Intensiveness of Mothering in China and Its Relationship with Preschoolers’Emotional and Behavioral Competence:The Suppression Effect of Maternal Psychological Well-Being

Intensive parenting is becoming a prevalent parenting style in China.Parents invest tremendous time,energy,and money in childrearing,whereas the effectiveness of intensive parenting in helping children obtain developmental advantages remains controversial.Using the questionnaire survey,the present study investigates 388 mothers of preschoolers in Shanghai and Jinan,Shandong province,to explore the associations between the intensiveness of mothering,maternal psychological well-being,and preschoolers’emotional and behavioral competence.Four distinct patterns of the intensiveness of mothering are identified using latent profile analysis:high-endorsement&high-practice,medium-endorsement&medium-practice,low-endorsement&lowpractice,and selective-endorsement-and-practice.Maternal psychological well-being suppresses the relationship between the intensiveness of mothering and preschoolers’emotional and behavioral competence.The intensiveness of mothering is positively related to preschoolers’emotional and behavioral competence after excluding the indirect effect of maternal psychological well-being.In addition,mothers from profiles showing higher levels of the intensiveness of mothering have worse psychological wellbeing,and their preschoolers have lower levels of social-emotional development.The two pathways counteract each other,resulting in a non-significant overall relationship between the intensiveness of mothering and preschoolers’emotional and behavioral competence.The present study suggests that mothers may adjust their attitudes and practices toward intensive parenting,actively mediate their psychological well-being,and create a supportive environment for children’s social-emotional development.Families,preschools,and society as a whole are recommended to establish collaborative mechanisms to support mothers’childrearing and reduce their parenting stress.

Analysis of the Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Psychological Well-Being of Elderly People in the Community

Objective:To investigate the current psychological well-being of older people in the community and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:A total of 265 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and above in Baoding City,Hebei Province,were selected through convenience sampling from November 2023 to March 2024.They were surveyed using a general information questionnaire and a comprehensive well-being questionnaire,with results analyzed statistically using SPSS 27.0.Results:Six dimensions of the psychological well-being scale for community older adults were identified:life vitality(P50=4.83),health concern(P50=4.6),self-worth(P50=5.6),friendly relationships(P50=5.33),altruistic behavior(P50=5.2),personality growth(P50=4.67),and comprehensive well-being(P50=161).Multivariate regression analysis showed that social isolation(β=-0.021,P<0.001),type of work(β=-0.142,P<0.001),chronic disease history(β=0.004,P<0.001),need for mobility aid(β=0.192,P<0.001),and monthly income(β=0.381,P<0.001)were factors influencing psychological well-being.Conclusion:The psychological well-being of the elderly is slightly above moderate and requires improvement.Enhancing factors such as reducing social isolation,addressing chronic disease history,and improving financial support could improve psychological well-being in older adults.

The Relationship Between Social Isolation and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults in the Community

Objective:To investigate the psychological well-being of the elderly in Baoding City,Hebei Province,and analyze its influencing factors,with a focus on exploring the relationship between social isolation and psychological well-being.This study aims to provide a reference for effective interventions that promote the physical and mental health of elderly individuals in the community.Methods:A total of 265 elderly individuals from six communities in Baoding City,Hebei Province were surveyed between November 2023 and March 2024 using the general information questionnaire,the Social Isolation Scale for the Elderly,and the Comprehensive Happiness Questionnaire.Results:The total score of the Social Isolation Scale for the elderly in the community was(14.15±3.73)points,indicating a moderate level of social isolation.The average score of P50 on the Psychological Well-being Scale was 4.88,suggesting that the psychological well-being of the elderly in the community was moderate to high.Multivariate regression analysis showed that the level of social isolation significantly influenced the psychological well-being of the elderly(P<0.05),with social isolation negatively correlated with psychological well-being.Conclusion:Healthcare professionals should pay attention to the social isolation of elderly individuals in the community and develop targeted interventions to improve their psychological well-being and quality of life.

Exploring the Impact of Crisis and Trauma on the Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being of University Students in Northern Haiti

In recent decades,Haiti has been subject to man-made and natural disasters that have left its citizens vulnerable to a range of shocks.With a weak state unable to protect its populace,Haitians are exposed to some of the highest levels of poverty and violence in the Western Hemisphere.In recent years,Haitians have experienced two crises that this study analyzes:the instability and political violence of“peyi lòk”as well as the global pandemic of COVID-19.This community-based assessment explores the impact of these two crises on the mental health and psychological well-being of 38 Haitian university students in the understudied northern part of the country.Results indicate that both crises had similarities related to their psychological effects on young people,most notably in terms of traumatic experiences related to threats or violence,forced confinement,and large increases in population-wide uncertainty.Additionally,the extreme violence of“peyi lòk”and the widespread unpredictability of COVID-19 and its effects in the early days of the pandemic resulted in high levels of stress and fear.Both crises also resulted in extreme economic hardship for students,with many reporting difficulties accessing basic needs such as food and water.This study highlights how converging population-level crises in“complex emergencies”can heighten trauma and compromise mental health.

