Vietnamese Adolescents Research Articles

Parenting Styles and Coping Strategies among Vietnamese Adolescents

Coping ability is one of the crucial factors helping adolescents face and overcome changes and difficulties during this developmental stage. The selection and use of coping strategies by adolescents are influenced by various factors from family, school, and social environment, including parenting styles. This study aims to examine the influence of parenting styles, as perceived by adolescents, on their coping strategies. Using a cross-sectional design, the study employed the Proactive Coping Inventory and Parenting Scale. Results showed that parental autonomy support, psychological control, and behavioral control have different effects on adolescents' coping strategies.

The Alarming of Zinc Deficiency and Vitamin D Insufficiency and The Associated Factors Among Vietnamese Adolescents 10-14 Years Old

The Alarming of Zinc Deficiency and Vitamin D Insufficiency and The Associated Factors Among Vietnamese Adolescents 10-14 Years Old

The Correlation Between Quality of Care and Mental Health and Behavioral Problems Among Vietnamese Adolescents in Social Support Facilities

Background: Previous studies have shown the negative impact of institutional care on children’s physical and mental health. However, in addition to the form of care, the quality of care is an important factor in children’s mental health. This study explored the quality of care and the association between the quality of care and mental health issues among adolescents in Vietnam social support facilities (SSFs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 273 institutionalized adolescents who lived in SSFs and 273 adolescents cared for by family. Depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, sleep problems, behavioral problems, and quality of care were measured. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and multiple linear regression analysis was performed. Results: The quality of care was rated as quite high by institutionalized adolescents. However, the mean score for quality of care was significantly lower for institutionalized adolescents than for the comparison group. The quality of physical care did not show a significant relationship with mental health risk, except for anxiety. In contrast, emotional care was negatively associated with all common mental health problems including anxiety (beta = –0.40, P < .001), depression (beta = –0.31, P < .01), conduct behavior (beta = –0.30, P < .01) and sleep problems (beta = –0.30, P < .01). An increase in emotional care was therefore associated with a decrease in mental health problems. Conclusions: Emotional care is more important than physical care for adolescents in SSFs. It is necessary to improve the quality of care, particularly emotional care, for adolescents to reduce the risk of mental health problems.

The Association Between Social Media Use and Mental Well-Being Among Vietnamese Adolescents

Adolescence is a developmental stage that experiences an interaction among several factors including biological, psychological, and social sides that contribute to the overall well-being. In a technological advanced era, the emerge of social media takes up enormous attention of social concern that the use of social media is potentially associated with reduced interaction and isolation. However, in Asian context, little is known about the effect of social media on adolescent psychological well-being. According to social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954) and social cognitive theory (Bandura), people are driven to evaluate themselves with others and may find motivation to improve or feel dissatisfied, which was not justified in a virtual environment. This study explores the possible relationship between the social media patterns and adolescence well-being. Adolescence’s well-being is measured by The Stirling Children's Wellbeing Scale (SCWBS) for emotional symptoms and psychological well-being and open data reflect personal perception on the topic.

Impact of Digital Streamers’ Language on the Moral Development of Vietnamese Adolescents: A Qualitative Inquiry

Impact of Digital Streamers’ Language on the Moral Development of Vietnamese Adolescents: A Qualitative Inquiry

The prevalence and factors associated with sexting among Vietnamese adolescents: a gender-specific analysis

Little is known about sexting among the teen population in Vietnam. The study aims to examine the prevalence of sexting behaviors among Vietnamese adolescents and factors affecting sexting behaviors. 724 Vietnamese high school students from 15 to 18 years of age (Mage = 16.65, SDage = 0.60, 57.90% female) anonymously and voluntarily completed a self-report questionnaire measuring sexting behaviors and other related factors. Results revealed that 43.9% of adolescents were involved in at least one type of sexting behavior and 25% conducted at least one type of active sexting behavior. Gender differences were found in all types of sexting, with more involvement of males than females. Multiple logistic regression results showed that sexual sensation seeking was strongly related to all types of sexting behaviors in both genders, and exposure to sexually explicit internet material (SEIM) was associated with all types of active sexting behaviors among female adolescents. Sexting has become a relatively notable form of sexual interaction among teenagers in Vietnam. Therefore, parents, educators, and key stakeholders need to develop effective sex education programs that recognize the sexting behaviors of young people and support them in developing healthy relationships and existing safely and responsibly in a digital age.

