Individual Psychological Well-being Research Articles

Prevalence and coping of depression and anxiety among college students during COVID-19 lockdowns in China

BackgroundThis study sought to investigate the prevalence of anxiety, depression and mixed anxiety-depression disorder among college students during COVID-19 shelter-in-place lockdowns in China. MethodsParticipants (N = 2818) were selected from 8 provincial regions across the country in areas that were under lockdown mandates. The dependent variables were anxiety and depression. Multiple regression models were tested using anxiety and depression as the respective outcome variables, and binary logistic regression was conducted with anxiety-depression comorbidity as the dependent variable. Explanatory variables were changes in (social) media use and communication behaviors, perceived effectiveness of daily activity involvements as well as a number of demographic and environmental factors. ResultsBeing a college senior, prior anxiety/depression history, having family members and residents in neighborhood tested positive with COVID were all important predictors of elevated anxiety, depression and their comorbidity. Increased face-to-face family communication and reading more e-books were associated with reduced anxiety, depression and their comorbidity. Listening to music and playing video games were correlated with lower anxiety but not depression. ConclusionsDraconian shelter-in-place lockdowns as strictly enforced in China within a short notice could be detrimental to individual mental health and psychological well-being. Findings in this research can provide practical guidance for college counselors and health professionals in targeting particular segments of the student population in providing tailored psychological, therapeutic and material services during disruptive moments and public health crises. The central role of family communication in the emotional and social support process deserves critical contemplation.

Mindfulness Practices in Psychological Wellbeing

The aim of this research is to explore previous studies on the practice of Mindfulness in Self-Wellbeing. One influential factor in psychological well-being is mindfulness (Krego et al., 2019). This research adopts a literature study approach. In conclusion, the understanding of uncertainty, interventions such as meditation, factors supporting psychological well-being, and the literature study approach provide valuable insights to support the understanding and development of individual psychological well-being in the face of life's uncertainties

EXPERT SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS USING THE DEMPSTER-SHAFER THEORY ALGORITHM

Behavioral disorders, especially in children, can have a significant impact on their development in various domains, such as social, emotional, and academic. The diagnostic process for this disorder can be complicated due to overlapping symptoms and the possibility of complex causal factors. Early identification and appropriate treatment of behavioral disorders is essential to prevent more serious impacts on an individual's psychological well-being. Lack of knowledge and difficulty in accessing psychiatrists to find out about behavioral disorders in children are factors that result in this problem requiring a solution. The aim of this research is to create an expert system that utilizes the Dempster-Shafer Theory algorithm to detect behavioral disorders, thus simplifying the diagnosis process and ensuring accurate results. The Dempster-Shafer theory, as an inference engine, can overcome uncertainty by combining several sources of evidence or data that may overlap or be incomplete, resulting in a stronger conclusion. The main feature of this expert system is its ability to carry out diagnoses based on symptoms and display diagnosis results, disease descriptions, and treatment options. Test accuracy produces a value of 90%, which shows that the Dempster-Shafer Theory approach can diagnose behavioral disorders effectively.

Peran Keluarga dalam Pembentukan Identitas dan Kesejahteraan Psikologis Karyawan di CV. SUGIH MAJU BERKAH

This research aims to reveal the role of family in the formation of identity and psychological well-being of employees at CV. SUGIH FORWARD BLESSINGS. Employee identity and psychological well-being are important aspects in supporting productivity and performance in the work environment. Using a qualitative approach, this research involved in-depth interviews with a number of CV employees. SUGIH MAJU BERKAH to explore how their family experiences influence individual identity and psychological well-being in the work context. The research results show that the family plays a crucial role in shaping employee identity, through the influence of the values, norms and emotional support provided. Interactions with family members also play a role in shaping employees' mindsets and attitudes towards their work. In addition, family support has a positive impact on psychological well-being, creating an emotionally healthy work environment and increasing employees' mental resilience. These findings provide an important contribution to understanding the role of the family in the context of identity formation and psychological well-being of employees in the CV work environment. SUGIH MAJU BERKAH, as well as providing suggestions for developing human resource management strategies that are more holistic and oriented towards family support to improve employee psychological well-being.