A Review of Western and Eastern Traditional Views of Well-Being

This paper reviews traditional understanding of well-being from both Western and Eastern cultural perspectives. First, two distinct Western traditions in defining well-being are compared, namely hedonic and eudaemonic approaches. The hedonic approach defines happiness as the maximization of pleasure, while the eudaemonic approach regards happiness as the fulfillment of a person’s natural needs and overall flourishing. Second, the views of well-being in lens of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism in the East are reviewed. The common and different understandings of well-being between Western and Eastern traditions are discussed as followed. Finally, two well-known operationalized definitions of well-being, that is subjective well-being and psychological well-being, proposed in the roots of Western traditions are elucidated.

The Relationship Between Social Isolation, Psychological Resilience, and Psychological Well- Being Among Older People in the Community

Objective:To explore the relationship between social isolation,psychological resilience,and psychological well-being in community-dwelling older adults.Methods:A questionnaire survey was conducted with 265 community-dwelling older adults using the Social Isolation Scale for the Elderly(C-SIS),the 10-item Brief Psychological Resilience Scale,and the Comprehensive Happiness Questionnaire(MHQ).The results were statistically analyzed using SPSS 27.0.Results:The highest score on the Social Isolation Scale for Community Elderly was 23,with a mean entry score of 2.36±0.62.A score of 14 was the cut-off point,with scores of≤14 classified as social isolation.There were 136 cases with scores below 14,resulting in a social isolation incidence rate of 51.3%.The median(P50)psychological resilience score was 27,indicating a higher level of resilience.The total score on the Psychological Well-being Scale was 161,suggesting a moderate to slightly higher level of well-being.Social isolation had a direct negative effect on psychological well-being,while psychological resilience had a positive effect.Conclusion:Older adults should be supported in reducing the incidence of social isolation and increasing psychological resilience to enhance psychological well-being and promote successful aging.

The Relationship Between Mothers’Psychological Well-Beingand Their Attitudes Towards Their Children

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of mothers’psychological well-being on their parental attitudes towards their children.The study was conducted using the general survey model.The study sample consists of 140(N=140)mothers aged between 20 and 41 and above whose children attended preschool education institutions affiliated to Konya Provincial Directorate of National Education.In the study,personal information form was used to determine the mothers’demographic features;Psychological Well-Being Scale was used to measure the mothers’psychological well-being and Family Life and Child Rearing Attitude Scale(Parental Attitude Research Instrument-PARI)was used to determine their attitudes towards their children.The data obtained from the study were analyzed using the AMOS 16 program according to“Structural Equation Modeling”in order to reveal the predictive relationships between psychological well-being and sub-dimensions of the family life and child-rearing attitude scale.The data obtained as a result of the study were discussed in the light of relevant literature.

Voice More and Be Happier: How Employee Voice Influences Psychological Well-Being in the Workplace

The recently recognized core construct of employee voice has been demonstrated to be related to various out-comes.However,to date,the impact of employee voice over time and on important employee well-being has been rarely tested.In the present research,we studied in particular how employee voice behavior is related to psycho-logical well-being.Employing the theory of self-determination,we developed three hypotheses pertinent to this relationship,including the mediating role of authentic self-expression and the moderating role of collectivist orientation.We tested our hypotheses using data from 217 employees in China' Mainland over two time periods.As we hypothesized,we found positive relationships between the employee voice and psychological well-being.Our results also verified that these relationships are fully mediated by authentic self-expression and partially moderated by collectivist orientation.