The mediation model of social status on the link between parental attachment, aggressive behavior, and psychological well-being: Evidence from two studies in Vietnamese adolescents and young adults.

Little is known about how insecure attachment affects aggressive behavior and well-being among Vietnamese youth. Using structural equation modeling, we investigate the mediating role of subjective social status (SSS) on the paths from insecure attachment to overt aggressive behavior (OAB) and psychological well-being (PW) in a sample of 1753 Vietnamese adolescents (Mage = 16.136, SD = 0.784) and test whether the results will be replicated in another sample of 601 Vietnamese young adults (Mage = 19.93, SD = 1.35). Participants complete a survey comprising demographic information, attachment styles, SSS, OAB, and PW questionnaires. Our main findings include: (a) anxious attachment positively related to OAB in both samples, (b) anxious attachment was only negatively associated with adolescents' PW, (c) avoidant attachment was positively correlated to OAB in adolescents but negatively correlated in young adults, and (d) avoidant attachment was negatively related to PW in both samples. In addition, (e) in adolescents, the mediation role of SSS was significant in all paths, but (f) SSS only mediated the link from avoidant attachment to PW of young adults. The present study suggests that aggressive behavior might not be associated with social status or attachment in the same way in adolescents compared to young adult Vietnamese samples.

Harsh punishment and aggressive behavior in vietnamese adolescents: The role of gender of parents and adolescents

Harsh punishment and aggressive behavior in vietnamese adolescents: The role of gender of parents and adolescents

Investigating the immediate and mid-term effect of a gamified e-learning platform for the enhancement of traffic knowledge and skills among Vietnamese adolescents operating powered two-wheelers

Introduction: Traffic crashes caused by adolescents are being assessed as particularly serious and a common concern of society as a whole. Improving traffic knowledge and skills is crucial in reducing adolescent traffic crashes. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a gamified e-learning platform on traffic knowledge and skills among adolescents (aged 15–18) in Vietnam. Method: Using a pretest–posttest design, this quasi-experimental study, included 350 participants within the intervention group and 350 participants within the control group. All participants were selected from three high schools in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Intervention group participants got a gamified traffic safety learning experience with a gamified e-learning platform, while control group participants received general traffic safety education through conventional methods using short videos. The effect was measured via tests focusing on traffic knowledge and skills. Data were subsequently collected from both groups before (i.e., pretest) and immediately after (i.e., posttest 1) following the education. In addition, within the intervention group also a second posttest (i.e., posttest 2) was conducted six months after following the education. Results: A significant increase in scores on posttest 1 compared to the pretest was found in the intervention group but not in the control group. Also, among the intervention group, the scores in posttest 2 were significantly better than those in the pretest, however, there was no difference in scores between posttest 1 and posttest 2. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that the gamified e-learning platform cannot only improve participants’ knowledge of traffic safety but also help participants retain such knowledge for at least six months. Practical implications: The study findings can reinforce the important role of traffic safety education in improving adolescent traffic knowledge and skills.

Utilizing the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire to measure symptoms of depression among Vietnamese adolescents in Hanoi, Vietnam, during the COVID-19 pandemic

Utilizing the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire to measure symptoms of depression among Vietnamese adolescents in Hanoi, Vietnam, during the COVID-19 pandemic

Emotional - Behavioral Difficulties and Prosocial Behaviour among Vietnamese Adolescents: the Role of Social Support.