Presenting a Model of Psychological Vulnerability Based on Alexithymia in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: The Mediating Role of Anxious Thoughts

Among the stress-inducing events that impact an individual's psychological well-being, chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis (MS) are significant. These patients not only face physical challenges but also encounter numerous psychological issues that further exacerbate their illness and contribute to their psychological vulnerability. The current study aimed to determine the indirect effect of Alexithymia on the psychological vulnerability of MS patients, mediated by anxious thoughts. The study method was descriptive-correlational. The population consisted of members of the MS Society of Tehran in 2022. A total of 312 patients were selected using convenience sampling (n = 312). Data collection tools included the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (Bagby, Parker, & Taylor, 1994), the 25-Item Symptoms Checklist by Nejarian and Davoudi (2001), and the Wells Anxious Thoughts Questionnaire (1994). Data analysis using structural equation modeling indicated that the model of psychological vulnerability based on Alexithymia with the mediating role of anxious thoughts fits well. Also, the effect of Alexithymia on psychological vulnerability (β = 0.371; p < 0.001), the effect of anxious thoughts on psychological vulnerability (β = 0.463; p < 0.001), and the effect of Alexithymia on anxious thoughts (β = 0.367; p < 0.001) were positive and significant. The findings of this study could guide the development of comprehensive therapeutic models for patients with MS and their emotional issues.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Vs Minoxidil in Men with Androgenic Alopecia: Systematic Review

Androgenic Alopecia is characterized by progressive, patterned hair loss due to excessive sensitivity to androgens in genetically predisposed individuals. It is characterized by the gradual thinning of scalp hair in a specific pattern, causing a significant decrease in the individual's self-esteem and psychological well-being. Currently, there are several therapies for patients with androgenic Alopecia. One of them is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and Minoxidil. This systematic review aims to compare PRP and minoxidil therapy use in men with androgenic Alopecia. This systematic review was prepared based on the references contained in the Priority Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. This systematic review was prepared by searching research articles using three databases, namely PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane. Data was extracted from each study included in this systematic review using a pilot-tested data extraction form. The data that has been collected is then interpreted qualitatively and quantitatively. Based on the six studies reviewed in this systematic review, the majority stated that therapy with PRP on the scalp effectively treats androgenetic Alopecia in men. All studies in this review reveal PRP use's benefits and positive impacts.

THE CONTRIBUTION OF HABLUMMINANNAS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

Social interaction in Islam is also referred to as "hablumminannas." Social interaction is an integral part of fulfilling the commandments of Allah SWT. The interpersonal dimension plays a crucial role in this principle. This study aims to explore the contribution of hablumminannas to psychological well-being by analyzing existing literature. The research employs a literature review as the research method. The author finds that the positive relationship aspect within hablumminannas has a significant impact on the development of individuals psychological well-being. Hablumminannas contributes in a way that affects psychological well-being. By fostering good relationships with others, prioritizing concern for others, and practicing effective communication and conflict resolution, the practice of hablumminannas can have a positive impact on individual psychological well-being.

Exploring the interconnection between adverse childhood experiences and psychological well-being of emerging adults in a rural community in Lagos, Nigeria