Psychosocial Determinants of Postpartum Depression and Maternal Well-Being among Postnatal Women

Postpartum depression, a major depressive disorder, predisposes postnatal mothers to physical, social, and psychological malfunctioning. Purpose: The study aimed to identify the psychosocial determinants of postpartum depression and maternal well-being among mothers in the Accra metropolis. Materials and Method: A sample of 205 postnatal women between the ages of 15 - 39 years and are 4 - 12 weeks old postpartum was drawn from 37 Military Hospital, Accra. Employing a sequential explanatory approach, participants were administered the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Marital Adjustment Test (MAT), and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Findings: The study revealed that 14.1% of postnatal women in the Accra metropolis are at risk of developing PPD. A significant model emerged, [R2 = 0.488, F (7, 197) = 26.86, ρ < 0.05] and this was predicted by anxiety, stress and marital dissatisfaction among couples. On the other hand, results from Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of participants’ in-depth information revealed inadequate social support and dissatisfaction in marriage account for mothers’ at-risk behaviour of developing PPD;which impacts on maternal well-being. Conclusion: It is concluded that PPD is patent among postnatal women and psychosocial variables contribute a significant role in their experience of mental health problems following childbirth. This, in effect, requires attention from health professionals for holistic healthcare. The implications of these outcomes are discussed concerning mental healthcare delivery, the general public, and stakeholders in the health sector.

Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents in South Western Nigeria: Its Association with Sociodemographic Characteristics and Perceived Food Insecurity

Psychological well-being (PWB) which is a measure of life satisfaction in adolescence plays a great role in their behavioral lifestyle. The aim of this study was to assess the adolescents’ psychological well-being, its association with perceived food insecurity, and their sociodemographic characteristics. Using multistage random sampling, 352 students from three secondary schools in Ado Local Government in Nigeria were recruited. A self-administered questionnaire adapted from existing literature was used for data collection. About fifty-six percent of the adolescents had high psychological well-being. Most of the students studied had a high estimate of themselves in their self-autonomy and personal growth development. While Tribe (p = 0.032), type of family (p < 0.001), present class (p = 0.039) and class repetition (p = 0.018) were significantly associated with psychological well-being of adolescents, most adolescents had a medium to high food insecurity. Self-autonomy and personal growth development in adolescents are associated with the type of family structure, the higher the social class of the family and the lower of the occurrence of repetition of a class shall be. A stable family environment is beneficial to adolescents.

The relationship between physical exercise and subjective well-being in Chinese college students: the mediating role of psychological resilience and the moderating role of peer influence

Objective:To explore the influence of physical exercise,psychological resilience,and peer influence on subjective well-being,and then build a model of moderated mediation.Methods:Physical Activity Rating,Connor Davision Resilience Scale,Peer Influence Scale,and Index of Well-Being were used.This paper investigated 790 undergraduates.Results:(1)Physical exercise has a significant positive predictive effect on subjective well-being(β=0.43,P<0.001);(2)Psychological resilience plays a part in mediating the relationship between physical exercise and subjective well-being.The mediating effect value is 0.18;(3)The relationship between physical exercise and psychological resilience moderated by the peer influence.Compared with the low peer influence(β simple=0.01,t=0.06,P>0.05),physical exercise has a stronger positive predictive effect on psychological resilience in college students with high peer influence(β simple=0.87,t=2.07,P<0.05).Conclusion:Physical exercise affects college students'subjective well-being through psychological resilience,and peer influence moderates the mediating effect of psychological resilience.

A Model for Predicting the Psychological WellBeing of Older Adults in South Korea

This study examined factors related to the psychological well-being of older adults and built and verified a model for predictingpsychological well-being. The participants were 350 older adults aged over 60 years who lived in South Korea and were active in thelocal community. The model proposed in this study was found to be suitable. Depression, self-efficacy, and social support had adirect effect on the psychological well-being of older adults, while depression, activities of daily living (ADLs), and self-efficacy hadan indirect effect. Self-efficacy and social support mediated the relationship between depression and psychological well-being, andself-efficacy mediated the relationship between ADLs and psychological well-being. It is necessary to develop and implement aprogram that can help alleviate depression and improve self-efficacy and social support among older adults in order toenhance their psychological well-being. Additionally, to establish a model that predicts the psychological well-being of olderadults, a study is needed to verify the model not only in Korea but also in other countries.

The Criticism and Amendment for the Dual-Factor Model of Mental Health: From Chinese Psychological Suzhi Research Perspectives

Aiming at the limitations of psychopathology (PTH), the dual-factor model of mental health (DFM) was proposed as a new mental health concept and methodology under the background of positive psychology trend. In this paper we propose giving an overview of DFM, and doubt, criticize, and modify DFM from the perspective of Chinese psychological suzhi research. The available literature from 1983 to 2012 that is related to DFM and concerning psychological suzhi research in the past 20 years has been reviewed. In addition, we also absorbed the idea of positive psychology and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Constitution theory to develop theoretically the relationship model between psychological suzhi and mental health. The relationship model between psychological suzhi and mental health modifies and transcends PTH and DFM. It will be the new research area of mental health research.

