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Medicine, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, KL, India
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Fox K, Vadiveloo M, McCurdy K, Risica PM, Gans KM, Tovar A. Control and Chaos: Caregiver's Basic Psychological Need Frustration is Associated With the Socioemotional Climate When Feeding. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR 2023; 55:363-370. [PMID: 36898869 PMCID: PMC10351395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The socioemotional climate when feeding is a focus in childhood obesity prevention efforts. However, little is known about why caregivers create nonsupportive or supportive climates. This cross-sectional study used a Self-Determination Theory perspective to identify factors associated with the socioemotional climate when feeding in ethnically diverse families with low income. METHODS Caregivers of children aged 2-5 years (n = 66) completed the Parent Socioemotional Context of Feeding Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Need (BPN) Satisfaction and Frustration Scale, and demographic surveys at baseline. Multivariable regressions assessed the association between BPN satisfaction/frustration with autonomy-supportive, structured, controlling, and chaotic feeding climates. RESULTS Participants were predominately Hispanic/Latinx (86.6%), women (92.5%), and born outside the US (60%). Their BPN frustration was positively associated with controlling (β = 0.96; SE = 0.26; P = 0.001) and chaotic (β = 0.79; SE = 0.27; P = 0.01) feeding. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS This analysis suggests that BPN frustration is associated with controlling and chaotic feeding and may be important to consider when encouraging responsive feeding.
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- Katelyn Fox
- Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI; Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
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- Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
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Pan B, Fan S, Song Z, Li Y. Negative Bias or Positive Deficiency, or Both? The Relationship Between Individual Authenticity and Depression Among Preschool Teachers: The Sequential Mediation Effects of Mindfulness and Self-Alienation. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2023; 16:333-349. [PMID: 36789148 PMCID: PMC9922485 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s393191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Objective Depression has become a topic of widespread concern around the world, and teachers' depression has also had an important impact on the healthy development of education. However, there are differences in the cognitive theory of depression and positive psychology about the mechanism of depression. This study attempts to verify the related viewpoints of the two viewpoints through empirical research. Methods Three hundred and twenty eight preschool teachers were measured with authenticity scale, five facet mindfulness questionnaire, center for epidemiologic studies depression scale, and general alienation scale. Results Individual authenticity negatively predicted depression. Mindfulness can mediate the relationship between individual authenticity and depression. Self-alienation mediates the relationship between individual authenticity and depression. In addition, mindfulness and self-alienation played a sequential mediating role between individual authenticity and depression. Conclusion Mindfulness and self-alienation play a sequential mediating role between individual authenticity and depression. This study not only confirms the relevant theoretical viewpoints of positive psychology on depression, but also believes that individual depression is not only affected by one's own negative bias but also by one's own positive factors. At the same time, the individual's own positive factors will affect the negative factors. This perspective will provide new literature references to existing relevant theories about depression. In addition, this study will also provide literature reference for early childhood education practice.
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- Baocheng Pan
- College of Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of International Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Zhanmei Song; Yu Li, Email ;
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- The Family Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
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Jiang S, Jiang C, Wang L, Dong L. Effect of ostracism on internalizing and externalizing problems of Chinese migrant children: exploring the mediating role of marginalization. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-04009-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Jiang C, Cheng Y, Jiang S. Examining the mediator and moderator of the link between Migration-Related stress and depression amongst Chinese migrant children. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e6044-e6055. [PMID: 36134943 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.14042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Migration-related stress is detrimental to children's mental health, yet little is known about the potential mechanisms behind this association. This study examines the mediating role of inflow city identity in the association between migration-related stress and depression and the moderating role of social participation amongst Chinese migrant children. A sample of 484 migrant children aged 8-17 years is randomly recruited through a cross-sectional survey in Kunming, China. Inflow city identity partially mediates the association between migration-related stress and migrant children's depression. Moreover, social participation moderates the above relationship. The direct and indirect effects are significant for migrant children with low social participation but insignificant for migrant children with high social participation. This study deepens the theoretical understanding of the underlying mechanism between migration stress and psychological distress and provides practical implications for preventing mental disorders in Chinese migrant children.
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- Chaoxin Jiang
- Department of Social Welfare and Risk Management, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China
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Basic psychological need frustration and adolescent non-suicidal self-injury: Testing a moderated mediation model of depression and self-compassion. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03758-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Fei G, Li X, Yang Y, Wei P, Stallones L, Xiang H, Zhang X. Unintentional injuries and risk behaviours of internal migrant children in southern China: A cross-sectional study. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:1858-1868. [PMID: 34529290 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of unintentional injuries and to identify factors mediating the risk of unintentional injuries among internal migrant children in southern China using self-reported data collected between April 2016 and March 2017. Logistic regression models were used to identify significant risk factors for unintentional injuries among the internal migrant children. The prevalence of self-reported unintentional injuries among internal migrant children in this study was 19.15%. Internal migrant children exhibiting antisocial (antisocial behaviour vs. no behaviour problems, OR = 2.162, 95% CI: 1.194-3.915, p = .011) and neurotic behaviours (neurotic behaviour vs. no behaviour problems, OR = 2.064, 95% CI: 1.098-3.880, p = .024) were more likely to report unintentional injuries. There was a positive correlation between the number of risk behaviours and the prevalence of unintentional injuries among non-migrant and internal migrant children. Children's behavioural problems were closely related to unintentional injuries and may be useful as predictors of unintentional injuries in children.
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- Gaoqiang Fei
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Injury Prevention Research Institute, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Injury Prevention Research Institute, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Yixing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Yixing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Injury Prevention Research Institute, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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- Center for Injury Research and Policy and Center for Pediatric Trauma Research, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Injury Prevention Research Institute, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Liu Z, Li M, Ren C, Zhu G, Zhao X. Relationship Between Physical Activity, Parental Psychological Control, Basic Psychological Needs, Anxiety, and Mental Health in Chinese Engineering College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychol 2022; 13:802477. [PMID: 35350737 PMCID: PMC8958037 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.802477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The issue of mental health among college students is of increasing concern during the COVID-19 outbreak. Since course characteristics of engineering college students determine the particularities of their mental health, the specific objectives of this study were: (1) to analyze the relationship between physical activity, parental psychological control, basic psychological needs, anxiety, and mental health in Chinese engineering college students during COVID-19 pandemic; and (2) to examine the mediation effect of anxiety between the relationship of basic psychological needs and mental health. A cross-sectional study was conducted among several universities in Shandong Province, China. We randomly selected 254 Chinese engineering college students from these colleges. Participants who were given questionnaires completed the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), Basic Needs Satisfaction in General Scale (BNSG-S), Parental psychological control Questionnaire, the Beck anxiety inventory (BAI), and the Kessler 10 (K10) scale. The mediation model was conducted to assess the mediation effect of anxiety between the relationship of basic psychological needs and mental health. Among 254 Chinese college students majoring in engineering, the results showed that their mental health was in the mid-level range. Besides, physical activity and basic psychological needs is positively correlated with mental health, respectively, while parental psychological control is not correlated with mental health. Anxiety is negatively associated with mental health. Mediation analysis revealed that anxiety played a mediation role in the relationship between basic psychological needs and mental health. In conclusion, mental health of Chinese engineering college students deserves extensive attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proper intervention on physical activity, basic psychological needs, and anxiety may be beneficial to improve their mental health. In addition, meeting basic psychological needs is beneficial to reduce anxiety and improve mental health further.
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- Zongyu Liu
- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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