There has been an increase in the study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their related outcomes in recent years. The current study explored the interconnections between ACEs and psychological wellbeing among emerging adults in a rural community in Lagos. The specific objectives were to establish the correlations between all the dimensions of ACEs and psychological wellbeing and check the predictive role of all the sub-conventional ACEs on psychological wellbeing. Three hundred seventy-eight high and tertiary school emerging adults were selected through a non-probabilistic sampling method. The ten conventional ACEs and Ryff's Psychological wellbeing scales were used to assess the respondents. Zero-order correlation and multiple regression were used to test the hypothesis. The results revealed that adverse childhood experience was significantly related to psychological wellbeing, which means that the higher the number of ACEs, the lower an individual's psychological wellbeing. Also, all the dimensions of ACEs significantly predict psychological wellbeing except verbal abuse (p =.160) and physical abuse (p =.515). ACEs were prevalent among emerging adults in rural communities and had deleterious effects on their psychological wellbeing. More work is needed in advocacies because several people do not know that physical and verbal abuse can affect the psychological wellbeing of emerging adults. Therefore, there is a need to develop various culturally appropriate assessment practices, interventions, and policy responses to the menace.

Problematic mobile phone use and time management disposition in Chinese college students: the chain mediating role of sleep quality and cognitive flexibility

BackgroundWith the widespread adoption of smartphones, there has been a notable increase in problematic mobile phone use (PMPU), particularly prevalent among college students. Research suggests that apart from being associated with various problematic behaviors, this excessive mobile phone use might also have an impact on individual personality traits, such as time management disposition (TMD), which plays a significant role in individual motivation and psychological well-being. While previous literature has identified a negative relationship between PMPU and TMD, few studies have delved into the underlying mediating mechanism. Thus, the main aim of this study was to examine the chain mediating effect of sleep quality and cognitive flexibility on the relationship between PMPU and TMD.MethodsA total of 921 Chinese college students completed the questionnaire. We collected basic information about the participants and assessed their PMPU, TMD, sleep quality, and cognitive flexibility using the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Scale-10, Adolescence Time Management Disposition Inventory, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scale and Cognitive Flexibility Inventory.ResultsThe results indicated a significant correlation among all the variables. Moreover, we noted that both sleep quality and cognitive flexibility fully mediated the association between PMPU and TMD. Additionally, a chain mediating effect involving sleep quality and flexibility in this relationship was also identified.ConclusionWe found that sleep quality and cognitive flexibility had a series of multiple mediating effects in the pathway from PMPU to TMD, and both significantly mediated TMD. These findings indicated that impaired cognitive function and sleep quality may contribute to time management difficulties resulting from PMPU, suggesting that problematic behaviors like PMPU can impact one’s personality traits. Therefore, interventions should be enhanced to mitigate the adverse effects of PMPU.

Coaching leaders toward favorable trajectories of burnout and engagement.

Existing literature on executive coaching has shown beneficial outcomes for leaders. Indeed, executive coaching can positively affect an individual's psychological well-being and quality of work life. However, while burnout among leaders is on the rise, to our knowledge no prior study has investigated the influence of executive coaching on the dimensions of burnout and engagement concurrently. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to examine if an executive coaching intervention has positive effects on managerial burnout and engagement. We implemented a ten-week coaching intervention for leaders, where questionnaire data were collected at two time points. Participants (N = 92; Mage = 42; 64% male) were randomly assigned to an intervention or a wait-list control group. Self-reported levels of engagement and burnout were collected at the start of the study protocol (T1) and at the end (T2). Coaching sessions for the intervention group were one hour once per week. The control group did not receive coaching. Repeated measures ANOVAs examined the extent to which the intervention influences the leader's engagement and burnout. Analyses revealed that all three dimensions of burnout significantly decreased for the intervention group over time while vigor increased. Findings did not reveal an increase in dedication and absorption. Consistent with prior literature, this study supports that executive coaching can improve a leader's well-being. Specifically, this study shows that an executive coaching intervention can decrease burnout symptoms and increase vigor in leaders. Adding a follow-up survey to the design would allow for further exploration of the intervention on engagement.