Adolescents' personal beliefs about sufficient physical activity are more closely related to sleep and psychological functioning than self-reported physical activity: A prospective study

Background: Preliminary evidence among adults suggests that the ways in which individuals think about their physical activity(PA) behavior is more closely associated with their well-being than self-reported PA. This study therefore aimed to examine whether and how self-reported PA and personal beliefs about suffbcient PA are associated with sleep and psychological functioning in a sample of Swiss adolescents, using both cross-sectional and prospective data.Methods: An overall sample of 864 vocational students(368 girls, 17.98± 1.36 years, mean ± SD) was followed prospectively over a 10-month period. At each measurement occasion, participants filled in a series of self-report questiocnaires to assess their PA levels, their personal beliefs about whether or not they engage in sufficient PA, sleep(insomnia symptoms, sleep quality, sleep-onset latency, and number of awakenings),and psychological functioning(depressive symptoms, quality of life, perceived stress, and mental toughness).Results: Adolescents who believe that they are sufficiently physically active to maintain good health reported more restoring sleep. No differen?ces in sleep were found between adolescents who meet PA recommendationsvs. those who do not. Additionally, adolescents who believe that they were sufficiently physically active also reported better psychological functioning. This close relationship between adolescents5 beliefs about their PA involvement and their sleep and psychological functioning was corroborated in the prospective analyses.Conclusion: Cognitive factors should be studied more intensively when elucidating the relationship among PA, sleep, and psychological functioning in young people, particularly when aiming to develop new exercise interventions targeting psychological outcomes.

Parental involvement and gender differences in the psychological profile of freshmen collegiate athletes

Background： The parent-to-child influences can be adaptive and contribute to the optimal psychological well-being and positive perception of the athlete. Contrary to the healthy parental involvement, a family can also have negative effects on an athlete development. The purpose of this study was to determine gender, father involvement, and mother involvement differences in the psychological profiles of collegiate freshmen athletes as measured by perfectionism, physical self-concept, and psychological well-being. Methods： Eighty-two male and 73 female collegiate freshmen responded to self-reported measures of family involvement, perfectionism, physical self-concept, and psychological well-being. Three separate 2 x 2 x 2 （gender x mother involvement x father involvement） factorial multivariate analysis of variance （MANOVAs） were carried out on the respective subscales from the reported measures. Results： There were significant differences for gender as well as father involvement in perfectionism （p 〈 0.01）. Freshmen females had lower concern over mistakes, and greater levels of organization as well as planfulness than males. Furthermore, freshmen athletes with high involved fathers showed greater levels of high standards for others as well as organization. Conclusion： Father involvement and mother involvement impact perfectionism, physical self-concept, and psychological well-being. perspective. extends through the freshmen year in college as shown in the athletes＇ Future research should develop better measures and utilize a family systems Copyright @ 2012, Shanghai University of Sport. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved

Psychological Repercussions of Morbid Adherent Placenta (MAP) Patients

Morbidly adherent placenta (MAP) is a major cause of maternal morbidity and cause of severe fear and stress to the patient, family and the treating staff. Proper counseling and sympathetic case handling and management is of great relief. Detailed explanation for the pathology and the treatment plan will support the psychology of the patient and surrounding.

Investigation of perceived stress and psychological well-being in liver recipients having immunosuppressive therapy

Background and aims:In this study,the relationship between perceived stress and psychological well-being was analyzed in liver transplant recipients having immunosuppressive therapy.Methods:This study was performed as descriptive research with 134 patients who had liver transplantation at the organ transplantation institute of a training and research hospital(n?134).The Perceived Stress Scale and the Psychological Well-Being Scale were used for the data collection.The research data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Science 25.0.Results:Of all participant liver transplant recipients,22.4%were aged 18–27 years and 48–57 years and 80.6%were males.Besides,the participant liver transplant recipients used immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisolone(92.53%),tacrolimus(61.9%),and mycophenolate mofetil(52.98%).It was found that there was a statistically significant relationship between psychological well-being and perceived stress.Conclusion:In this study,it was discerned that perceived stress affected psychological well-being negatively.It is of importance to realize the stress experienced by liver transplant recipients and enhance their psychological wellbeing.In the process following transplant surgery,the liver transplant recipients should be carefully followed and efforts to improve patient outcomes should be made.

