The Relationship Between the Genetic and Environmental Influences on Common Internalizing Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Well-Being

Objective The study also examined the moderating impact of proactive coping strategies in the relationship of psychological place attachment and mental health related outcomes in sojourners. Methods The study was based upon self-report measures including Psychological Place Attachment Scale, Proactive Coping Inventory, Warwick Edinburg Mental Well-being Scale and Kasler Psychological Distress Scale. Total 300 sojourners participated in the study. Participants Academic sojourners are students who stay in a place for a limited period of time. Data of sojourners (N = 300) was collected from Sargodha using four self-report measures. Results Data analysis through PROCSS 3.2 revealed that Proactive coping, preventive coping and reflective coping were significantly moderated the relationship between affective and psychological distress. Proactive coping and reflective coping were significantly moderated the relationship between affective bonding and mental wells-being. Proactive coping preventive coping and avoidance coping significantly moderated the relationship home meaning and psychological distress. Proactive coping was moderated the relationship between home meaning and psychological distress. Proactive coping and reflective coping were moderated the relationship between place identity and psychological distress. Proactive coping was moderated the relationship between place identity and mental well-being. Instrumental support seeking was moderating the relationship between place dependence and psychological distress. Preventive coping and reflective coping were moderated the relationship between psychological place attachment and psychological distress. Reflective coping, strategic planning and preventive coping were significantly moderated the relationship between psychological place attachment and mental well-being. Continuous...

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Promoting Athlete Mental Health: The Role of Emotion Regulation

Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology ◽

10.1123/jcsp.2021-0022 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-19

Author(s):

Georgia A. Bird ◽

Mary L. Quinton ◽

Jennifer Cumming

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Strategy Use ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Managing Stress ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship ◽

University Athletes

This study investigated the relationship between reappraisal and suppression with depression and mental well-being among university athletes. It was hypothesized reappraisal would associate with lower depression and greater mental well-being, whereas suppression would associate with greater depression and reduced mental well-being. Employing a cross-sectional design, 427 participants (Mage = 20.18, SD = 1.52; 188 males and 239 females) completed questionnaires assessing mental health and strategy use. Hierarchical multiple regressions revealed reappraisal was positively associated, and suppression negatively associated with mental well-being, ΔR2 = 4.8%, ΔF(2, 422) = 17.01, p ≤ .001; suppression, β = −0.08, p = .028; reappraisal, β = 0.21, p ≤ .001, but neither were associated with depression, ΔR2 = 0.4%, ΔF(2, 422) = 1.33, p = .267; suppression, β = 0.06, p = .114; reappraisal, β = 0.03, p = .525. Results highlight reappraisal as correlated with mental well-being in student-athletes, and therefore, reappraisal could be beneficial for managing stress in sport. Reappraisal may implicate how well-being is promoted through sport, but future experimental research is needed to confirm causal relationships.

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Fear, xenophobia and collectivism as predictors of well-being during Coronavirus disease 2019: An empirical study from India

International Journal of Social Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/0020764020936323 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 002076402093632 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kanika K Ahuja ◽

Debanjan Banerjee ◽

Kritika Chaudhary ◽

Chehak Gidwani

Keyword(s):

Multiple Regression ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Online Survey ◽

Well Being ◽

Global Context ◽

The Common ◽

Convenience Sampling ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship ◽

Health And Well Being

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a global health threat. Biological disasters like this can generate immense prejudice, xenophobia, stigma and othering, all of which have adverse consequences on health and well-being. In a country as diverse and populous in India, such crisis can trigger communalism and mutual blame. Keeping this in context, this study explored the relationship between well-being and xenophobic attitudes towards Muslims, collectivism and fear of COVID-19 in India. Methods: The study was carried out on 600 non-Islamic Indians (231 males, 366 females and 3 others; mean age: 38.76 years), using convenience sampling. An online survey containing Fear of Coronavirus scale, Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale and Collectivism Scale was used. Xenophobia was assessed using two scales: generalized prejudice towards Muslims and specific xenophobic tendencies towards Muslims during COVID-19. The data were analysed using correlational methods and multiple regression. Results: The findings showed that positively significant relationship exists between well-being and age as well as with collectivism, while an inversely significant relationship between well-being and fear of COVID-19 was found. The results of the multiple regression analysis shows that fear of COVID-19, age, collectivism and generalized xenophobia, in the order of their importance, together contributed to nearly 20% of variance in well-being. Conclusion: The findings are reflective of the importance of collectivism in enhancing well-being in these times of uncertainty. Xenophobia, one of the common offshoots of pandemics, can also harm the overall well-being. Implications are discussed in the light of India’s diverse socio-religious background and global context.

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The Relationship Between Positive Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-Being Among Adolescents: Implications for School Health Services

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/1059840517732125 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 107-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Hanne N. Bjørnsen ◽

Geir A. Espnes ◽

Mary-Elizabeth B. Eilertsen ◽

Regine Ringdal ◽

Unni K. Moksnes

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Health Education ◽

Health Services ◽

School Health ◽

Mental Health Literacy ◽

Well Being ◽

Mental Health Education ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship

Mental health education is a central part of school nurses’ practice. Mental health literacy is an asset for health that educational initiatives can strengthen, and a significant determinant of mental health. This study was intended to examine the relationship between positive mental health literacy (PMeHL) and mental well-being to discuss its implications for school health services’ mental health education. The relationship was assessed using a multiple linear regression model controlling for relevant covariates. Data were derived from a cross-sectional school-based survey including 1,888 adolescents aged 15–21 years (response rate 97.3%). A weak gender difference was found in PMeHL. The regression model accounted for 41% of the variance in adolescents’ mental well-being; PMeHL was a significant explanatory variable of mental well-being. Accordingly, the current study found support for including PMeHL, or knowledge of how to obtain and maintain good mental health, as an integral component of school health services’ mental health education among adolescents.