Psychological Distress in Diabetic and Myocardial Infarction Patients in Erbil City- Comparative Study

Background and Objectives: Psychological distress refers to a range of negative emotional experiences, such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Diabetes mellitus and myocardial infarction, are two medical conditions that can have a significant impact on an individual's psychological well-being. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to assess and compare psychological distress among diabetes mellitus (DM) and myocardial infarction (MI) patients in Erbil City. Methods: Quantitative, comparative study design was conducted on 100 patients 50 of them were diabetes mellitus patients in Layla Qasm Center and the other 50 were myocardial infarction patients at Cardiac Centre in Erbil City. The study was conducted from 12h April 2023 till 20th June 2023 and the data was collected from 20 h April 2022 till 24th May 2023. Results: The result showed that the majority of myocardial infarction patients were old adults which is (42%) between 57-68 years, married, illiterate and lived in urban. On the other hand, the majority of diabetes mellitus patients were middle-aged adults which are (42%) between 45-56 years, married illiterate and lived in urban. The ranges of the genders are equal which (50%) are male and (50%) being female. Also, most myocardial infarction patients are non-smokers (52%), and (34%) are smokers. In contrast, the majority of diabetes mellitus patients are (40%) non-smokers, and (20%) are smokers. Conclusions: psychological distress can negatively affect individuals who face chronic conditions such as myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus.

The Indonesian Version of the Flourishing Scale: Is it Reliable and Valid for Indonesian People?

The Flourishing Scale (FS) was developed to measure individual psychological well-being. The FS was developed based on psychological well-being theories that include meaning and purpose in life, involvement in activities, social relationships, and feelings of competence. The psychometric properties of the FS have been studied in several countries. However, research that provides reports on reliability and validity for the Indonesian version of the FS is limited. The aim of the study was, therefore, to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of FS which include reliability, internal structure, and convergent validity. 1129 respondents completed the FS, Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE), and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9). The Cronbach's Alpha coefficients indicate a good internal consistency of the FS. The result of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed that a single-factor structure of the FS fit to the data. The result of the Multi-Group Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed measurement invariance across two subsamples. The results of the correlation test show a significant correlation between the FS with the SPANE and PHQ-9. Taken together, the Indonesian version of the FS can be considered a reliable and valid instrument to measure psychological well-being for Indonesian people.

The Relationship of Social Support and Resilience Psychological Well-Being on Student Survivors of Covid-19

Covid-19 survivor students who have experienced this will certainly be an unforgettable experience where everything is completely limited in terms of communication and social interaction, coupled with the labeling of 'Covid-19 sufferers' and the emergence of feelings of anxiety and thoughts. Other negatives add to their own problems for survivors. During the healing process, mental disorders arise, such as anxiety, stress, and self-acceptance as a survivor, which affects the individual's psychological condition. Coupled with the social changes during the pandemic, it also adds to psychological problems that will affect the psychological well-being of individuals. Basically, psychological well-being is a feeling that you can control yourself. The condition of a person's psychological well-being also depends on the surrounding environment, one of the factors is social support. This is obtained if a person's high social support and resilience will affect the individual's psychological well-being, especially for students who have survived Covid-19. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between Social Support and Resilience to Psychological Well-Being in COVID-19 Survivors. This study uses quantitative methods with correlation techniques, namely multiple correlation test techniques involving as many as 110 students of the Faculty of Psychology at the University Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya. The relationship has a significant positive direction with a strength that is considered strong. And it can be said that the higher the social support and resilience, the higher the level of psychological well-being in student survivors of Covid-19. Vice versa, the lower the social support and resilience, the lower the level of psychological well-being

Assessment of college students' mental health status based on temporal perception and hybrid clustering algorithm under the impact of public health events.