In recent decades, a high prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents has been reported worldwide. In Vietnam, mental health problems such as emotional and behavioural difficulties are relatively common in the adolescent age group. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of emotional-behavioural problems and prosocial behaviours in Vietnamese adolescents and identify the role of social support in these adolescents' strengths and difficulties. A population sample of 582 adolescents from sixth to ninth grade from four secondary schools in Vietnam voluntarily participated by completing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (α = .64) and the Social Support Scale (α = .90). The research results revealed that Vietnamese adolescents suffered from considerable levels of emotional-behavioural difficulties and prosocial behaviour problems. Through multible regression analysis, support from their families significantly predicted to decrease students' emotional and behavioural symptoms (β\< 0; p\< .05) and increasing prosocial behaviours (β> 0; p \< .05). In contrast, friend support only contribute to protecting adolescents from behavioural problems (β = -.18; p \< .05) and encouraged prosocial behaviours (β = .22; p \< .05). Family support had a central role in its positive contribution to reducing emotional-behavioural and prosocial behaviour problems. Friend support only decreased behavioural problems and encouraged prosocial behaviours. These results are interpreted that educators could limit adolescents' emotional-behavioural difficulties and encourage prosocial behaviours through social support from their families and friends.

Perceptions of the determinants of mental health literacy among Vietnamese adolescents

Even though there is a large frequency of mental health issues among adolescents all over the world, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the mental health literacy of this demographic, particularly in economically developing nations. Literacy in mental health is necessary for the early diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses before they become severe. The objectives of this study are to investigate the mental health literacy of students, the causes of mental illness, the disparities between genders, the reasons for mental disorders, and the variations between grade and causes of mental illnesses. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and an independent sample t-test were utilized to analyze the data. It was shown that environmental factors were the most significant contributors to mental illness. Furthermore, there was a substantial disparity between the degree of spirituality and the gender of the individual. Moreover, it was demonstrated that there are substantial distinctions between grade and environmental and biological factors. These findings have significant repercussions for educational initiatives that aim to promote students' mental health literacy at the high school level. Among the Vietnamese high school population, there is a demand for programs that teach pupils about mental health literacy. Literacy in mental health serves as the basis for mental health promotion, prevention, and care, with the primary goal of enhancing mental health and its associated outcomes.

Identifying the factors related to body fat percentage among Vietnamese adolescents using machine learning techniques

The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing Body Fat Percentage (BFP) among Vietnamese adolescents aged 11 to 15 employing machine learning techniques for predictive analysis. A total of 1,208 adolescents, comprising 598 boys and 610 girls, drawn from nine junior high schools in Vietnam's capital, were enrolled in the study. Body composition measurements were conducted using the HBF 375 (Omron) device by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis method. The study questionnaire, initially validated by The National Institute of Nutrition, encompassed inquiries related to dietary behaviors, meal frequencies, physical activities, sedentary habits, and nutritional knowledge. A machine learning methodology employing a decision tree algorithm was employed to discern the primary determinants most significantly correlated with BFP. This study successfully identified six distinct predictor groups associated with BFP among adolescents, leveraging the decision tree model, with Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE) values of 4.80 and 3.80, respectively. Among these predictors, frequency of fruit consumption, snacking habits, mode of transportation to school, and screen time (computer and/or cell phone usage) emerged as the most influential factors linked to BFP in adolescents. The combination of these factors and interactions with gender and pubertal status can BFP in Vietnamese adolescents. This research sheds light on the complex and diverse factors impacting BFP in Vietnamese adolescents. This study's results underscore the practical importance of promoting healthy eating and exercise habits among adolescents, offering valuable insights for parents and schools to enhance their childcare strategies.

