A Latent Profile Analysis of Internet use and Its Association with Psychological Well-Being Outcomes among Hong Kong Chinese Early Adolescents

A large number of studies have focused on the associations between single built environment (BE) characteristics and physical activity (PA). Combinations of BE characteristics offer a more comprehensive approach to identify the BE–PA associations. We aimed to examine the BE–PA associations in a cohort of elderly Hong Kong Chinese. Between 2001 and 2003, 3944 participants (65–98 years of age) were recruited and followed for a mean of 7.8 years. BE characteristics were assessed via geographic information system. PA levels were obtained using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly questionnaire at baseline and three follow-ups. Latent profile analysis was first conducted to classify the BE characteristics, and linear mixed-effects models were then used to explore the longitudinal associations between the BE classes and changes in the PA levels. Three classes of BE were identified. Class 3 (characterized by greater green space and sky view factor) demonstrated a significant decline in household PA (β = −1.26, 95% confidence interval: −2.20, −0.33) during the study period, and a slower decline in walking PA (1.19 (0.42, 1.95)) compared with Class 2 (characterized by a greater proportion of residential land use). Our results indicate that BE patterns characterized by high green space and a sky view factor may help promote the walking PA level.

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Heterogeneity in Child Health and Well-Being in the Context of Maternal Depression: A Latent Profile Analysis

Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research ◽

10.1086/713569 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 000-000

Author(s):

Sarah J. Dow-Fleisner ◽

Shanta Pandey ◽

Christopher Baum ◽

Summer Sherburne Hawkins

Keyword(s):

Child Health ◽

Maternal Depression ◽

Latent Profile Analysis ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Health And Well Being ◽

Latent Profile

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Classification of Mental Health among Korean Vietnam War Veterans: A Latent Profile Analysis

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2183 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 637-637

Author(s):

Hyunyup Lee ◽

Carolyn Aldwin ◽

Sungrok Kang ◽

Xyle Ku

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Vietnam War ◽

Military Service ◽

Latent Profile Analysis ◽

Service Providers ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

War Veterans ◽

Vietnam War Veterans ◽

Latent Profile

Abstract We investigated the dimensional structure of mental health among aging Korean Veterans using latent profile analysis (LPA) on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD), late onset stress symptomology (LOSS), and psychosocial well-being (PWB). The Korean Vietnam War Veterans Study consists of 367 men (Mage=72, SD=2.66). LPA identified five classes of mental health as best fitting the data. Most men were in the normal (38%) and moderate distress (31%) groups, while smaller proportions were in the low affect (13%) and severe distress (7%) groups. The resilient group (12%) had low PTSD, medium LOSS, and high PWB, and were highest on optimism, positive appraisals of military service, and social support. Negative and positive aspects of mental health outcomes were on separate dimensions rather than on a single bipolar dimension. Service providers should attempt to both reduce Veterans’ negative psychological symptoms and increase psychosocial well-being. Part of a symposium sponsored by the Aging Veterans: Effects of Military Service across the Life Course Interest Group.

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Mental Health in Affectionate, Antagonistic, and Ambivalent Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Latent Profile Analysis

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.631615 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Jasmina Mehulić ◽

Željka Kamenov

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Intimate Relationships ◽

Latent Profile Analysis ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Well Being ◽

Relationship Functioning ◽

Relationship Type ◽

Relationship Types ◽

Latent Profile

The ongoing coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presents an acute stressor affecting mental health. In these stressful times, intimate relationships functioning could serve as a protective or a risk factor to the well-being of partners. Adult Croatian citizens engaged in intimate relationships (N = 727) reported their relationship characteristics and assessed symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress during the state lockdown in May 2020. Three relationship profiles based on variations in key relationship characteristics were identified using latent profile analysis. Profiles represented distinct relationship types described as affectionate, ambivalent, and antagonistic relationships. These relationship types differed in their levels of love and perception of humility, responsiveness, and behavior of the partner. Relationship type was associated with mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic and state lockdown. Being in an affectionate relationship was associated with the lowest levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, while in an antagonistic relationship these are in the highest levels. Ambivalent relationships were characterized by moderate levels on all measured mental health indicators with no difference in anxiety compared with affectionate relationships. The results emphasized the link between relationship functioning and successful coping with mental health hazards such as the fear of disease or restrictive measures put in place to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Employee Well-Being Profiles During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Latent Profile Analysis of French and UK Employees

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.645300 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Lotta K. Harju ◽

Joonas Rokka ◽

Maíra Magalhães Lopes ◽

Massimo Airoldi ◽

Karine Raïes

Keyword(s):

Latent Profile Analysis ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Individual Characteristics ◽

General Level ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Financial Situation ◽

Mixed Feelings ◽

Cross National ◽

Latent Profile

The coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, and lockdown measures have had an impact on employee well-being. This study uses Latent Profile Analysis to examine subjective well-being among employees during the first lockdown based on a cross-national survey in UK and France (n = 652). We identify five distinct well-being profiles, namely Moderately positive (67%), Languishing (18%), Flourishing (8%), Mixed feelings (4%), and Apathetic (3%). The results showed that while some employees were suffering, others managed to thrive and cope with the stresses of the lockdown. We also found that the profiles could be distinguished by perceived changes in financial situation and physical health as well as experienced boredom. Our study complements prior studies that examine the relations between individual characteristics and well-being during the pandemic on a general level by showing that employee well-being under lockdown is not the same across the board.

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A typology of masspersonal information seeking repertoires (MISR): Global implications for political participation and subjective well-being

New Media & Society ◽

10.1177/1461444820932556 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 146144482093255

Author(s):

James H Liu ◽

Robert Jiqi Zhang ◽

Roosevelt Vilar ◽

Petar Milojev ◽

Moh. Abdul Hakim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mass Media ◽

Political Participation ◽

Information Seeking ◽

Internet Use ◽

Latent Profile Analysis ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Transition Analysis ◽

Interpersonal Contact

Masspersonal information seeking repertoires are a person-centered method of gaining insight into the relationship between Internet use, subjective well-being, and political participation. Through latent profile analysis, three person types were identified in two waves of stratified samples in 18 countries ( N = 8352). In accord with the “augmentation hypothesis,” high levels of interpersonal contact and traditional mass media usage covaried with high Internet use for the highly engaged type, that had highest political participation and life satisfaction, political knowledge, low depressive symptoms and also high anxiety. The other two types fit the “displacement hypothesis,” where Internet-based media displaces traditional media and face-to-face communication. Compared with the digitally immersed, the traditional repertoire was more knowledgeable and politically engaged, and had better well-being. Latent transition analysis showed these repertoires were stable over 6 months. Identifying different types of people with different information seeking styles clarifies mixed results on effects of online mass media use.

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