The dynamic landscape of public health occurrences presents a formidable challenge to the emotional well-being of college students, necessitating a precise appraisal of their mental health (MH) status. A pivotal metric in this realm is the Mental Health Assessment Index, a prevalent gauge utilized to ascertain an individual's psychological well-being. However, prevailing indices predominantly stem from a physical vantage point, neglecting the intricate psychological dimensions. In pursuit of a judicious evaluation of college students' mental health within the crucible of public health vicissitudes, we have pioneered an innovative metric, underscored by temporal perception, in concert with a hybrid clustering algorithm. This augmentation stands poised to enrich the extant psychological assessment index framework. Our approach hinges on the transmutation of temporal perception into a quantifiable measure, harmoniously interwoven with established evaluative metrics, thereby forging a novel composite evaluation metric. This composite metric serves as the fulcrum upon which we have conceived a pioneering clustering algorithm, seamlessly fusing the fireworks algorithm with K-means clustering. The strategic integration of the fireworks algorithm addresses a noteworthy vulnerability inherent to K-means-its susceptibility to converging onto local optima. Empirical validation of our paradigm attests to its efficacy. The proposed hybrid clustering algorithm aptly captures the dynamic nuances characterizing college students' mental health trajectories. Across diverse assessment stages, our model consistently attains an accuracy threshold surpassing 90%, thus outshining existing evaluation techniques in both precision and simplicity. In summation, this innovative amalgamation presents a formidable stride toward an augmented understanding of college students' mental well-being during times of fluctuating public health dynamics.

The Identification of Covid-19 Fake News Factors on Social Media in Indonesia

Social media is a protocol for people’s interaction and disseminating new ideas. The spread of fake information can occur on social media because there is no control and verification from the legal account. During the COVID-19 corona virus outbreak, the government issued a self-isolation policy. However, people use social media to find information about COVID-19 and spread news about COVID-19 greedily, especially in Indonesia. Therefore, this study explores the factors influencing the spread of fake news related to COVID-19. The sampling used in this study was non-random/non-probability sampling with the Convenience Sampling technique, including two hundred and twenty-two respondences from several regions in Indonesia. These phenomenons are studied using the Uses and Gratification framework by eliminating entertainment variables, adding altruism motivation, and adding moderating variables for demographic factors of individual psychological well-being, including age, education, income, and gender. Data were analyzed using Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS) to determine the effect of five variables. The analysis results show that all the variables, e.g., altruism, socialization, time elapsed, information sharing, and information seeking, as well as moderating variables and demographic factors of individual psychological well-being have no positive and significant effect on the spread of fake COVID-19—news on social media in Indonesia.

The effects of mindfulness practices on well-being

There is growing interest in psychological research into mindfulness practices and their association with aspects of psychological functioning and well-being. Therefore, we have carried out this research with the main purpose of reducing prejudices and limiting beliefs about mindfulness practices and to present the benefits of mindfulness practices on well-being¸ with its many benefits. Aiming to confirm and extend previous knowledge on this topic, we studied the relationships between well-being and the quality of mindfulness practices in a sample (N: 59), adopting a multidimensional conceptualization of mindfulness.
 To begin with, we performed a simple linear regression to determine whether the mindfulness variable predicts the individual's psychological well-being. The results, analyzed from a statistical point of view, show that 52.9% of the well-being of the respondents is influenced by the practice of mindfulness. Thus, the practice of mindfulness techniques influences and is an important predictor of psychological well-being.
 Then, we correlated the construct of mindfulness with that of well-being and all its facets: autonomy, mastery of the environment, personal growth, positive relationships with others, purpose in life and self-acceptance. For this, we used two questionnaires: the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and the questionnaire that measures the well-being construct, the Ryff Scale. The results showed direct, strong correlations, both between mindfulness and the scores obtained for the well-being construct, as well as for the relationship between mindfulness practice and the subscales of the Riff instrument: autonomy, mastery of the environment, personal growth, positive relationships with others and self-acceptance. The correlation between mindfulness and purpose in life is direct and average.
 This study supports the relationship between mindfulness and psychological well-being, with evidence that the practice of mindfulness can enhance an individual's well-being through various means

Structure-guided Design and Optimization of small Molecules as Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitors using Pharmacophore, 3D-QSAR, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies.