Технологии машинного обучения при определении факторов, связанных с долей жира в организме Вьетнамских подростков

The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing Body Fat Percentage (BFP) among Vietnamese adolescents aged 11 to 15 employing machine learning techniques for predictive analysis. A total of 1,208 adolescents, comprising 598 boys and 610 girls, drawn from nine junior high schools in Vietnam's capital, were enrolled in the study. Body composition measurements were conducted using the HBF 375 (Omron) device by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis method. The study questionnaire, initially validated by The National Institute of Nutrition, encompassed inquiries related to dietary behaviors, meal frequencies, physical activities, sedentary habits, and nutritional knowledge. A machine learning methodology employing a decision tree algorithm was employed to discern the primary determinants most significantly correlated with BFP. This study successfully identified six distinct predictor groups associated with BFP among adolescents, leveraging the decision tree model, with Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE) values of 4.80 and 3.80, respectively. Among these predictors, frequency of fruit consumption, snacking habits, mode of transportation to school, and screen time (computer and/or cell phone usage) emerged as the most influential factors linked to BFP in adolescents. The combination of these factors and interactions with gender and pubertal status can BFP in Vietnamese adolescents. This research sheds light on the complex and diverse factors impacting BFP in Vietnamese adolescents. This study's results underscore the practical importance of promoting healthy eating and exercise habits among adolescents, offering valuable insights for parents and schools to enhance their childcare strategies.

Relation between hyperactivity and peer problems: a structural equation modeling approach

The association between hyperactivity, prosocial behavior, and peer problems among adolescents is less well known, especially in the Vietnamese context. Using the structural equation, this study aims to investigate the mediating effect of prosocial behavior on the hyperactivity-friendship problem relationship among Vietnamese adolescents. 822 adolescents from grades 6 to 9 in secondary schools in the three provinces of Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, and Kom Tum became participants in this study. The statistical analysis and hypothesis testing were done using SPSS 20 and Amos 20 software. The results revealed that hyperactivity was positively associated with friend problems and that this relationship was mediated in part by prosocial behavior. The development of interventions to shield adolescents against mental disorders may be affected by these findings.

“Self-compassion and life satisfaction in Vietnamese adolescents: the mediating role of emotional and behavioral problems”

Purpose The current study aims to examine the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction in Vietnamese adolescents and investigate the possibility that emotional and behavioural problems mediate this relationship. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative means of data collection and analysis were used to investigate the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction and the underlying mechanism of this relationship. A set of questionnaires was presented to a sample of 828 adolescents (M age = 14.61; SD = 1.08) aged 14–17 years from two secondary schools and two high schools in Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam. This helped to determine their self-compassion (self-compassion scale), emotional and behavioural problems (strengths and difficulties questionnaire) and life satisfaction (life satisfaction scale). Instruments reflected satisfactory reliability and validity. Findings The results show that self-warmth was positively associated with life satisfaction and that self-coldness was positively associated with emotional and behavioural problems and negatively associated with life satisfaction in Vietnamese adolescents. Emotional and behavioural problems fully mediated the negative relationship between self-coldness and life satisfaction. Practical implications It is implied that intervention programmes should be tailored to both promote self-compassionate behaviours and reduce self-coldness, to increase life satisfaction in adolescents. Originality/value The research available on the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction in adolescents, especially adolescents from Southeast Asia, is very sparse. More significantly, the underlying mechanisms behind this relationship are not yet fully understood.

Parent-adolescent conflict: an exploration from the perspective of Vietnamese adolescents.

This research investigates parent-adolescent conflicts from the viewpoint of Vietnamese adolescents. Employing a mixed-method approach, the study conducted in-depth interviews and a questionnaire survey with 706 high-school students. The findings highlight that conflicts between Vietnamese parents and adolescents commonly arise regarding internet usage for entertainment and academic purposes. Furthermore, adolescents reported having more conflicts with their mothers than with their fathers. Although instances of parental aggression were identified, most adolescents perceived their parents' conflict resolution as supportive. However, Vietnamese adolescents tended to display passive behavioral responses during conflicts. The research also identified certain emotional responses as warning signs of mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts, among some adolescents. Moreover, a higher frequency of conflicts with parents was significantly associated with increased peer connections. The study emphasizes the importance of professionals, such as school social workers or counselors, prioritizing the understanding of parent-child conflicts' impact on adolescents' emotions and mental health. Additionally, it underscores the significance of examining parenting patterns and parent-child communication within contemporary Vietnamese families.

