Parental emotional support, self-efficacy, and mental health problems among adolescents in Hong Kong: a moderated mediation approach

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

Introduction Early signs of mental health issues may develop into severe illnesses over time. The influence parental emotional support on adolescent problems is well acknowledged. However, prior research has predominantly focused psychological symptoms, often neglecting the somatic symptoms associated with health. Additionally, there been insufficient exploration mediating role self-efficacy and relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) health, particularly within context Hong Kong. Methods Using data from 3,613 adolescents aged 15 years 109 schools in Kong who participated Programme for International Student Assessment 2018, this study explored two dimensions (psychological symptoms), effect moderating SES. Results We found that significantly reduced primarily by enhancing self-efficacy. MoreovSES moderated these relationships, impact being more pronounced among lower SES backgrounds. Discussion This deepens understanding mechanisms underlying By highlighting importance self-efficacy, as SES, findings offer valuable insights effective interventions aimed at improving

Language: Английский

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Social contexts and cross-national differences in association between adverse childhood experiences and frailty index

SSM - Population Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22, P. 101408 - 101408

Published: April 17, 2023

Cross-national differences in the health implication of adverse childhood experiences have been documented. The may be shaped by macro- and micro-social context. However, previous studies failed to consider role micro-level social contexts, where happen, affecting cross-national differences. study aims estimate association between Frailty Index across countries then reveal how difference were contexts. Adulthood information collected from three waves Survey Health, Ageing Retirement Europe 2010, 2013, 2015, China Health Longitudinal Study data 2015 2018, respectively. index was measured based on 35 measurements. Eleven adversities, including intrafamilial aggression neglect, family dynamics, socioeconomic status etc, extracted life history survey two datasets, conducted 2017 2014, Weighted Linear regression models smoothing-differencing method applied. Experiencing or more adversities associated with increase frailty level China. effect size ranged 0.015 (95%CI: 0.011-0.019) 0.030 0.025-0.034) Germanic countries. Poor parent-child relationship, parental absence/death ACEs terms frail European but not In a context moderately likely experiencing greatest. effects most derived this These findings highlight importance contexts while mitigating early stress promote life-course health. Individuals who experience adversity should paid special attention experiences.

Language: Английский

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Adverse Childhood Experiences in Mexico: Prevalence and Association with Sociodemographic Variables and Health Status

Psychology in Russia State of Art, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 48 - 62

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to a semantic field of negative childhood events that, in conjunction with insufficient personal, family, or contextual coping resources, have the potential becoming traumatic. Objective. To assess prevalence and their association sociodemographic variables physical mental illnesses Mexican sample. Design. A cross-sectional design was used. The sample included 917 adults who responded International Questionnaire (ACE-IQ). Most participants were female (79.3%) an average age 37 years, monthly income between 500 2,500 USD (59.2%), had completed university education (45.6%) married common-law marriage (53.1%). Data collected through Google Forms, link form shared electronic social networks. Results. total 48.3% presented seven nine types ACEs. Among responses, most prevalent categories emotional neglect (95.1%), family violence (83.3%), abuse (78.6%). significant found number ACEs illness diagnosis (x2(20) = 15.16; p < .001). Women report more experiences sexual (z -6.62, .001), whereas men reported community -4.27, .001) collective -3.94, Conclusions. population is high. However, women differences certain It that people history higher ACE categories.

Language: Английский

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Association of early life adversity with cardiovascular disease and its potential mechanisms: a narrative review

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 24, 2024

Strong epidemiological evidence has shown that early life adversity (ELA) a profound negative impact on health in adulthood, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause death worldwide. Here, we review cohort studies effects ELA outcomes and possible underlying mechanisms. In addition, summarize relevant rodent models ELA. This reveals prevalence varies between regions, time periods, sexes. increases behaviors, susceptibility to mental illnesses, neuroendocrine immune system dysfunction humans. Rodent have been developed show similar those humans but cannot fully replicate all subtypes. Therefore, combining further investigate mechanisms association diseases may be feasible future research strategy.

Language: Английский

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Adverse Childhood Experiences, Women Who Are Sex Trafficked, and Social Service Utilization: Implications for Social Work

Social Work, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 69(3), P. 265 - 275

Published: May 14, 2024

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and high levels social service usage by women who are sex trafficked. Fifty (N = 50) were trafficked surveyed using purposive snowball sampling methods. ACEs score for respondents ranged from 2 10 with an average 7.4 (SD 2.3). Emotional sexual abuse tied at 88 percent as most frequently cited among in sample. prevalence significantly higher sample compared known estimates similar populations, ranging 20 54 (p &lt; .001). Considering well-established link poor health outcomes, these findings point need innovative targeted provisions formerly that take into consideration level women. Given sociodemographic diversity sample, there is a services trauma-informed, innovative, culturally sensitive variety settings.

Language: Английский

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