产房家庭协同护理对初产妇心理状况、分娩自我效能及母婴结局的影响

目的:探讨产房家庭协同护理对初产妇心理状况、分娩自我效能及母婴结局影响.方法:选取2020年5月-2021年12月在本院产检并分娩的初产妇为研究对象,按随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组各60例.对照组临产进入产房后常规护理与指导,观察组在对照组的基础上实施家庭成员协同护理.对比分析两组产妇干预前后SAS、SDS评分,分娩自我效能评分,分娩方式,产时VAS评分、产程时间及母婴结局之间的差异.结果:干预后观察组对象SAS评分、SDS评分下降显著,且低于对照组(P<0.05);结果效能、期望效能、自我效能总分提高,且高于对照组(均P<0.05);阴道分娩率显著高于对照组(91.7%比73.3%),中转剖宫产率低于对照组(8.3%比26.7%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).观察组经阴道分娩对象产时VAS评分、第一、二产程时间、产后2h出血量及新生儿Apgar评分均明显好于对照组(P<0.05).结论:产房家庭成员协同护理干预可有效改善初产妇心理状况,提高分娩自我效能,降低产时疼痛水平,缩短产程时间,促进阴道分娩,改善母婴结局.

低频穴位电刺激联合六步法乳房按摩对剖宫产产妇母乳喂养、泌乳功能和产后心理状态的影响

目的:探讨低频穴位电刺激联合六步法乳房按摩对剖宫产产妇母乳喂养、泌乳功能和产后心理状态的影响。方法:选取2022年9月~2022年12月在我院产科剖宫产分娩的120名产妇为研究对象。随机分为观察组和对照组,各60例。对照组予以六步法乳房按摩,观察组予以低频穴位电刺激联合六步法乳房按摩。采用母乳喂养测量工具(breast-feeding assessment tool,BAT)、母乳喂养自我效能量表(breastfeeding self-efficacy scale,BSES)及产后42d纯母乳喂养率评估母乳喂养情况;记录产妇泌乳始动时间、泌乳量、产后48h乳房胀痛程度及产后24、48、72h血清泌乳素(prolactin,PRL)水平;于产后72h、42d采用爱丁堡产后抑郁量表(edinburgh postnatal depression scale,EPDS)评估产妇产后心理状态。结果:观察组BAT评分、首次母乳喂养成功率、产后42d纯母乳喂养率以及产后72h、42d BSES评分均高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组产妇泌乳始动时间早于对照组(P<0.05),泌乳量以及产后24、48、72h PRL水平均高于对照组(P<0.05),产后48h乳房胀痛程度低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组产后72h、42d EPDS评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:低频穴位电刺激联合六步法乳房按摩可提高剖宫产产妇母乳喂养率和母乳喂养自信心,改善乳房胀痛,促进泌乳功能和产后心理健康,是一种值得推广的产后乳房护理方法。

关怀需求的全程心理-行为照护模式在初产妇中的应用

目的:探讨基于关怀需求的全程心理-行为照护模式在初产妇中的应用效果。方法:某院于2023年1月开始实施基于关怀需求的全程心理-行为照护护理服务,将实施前(2022年9-12月)实施常规护理干预的初产妇61例纳入B组,将实施后(2023年1-4月)实施基于关怀需求的全程心理-行为照护护理的初产妇62例纳入A组,比较两组分娩恐惧[中文版分娩态度问卷(C-CAQ)]、产后疲乏[产后疲乏量表(PFS)]、应对方式[简易应对方式量表(SCSQ)]、焦虑抑郁情绪[焦虑自评量表(SAS)、抑郁自评量表(SDS)]、母亲角色适应、社会支持[社会支持评定量表(SSRS)]水平。结果:A组分娩前C-CAQ量表中对孩子健康的恐惧、对分娩时失去控制的恐惧、对疼痛伤害的恐惧、对医院干预与环境的恐惧维度及量表总分均低于B组(t=4.580,5.265,5.247,7.143,6.197;P<0.05);A组产后1周PFS量表躯体疲乏、精神疲乏及量表总分均低于B组(t=3.766,4.158,4.553;P<0.05);A组产后1周应对方式SCSQ量表积极应对维度评分高于B组,消极应对维度评分低于B组(t=3.089,3.580;P<0.05);A组产后1周母亲角色适应角色认同、照顾行为、亲子依附感维度及量表总分均高于B组(t=6.894,6.372,6.615,5.515;P<0.05);A组产后1周焦虑抑郁情绪SAS、SDS评分均低于B组(t=4.728,4.249;P<0.05);A组产后1周社会支持SSRS量表主观支持、客观支持、对社会支持的利用度维度以及量表总分均高于B组(t=3.405,6.960,4.415,5.091;P<0.05)。结论:基于关怀需求的全程心理-行为照护模式有利于减轻初产妇分娩恐惧,改善产后疲乏,降低产后不良心理情绪,促进产妇母亲角色适应,加强其积极应对心理,为初产妇提供良好的社会支持。