Obesity has now become a global issue due to the increase in the population of obese people. It also substantially impacts the individual's social, financial, and psychological well-being, which may contribute to depression. Being overweight induces many metabolic and chronic disorders, urging many researchers to focus on developing the drug for obesity treatment. Pancreatic lipase inhibitors and natural product/compound-derived pancreatic lipase inhibitors have recently received much attention because of their structural variety and low toxicity. This study aimed to build pharmacophores and QSAR for analyzing the necessary structure of pancreatic lipase inhibitors and designing new molecules with the best activity. Ligand-based pharmacophore modeling and Atom-Based 3D-QSAR were carried out using the PHASE module of Schrodinger to determine the critical structural properties necessary for pancreatic lipase (PL) inhibitory activity. A total of 157 phytoconstituents and a standard drug, orlistat, were selected for the present study. Considering the important features for pancreatic lipase inhibition, 15 new molecules were designed and subjected to molecular docking studies and molecular dynamics simulations. The activity of designed molecules was predicted using the Atom- Based QSAR tool of the PHASE module. The top docked score molecule is structure-7 with a docking score of -6.094 Kcal/mol, whereas the docking score of orlistat and tristin is -3.80Kcal/mol and -5.63Kcal/mol, respectively. The designed molecules have a high docking score and good stability, are in the desirable ADME range and are derived from natural products, so they might be used as lead molecules for anti-obesity drug development.

The Association of Psychosocial Manifestations and Quality of Life With Inflammatory Markers in SARS-CoV-2 Patients: A Study From a Dedicated COVID-19 Tertiary Care Hospital.

The second wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic adversely affected an individual's physical and psychological well-being. Events such as nationwide lockdown, isolation, social distancing, loss of jobs, and mortality among close contacts and the neighborhood had a dreadful impact on the psychological well-being of the population. At the time of conducting the present study, limited literature was available on the psychosocial manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the Indian population. Hence, the present study was conducted to find out the association between depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life with inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), D-dimer, serum ferritin, procalcitonin (PCT) in SARS-CoV-2 patients during admission and follow-up in a tertiary care hospital. This was an observational analytical study conducted during the second wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic at a designated COVID-19 tertiary care hospital in New Delhi, India. Guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; the Government of India, were used for deciding hospital admissions. Sixty patients, confirmed positive by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for SARS-CoV-2, aged 18-60 years, were recruited for this study. All study subjects were screened by a rating scale for which the Hindi version of the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) questionnaire was employed, and the Hindi version of the 26-item World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to assess the quality of life. Special investigations like CRP, IL-6, D-dimer, serum ferritin, and PCT were sent on day one of admission. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was 63.3%, 85%, and 26.7%, respectively. The mean D-dimer level was found to be 957.32 ± 650.91 ng/ml, mean pro-calcitonin level was 1.04 ± 1.47 ng/ml, mean serum ferritin level was 722.24 ± 486.75 µg/L, mean CRP level was 65.36 ± 35.12 mg/L, and mean IL-6 level was 62.79 ± 49.05 pg/ml. The average score for the physical domain of the WHOQOL-BREF on days 7, 14, and 28 were 66.23, 77.43, and 82.18, respectively. The average score for the psychological domain on days 7, 14, and 28 were 73.93, 78.33, and 86.21, respectively. The average score for social domain on days 7, 14, and 28 were 82.63, 86.38, and 89.73, respectively. The average score for the environmental domain on days 7, 14, and 28 were 78.33, 88.78, and 90.98, respectively. The prevalence and severity of depression were significantly associated with D-dimer, CRP, ferritin, PCT, and Interleukin-6 (p<0.05). The prevalence and severity of anxiety were significantly associated with PCT, IL-6, and CRP (p<0.05). SARS-CoV-2 infection adversely affected our study population's mental well-being. An increased prevalence of psychosocial manifestations like depression, anxiety, and stress was noted in participants. We also concluded that increased levels of inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, PCT, D-dimer, and serum ferritin) were associated with increased prevalence of psychiatric manifestations like depression.

