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Kim EJ, Kang HW, Park SM. Determinants of the happiness of adolescents: A leisure perspective. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301843. [PMID: 38593163 PMCID: PMC11003699 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Leisure plays a key role in the happiness of youth. Studies have shown that various factors of leisure, such as the type, the time, the cost, and the space, have an influence on the adolescents' happiness. However, little is known about which of these factors is a major factor in youth's happiness. The purpose of this study is to explore the leisure factors that determine happiness in adolescents by examining the relationship between happiness and various leisure factors. The study used the method of machine learning to analyze national statistical data, National Leisure Activity Survey. The data used in this study were from the National Leisure Activity Survey 2019, which is a national statistic produced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the Republic of Korea. The analysis found that leisure perceptions, academic and leisure balance, and public leisure space have a very important impact on the adolescents' well-being. The findings of this research may contribute to a better understanding of leisure and happiness in adolescents, and will also help adolescents make better use of their leisure time, leading to better leisure lives, and ultimately contribute to raising their level of happiness.
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- Eui-Jae Kim
- Department of Recreation and Leisure Sports, College of Sport Science, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Recreation and Leisure Sports, College of Sport Science, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of English Language, College of Foreign Languages, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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Qi C, Yang N. Digital resilience in Chinese adolescents: a portrayal of the current condition, influencing factors, and improvement strategies. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1278321. [PMID: 38487584 PMCID: PMC10937437 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1278321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Inroduction Digital resilience is an important skill for adolescents in the digital age, but there is a lack of valid and reliable assessment methods. This study aimed to develop and validate a digital resilience questionnaire for Chinese adolescents based on the Digital Resilience Framework proposed by the UK Children's Internet Safety Council. Methods This study employed a mixed research design, combining quantitative and qualitative data collected and analyzed. Over a six-month period (January to June 2023), a questionnaire was distributed to 12,208 adolescents from 10 high schools and 16 middle schools, with in-depth interviews performed with 10 of the participants. Results The study revealed that Chinese adolescents digital resilience levels are slightly higher than average (M = 3.5038 > 3.5), but there is still potential for development, particularly in active learning. Additionally, a variety of characteristics influencing adolescents digital resilience were discovered, including gender, family residency, whether they are only children, grade level, the number of digital devices used per week, and the length of hours spent online daily. Discussion This study developed and verified a digital resilience questionnaire for Chinese adolescents, which may be used to assess and improve their digital skills and well-being in the digital age. The study also identified various variables and themes that influence digital resilience, which can be used to navigate educational initiatives and policy. However, this study's shortcomings included a cross-sectional design, self-reported data, and cultural distinctiveness. Future research could address these limitations by undertaking a longitudinal study, utilizing numerous data sources, and contrasting different cultural contexts.
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- Chunlin Qi
- Higher Institute of Teacher Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China
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Dong J, Hassan NC, Hassan AB, Chen D, Guo W. Effect of Achievement Motivation and Self-Efficacy on General Well-Being among Students at Normal Universities in Ningxia: The Mediating Role of Time Management. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 14:15. [PMID: 38247667 PMCID: PMC10813115 DOI: 10.3390/bs14010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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General well-being is a positive evaluation of one's mental health, which is an important topic in mental health. General well-being is fundamental to the positive development of young people. A thorough understanding of the factors that influence happiness have not yet been developed for students at normal universities in Ningxia Province in China. This study examined the mediation effects of time management on the relationship between achievement motivation, self-efficacy, and general well-being among students at normal universities in Ningxia Province in China. Using a random sampling, 163 participants (68 males and 95 females) completed the Achievement Motivation Scale (AMS), General Self-efficacy Scale (GSES), Time Management Questionnaire (TMQ) and General Well-being Scale (GWBS). Achievement motivation, self-efficacy, and time management were positively correlated with general well-being. The mediation effects of time management on the relationships between achievement motivation, self-efficacy, and general wellbeing (0.169 and 0.447) were demonstrated. These results add to the nuanced relationship between self-efficacy, achievement motivation, and general well-being. According to the Achievement Motivation Theory and the Self-efficacy Theory, this study reveals the role of achievement motivation, self-efficacy on general well-being and the mediating effect of time management in the relationship between achievement motivation, self-efficacy, and general well-being. According to the findings, the school can carry out a series of lectures and tutoring activities to enhance students' achievement motivation, self-efficacy, time management, and general well-being.