Preliminary Study of Social Withdrawal Behaviour in Vietnamese Adolescents

Objective: Social withdrawal behaviour is a modern psychosocial phenomenon that has been studied in many countries. However, this is a research gap in Vietnam – a developing country, with almost no research on this phenomenon. This study was conducted to explore the context of social withdrawal behaviour among Vietnamese adolescents. Method: By designing a cross-sectional study on 1071 representative participants from three regions of the country, we have discovered that 1.77% of the selected participants experience this behaviour. Result: The common social withdrawal expressions in adolescents are being alone, not participating in meetings, not requiring others to interact and not talking to others, which can be categorized into two groups: Without interaction when being in the context that is required to participate, and (2) Choose to work alone if possible. These findings broaden our understanding of the possibility of facing this phenomenon in adolescents currently. Conclusion: This preliminary study can guide future studies on social withdrawal in a developing country. Despite the acknowledged limitations, our study provided an important insight into the social withdrawal in adolescents from a developing and multicultural country, thus contributing to the existing literature. Moreover, the research and development of other theoretical frameworks on social withdrawal is an indispensable direction to strengthen and broaden our understanding of this field.

An Expectancy-Value approach to investigate socio-cognitive determinants of speeding among adolescent powered two-wheeled riders in Vietnam

Speeding increases the likelihood and severity of road traffic crashes, but many riders do not consider speeding as a serious safety issue. By using belief-based variables derived from the Theory of Planned Behaviour (i.e. behavioural beliefs, normative beliefs, and control beliefs), this study investigated the socio-cognitive determinants of speeding intentions among Vietnamese adolescents operating motorized/electrified two-wheelers. 189 adolescent powered two-wheeled riders in Ho Chi Minh City participated in a cross-sectional survey. The results lend clear support to the Expectancy-Value approach since belief-based product factors (e.g. outcome beliefs x outcome evaluations) significantly and independently contributed to the prediction of speeding intentions. Speeding intentions were mostly influenced by behavioural beliefs, followed by normative beliefs and control beliefs, respectively. This study not only proves the Expectancy-Value approach as an appropriate framework for the investigation of speeding intentions but also supports authorities in the formulation and execution of more effective interventions for reducing speeding among adolescent powered two-wheeled riders in Vietnam. Instead of motivation-oriented methods, there is a need for strategies that stimulate the translation of good intentions into the desirable behaviour, and encourage adolescents not to relapse in case they are exposed to risk facilitating circumstances. Yet, besides focussing on person-specific dispositions towards speeding, policy makers are advised to adopt a more broadly encompassing systemic approach with inclusion of safe roads, safe vehicles, improved post-crash care, and shared stakeholder responsibilities.

U.S. Vietnamese parents' trusted sources of information and preferences for intervention messaging about HPV vaccination: A mixed methods study

ObjectiveAssess trusted sources of information, perceived message effectiveness, and preferred dissemination strategies regarding adolescent HPV vaccination among U.S. Vietnamese parents. MethodsData came from an observational, explanatory sequential mixed-methods study with U.S. Vietnamese parents of adolescents (408 survey participants; 32 interview participants). Surveys and interviews were conducted in both Vietnamese and English. Mixed-methods data were integrated and analyzed for confirmation, expansion, or discordance. ResultsBoth quantitative and qualitative findings confirm high trust in HPV vaccination information from providers, government agencies, and cancer organizations. Messages perceived as effective emphasize vaccine safety, experts' endorsement, importance of vaccination prior to HPV exposure, and preventable cancers. Qualitative findings expanded quantitative results, demonstrating a desire for evidence-based information in the Vietnamese language and addressing cultural concerns (e.g., effectiveness or potential side effects specific to Vietnamese adolescents, whether parents should delay HPV vaccination for Vietnamese adolescents). Quantitative and qualitative findings were incongruent about whether parents would trust information about HPV vaccination that is disseminated via social media. ConclusionWe identified credible messengers, feasible strategies, and elements of impactful messages for interventions to increase adolescent HPV vaccination for U.S. Vietnamese. InnovationWe focus on a high-risk, underserved population and integrate mixed-methods design and analysis.