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Exploring the Relationship between School Gardens, Food Literacy and Mental Well-Being in Youths Using Photovoice

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu11061354 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 1354 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vanessa Lam ◽

Kathy Romses ◽

Kerry Renwick

Keyword(s):

Secondary School ◽

Personal Growth ◽

Well Being ◽

School Gardens ◽

Literacy Experiences ◽

Food Literacy ◽

Or Groups ◽

Personal Experiences ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship

The goal of the project was to gain an understanding of the relationships between secondary school youth experiences in school gardens and their mental well-being. Over the course of five months, sixteen youths participated in a photovoice research project in which they expressed their personal experiences about food and gardening through photography and writing. The aspects of secondary school youths’ life experiences affected by exposure to school gardens and their impact upon their well-being were identified. The youth explicitly associated relaxation with the themes of love and connectedness, growing food, garden as a place, cooking, and food choices. They were able to demonstrate and develop food literacy competency because of their engagement with the gardening and cooking activities. Youth clubs or groups were identified as a key enabler for connection with other youth and adults. Youth shared their food literacy experiences, observing that their engagement improved some aspect of their mental well-being. Through the photovoice process, the youth identified how their involvement in green spaces enabled connections with others, and highlighted aspects of personal health and personal growth, all of which contribute to their mental well-being.

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The relationship between chinook conditions and women's physical and mental well-being

International Journal of Biometeorology ◽

10.1007/bf01208492 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 148-151 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Marja J. Verhoef ◽

M. Sarah Rose ◽

Savitri Ramcharan

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship

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Women's Sexual Distress Associated With Cervical Cancer

Sumerianz Journal of Medical and Healthcare ◽

10.47752/sjmh.41.28.34 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 28-34

Author(s):

Hagar Masaud ◽

Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan ◽

Ragaa Mohammed ◽

Soad Ramadan

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Well Being ◽

University Hospital ◽

Marriage Age ◽

Sexual Distress ◽

Oncology Unit ◽

Age Of Marriage ◽

Distress Scale ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship

Background: Sexual distress impacts women’s mental well-being. Anger/aggression, separation, divorce, and depression may be results of sexual distress. It harms woman’s mental health, in turn, impact the relationship between spouses. Aim: The present study aimed to assess women’s sexual distress associated with cervical cancer. Methods; Design: A descriptive design was used for the current study. Setting: out-patient clinic in the oncology unit at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 70 women. Tools: Data was collected through a structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, female sexual distress scale. Results: The results of the study revealed that 35.7% of women were in the 1st degree when diagnosed, 88.6% of the studied women had sexual distress. There was a statistically significant relationship between the educational level of women, marriage age, and their total sexual distress scores, while there was no relationship between age and residence of women and their total sexual distress scores. Conclusion: Sexual distress was more prevalent among older, less educated, urban dwellers, and those whose age of marriage was less than 20 years old. Recommendations: Preparing health classes for cervical cancer women regarding sexual distress following cervical cancer.

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Hubungan Stres dan Kesejahteraan (Well-being) dengan Moderasi Kebersyukuran

Gadjah Mada Journal of Psychology (GamaJoP) ◽

10.22146/gamajop.50121 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 178

Author(s):

Erlis Manita ◽

Marty Mawarpury ◽

Maya Khairani ◽

Kartika Sari

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Significant Negative Relationship ◽

Stress Levels ◽

Age Range ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship

This study aimed to determine the correlation of stress and well-being with gratitude moderation in early adults in Aceh. The method of this research was carried out using a quantitative approach. This study involved 349 early adults (264 female, 85 male) with age range of 20-40 years (M = 22.20) selected through the nonprobability sampling method with incidental sampling techniques. Individual’s stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale, well-being was measured using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, and gratitude was measured using the Skala Bersyukur Indonesia. Data were analyzed using moderated regression analysis to test the research hypothesis. The results showed that stress had a significant negative relationship to well-being (β1 = -0.788; p < 0.05), then gratitude was able to moderate the relationship of stress and well-being (β3 = 3.257; p < 0.05). This study showed that there was a correlation between stress and well-being with gratitude moderation. It meant that grateful people focus on things that are grateful for every day, so that the impact on low stress levels and can improve individual well-being.

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Fluctuations in mental well-being during Study Abroad

Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education ◽

10.1075/sar.21002.dew ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 214-243

Author(s):

Jean-Marc Dewaele ◽

Livia Dewaele

Keyword(s):

Study Abroad ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Well Being ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

The Other ◽

Group Level ◽

Large Fluctuations ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

The Relationship ◽

Apparent Stability

Abstract This mixed-methods study focuses on the effect of Study Abroad (SA) on the mental well-being of 33 Anglophone students who spent between four and twelve months in Francophone countries. It investigates the relationship between well-being and personality traits. Statistical analyses revealed no significant change in well-being between the start, the middle and the end of the SA. A closer look at individual patterns showed large fluctuations, with half of participants scoring higher and the other half scoring lower between the start and the middle of the SA. The narratives of three participants whose well-being scores increased most were not very different from the three participants whose well-being scores decreased most, and only (lower) Emotional Stability was linked with the increase in well-being. At the group level, well-being was not significantly linked to personality traits. The apparent stability of well-being during SA seems to be the result of upward and downward patterns cancelling each other out.

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