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- Jingyi Dong
- Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor 43300, Malaysia; (J.D.); (A.B.H.)
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- Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor 43300, Malaysia; (J.D.); (A.B.H.)
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- Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor 43300, Malaysia; (J.D.); (A.B.H.)
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- Department of Foreign Language Teaching, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750000, China
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Ningxia Normal University, Yinchuan 750000, China
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Zhang S, Ding F, Sun Y, Jing Z, Li N. Negative Life Events on Depression of Vocational Undergraduates in the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling Approach Perspective: A Mediated Moderation Model. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:895. [PMID: 37998642 PMCID: PMC10669152 DOI: 10.3390/bs13110895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Following China's strategy of developing applied and compound social talents, vocational undergraduates are surging rapidly, and it is essential to understand the causes of their depression to effectively prevent and intervene in schools. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the relationship between negative life events (NLEs) and depression among vocational undergraduates in China, along with the mediating role of loneliness and the moderating role of socioeconomic status (SES). METHODS A convenience sample survey was conducted at a vocational education university (N = 1487), and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. RESULTS Findings showed that NLEs directly predicted depression (β = 0.399, 95% CI [0.339, 0.452], p < 0.001) among vocational undergraduates. Furthermore, this relationship was partially mediated by loneliness (β = 0.182, 95% CI [0.145, 221], p < 0.001); SES moderated the link between NLEs and depression (β = 0.051, 95% CI [0.004, 092], p < 0.05), but not between NLEs and loneliness (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The current study highlights the impact of NLEs on depression among vocational undergraduates, indicating the importance of addressing NLEs and consequent feelings of loneliness to promote mental health. In addition, the moderating role of SES underscores the necessity of targeted interventions to mitigate the impact of NLEs on depression. The present study contributes to our understanding of the unique characteristics of depression in vocational undergraduates and has practical implications for psychological support services. Moreover, it probably has broader implications for addressing mental health challenges in global education settings for vocational undergraduates.
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- Sensen Zhang
- Cognitive Development Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Institute of Teacher Education, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (Y.S.); (Z.J.); (N.L.)
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- Cognitive Development Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Institute of Teacher Education, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (Y.S.); (Z.J.); (N.L.)
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- Cognitive Development Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Institute of Teacher Education, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (Y.S.); (Z.J.); (N.L.)
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- Cognitive Development Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Institute of Teacher Education, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (Y.S.); (Z.J.); (N.L.)
- Mental Health Counseling Center, Erdos College of Applied Technology, Ordos 010020, China
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- Cognitive Development Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Institute of Teacher Education, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (S.Z.); (Y.S.); (Z.J.); (N.L.)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Ningxia Provincial Mental Health Center, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Center, Ningan Mental Health Hospital, Yinchuan 750021, China
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De los Santos-Roig M, Fusinato-Ponce C, Fernández-Alcántara M. Motivational Influences on Health, Well-Being, and Lifestyle: Validation of the Spanish Version of the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire in Four Health Domains. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:2328-2341. [PMID: 37998054 PMCID: PMC10670335 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13110164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Motivation is a central concept in self-determination theory (SDT). The Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ), which assesses motivation (autonomous, controlled, etc.), has been widely used. However, less is known about its applicability to samples such as college students, who may be at risk of having unhealthy behavior in many areas (including smoking, poor dietary habits, alcohol, or tobacco consumption). As this population is transitioning to adulthood, research is needed to understand motivation and changing health patterns. In addition, the lack of instruments for this population in Spain has made the measurement validation process a priority. The purpose of this psychometric study was to adapt the TSRQ to Spanish college students and to examine its structural and validity across four health domains. METHODS Two samples of Spanish college students (n = 347 and n = 244) agreed to participate in the study. Participants completed a booklet containing measures of motivation, well-being, general health, anxiety, depression, and lifestyle. RESULTS CFA supported a five-dimensional structure in each domain. Reliability values were also adequate for each questionnaire. Regarding other sources of validity, statistically significant relationships between self-determination, health, and well-being were clearly confirmed, and autonomy was a significant predictor of lifestyle. CONCLUSIONS The Spanish version of the TSRQ showed adequate psychometric properties (dimensionality and internal structure, reliability, and validity evidence regarding its relationships with other constructs) in college students. The Spanish TSRQ will provide future research aimed to understand the motivational role in college students' health behavior and well-being.