Does emotion regulation in adolescents in residential care mitigate the association between sexual victimization and poor psychological well-being?

BackgroundChildhood sexual abuse/assault has been linked to mental health problems that affect an individual's psychological well-being. This study explores the facets of emotional regulation as mediating mechanisms in the relationship between sexual victimization and psychological well-being in adolescents in residential care in Eastern Spain. Furthermore, it examines the role of sex assigned at birth and being unaccompanied asylum seeker children as possible moderators of the mediation model. MethodsA total of 346 adolescents (34.1% girls, 65.9% boys) aged between 11 and 19 years old completed a battery of instruments. Parallel multiple mediation paths were tested to determine whether sexual victimization is associated to psychological well-being across emotional regulation dimensions. Moderated mediation models with sex assigned at birth and the condition of unaccompanied asylum seeker children were tested too. ResultsThis study demonstrates that high sexual victimization is associated with poor psychological well-being in adolescents in residential care through the lack of emotional clarity, non-acceptance of emotional responses, and limited access to emotional regulation strategies (β = −0.6, 95%CI = −1.26, −0.09; β = −0.38, 95%CI = −0.9, 0.002; β = −0.39, 95%CI = −0.93, −0.03, respectively). In addition, the latter indirect effect pathway was significantly moderated by the condition of being unaccompanied asylum seeker children (β = 1.46, 95%CI = 0.28, 2.84). Sex assigned at birth was not shown to be a significant moderator. ConclusionsIdentifying which mechanisms of emotional regulation mediate the relationship between sexual victimization and psychological well-being in adolescents in residential care may contribute not only to reducing the psychological distress of these adolescents but also to improving the effectiveness and efficacy of the child welfare system.

The prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in urban Tianjin, China and its related factors.

The aims of the study are to understand the prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in urban Tianjin, China and its related factors through a questionnaire and to assess the correlation between individual characteristics, physical mobility, psychological and emotional well-being, and prevalence, as well as people's awareness of osteoporosis. We selected 240 postmenopausal women from 12 randomly selected streets in 6 administrative districts of Tianjin for bone mineral density measurement and a face-to-face questionnaire survey to obtain the relevant data. Female residents who had lived in the communities under the jurisdiction of the incorporated streets for more than 10 years and had been in menopause for 2 years were included. The women were made aware of the study, there were no communication barriers, and they were willing to undergo dual-energy absorptiometry and cooperate in completing the questionnaire. We used one-way analysis of variance, Fisher exact test, and Pearson correlation analysis for the statistical analysis. The overall prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in the six districts of Tianjin was found to be 52.08%, and the χ 2 test for trend showed a clear trend of increasing with age ( P = 0.035). Body mass index was found to be the most significant personal characteristic affecting the prevalence of osteoporosis; the mean values of the nonosteoporosis and osteoporosis group were (25.45 ± 3.09) and (23.85 ± 3.16), respectively ( P < 0.001); previous fractures were closely associated with the prevalence of osteoporosis. Awareness about osteoporosis had not disseminated among the population, and 9.17% of the participants had never heard of the disease. While 75.42% and 72.92% of the participants, respectively, believe that the harm of osteoporosis cannot be compared with heart disease and cerebral infarction, 56.67% had never had an examination for osteoporosis and paid little to no attention to this disease. People still had major misconceptions about the hazards of osteoporosis and common-sense precautions that needed to be followed. Although osteoporosis is prevalent among postmenopausal women in urban Tianjin and is strongly linked to both history of fracture and body mass index, most women are only familiar with the disease's name and lack an understanding of the dangers it poses as well as the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. To ensure the prevention and control of osteoporosis, it is crucial to focus on increasing the examination and treatment rates and spreading awareness of the three-level diagnosis and treatment pattern among the public.