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- Macarena De los Santos-Roig
- Department of Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre, CIMCYC, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Hospital General Universitario Santiago Apóstol de Vitoria, 01004 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;
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Barqawi HJ, Samara KA, Al Chame HQ, Al Shyyab IM, Almaazmi MA. Emirati Adolescents' and Young Adults' Usage of Social Media for Health Information. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1636. [PMID: 37892299 PMCID: PMC10605898 DOI: 10.3390/children10101636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic and in the years after, adolescents' and young adults' (AYAs) usage of social media increased. Social media has been shown to influence both the physical and mental behaviour of AYAs. The Emirates' AYAs are among the world's heaviest consumers of social media. This study aims to explore the usage of social media networks by AYAs for sharing and looking up health information, as well as interacting with local health systems, with a special focus on doctors and social media. This cross-sectional, descriptive study was used to collect comprehensive data from Arabic- and English-speaking Emirati students in grades 7 through 12 and university students between the months of December 2022 and April 2023. A total of 876 out of 930 responses were included. Of the responses, 27.71% were university students, with another 46.46% in grades 11 and 12. Three-fourths had a hospital or clinic visit in the last 6 months and 79.11% had good health perception. Smartphones were the most commonly used devices, at 92.12%. A total of 74.7% reported being able to obtain useful health information, with 40% having had a health decision influenced by it. Posting information on social media was not common, with only 32% posting such content (most commonly mood-related). Health information on social media by health authorities was considered the most trustworthy, with celebrities being the least trustworthy. More than half of AYAs searched for a physician before a visit, and the majority would not mind having a rash picture being posted on a public website if consent (verbal or written) was taken. Social media can influence the various health decisions an AYA might take and which doctors they might choose to see. Physicians should consider their presence and the content they present on social media carefully.
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- Hiba Jawdat Barqawi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; (K.A.S.); (H.Q.A.C.); (I.M.A.S.); (M.A.A.)
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Jawed A, Zaim N. Inside the Bell Jar of Social Media: A Descriptive Study Assessing YouTube Coverage of Psychotropic Medication Adherence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6578. [PMID: 37623165 PMCID: PMC10454501 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20166578] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The global mental health crisis is a longstanding one that impacts a multitude of patient populations worldwide. Within this crisis, psychiatric medication adherence is yet another complex public health challenge that continues to persist and contribute towards the chronic nature of the increased incidence and prevalence of psychiatric morbidities, which in turn result in the sequalae of substantial costs to humanity, the healthcare system, lost productivity, functioning and disability among patients with mental disorders. Psychotropic medication adherence is a significant part of psychiatric care and treatment across severity levels of mental illness. This health behavior is also filled with complexities, given the abundance of social and behavioral determinants as well as intrinsic and extrinsic factors that surround this health behavior. Examining contexts for promoting this health behavior change is crucial in determining directions for addressing it more optimally. There have been several published studies on considerations and interventions to address this health behavior; however, to date, no studies have been published on assessing coverage and directions of content across social media platforms, which trend as a rising health communication medium in our digital era. The present study is the first of its kind to dive into exploring the nature of widely viewed content and deliverers of this content on a prominent social media platform, YouTube, as the basis to determine potential directions for future intervention that can extend to reaching more patients struggling with this high-risk health behavior across the world, given the global reach of social media.
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- Aysha Jawed
- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
- Department of Pediatric Social Work, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA;
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Bonfanti RC, Tommasi F, Ceschi A, Sartori R, Ruggieri S. The Antecedents of the Technology Acceptance Model in Microentrepreneurs' Intention to Use Social Networking Sites. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:1306-1317. [PMID: 37504487 PMCID: PMC10378224 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13070096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Social media platforms offer significant growth opportunities for enterprises, particularly microenterprises, due to the chance to establish direct contact with customers. Drawing on the Technology-Acceptance Model (TAM), in the present study, we investigate the psychological reasons that lead microentrepreneurs to use Social Networking Sites (SNSs) for their business. In doing so, we also extend TAM by taking into account entrepreneurs' personalities (e.g., extraversion and openness to experience) and their perceived risk. We collected data by examining 247 microentrepreneurs engaged in the production of handmade objects. Our results confirm that of all the TAM behavioral antecedents tested, perceived usefulness and attitude toward SNSs' usage for business proved to be the best predictors of the intention to use SNSs for business activity. The results also indicate that extraversion, openness to experience, and perceived risk, as external factors, significantly affect the TAM constructs. We discuss implications and suggestions for future research.
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University of Enna, 94100 Enna, Italy
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