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View article: Unveiling Psychological Responses to COVID-19: Psychometric Properties of the Mental Impact and Distress Scale in Hong Kong Adults
Unveiling Psychological Responses to COVID-19: Psychometric Properties of the Mental Impact and Distress Scale in Hong Kong Adults Open
The COVID-19 pandemic poses substantial challenges to individuals’ physical and mental health. The Mental Impact and Distress Scale: COVID-19 (MIDc-PR) was developed as a transdiagnostic assessment tool to evaluate respondents’ psychologic…
View article: Assessing psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Israeli adults: a psychometric evaluation of the Hebrew version of the mental impact and distress scale
Assessing psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Israeli adults: a psychometric evaluation of the Hebrew version of the mental impact and distress scale Open
The Mental Impact and Distress Scale: COVID-19 (MIDc) is a pandemic-specific screening tool of psychological responses and has been adapted in multiple languages across different countries. The present study aimed to examine the psychometr…
View article: The Potentially Causal Interplays among Sleep Quality, Perceived Friend Support, and Psychological Distress among Hong Kong Young People
The Potentially Causal Interplays among Sleep Quality, Perceived Friend Support, and Psychological Distress among Hong Kong Young People Open
Methodological innovations, such as random-intercept cross-lagged panel models (RI-CLPMs), allow for the disaggregation of within- and between-person variance in psychological processes, enabling stronger causal inference at the within-per…
View article: The Potentially Causal Interplays among Sleep Quality, Perceived Friend Support, and Psychological Distress among Hong Kong Young People
The Potentially Causal Interplays among Sleep Quality, Perceived Friend Support, and Psychological Distress among Hong Kong Young People Open
Methodological innovations, such as random-intercept cross-lagged panel models (RI-CLPMs), allow for the disaggregation of within- and between-person variance in psychological processes, enabling stronger causal inference at the within-per…
View article: Longitudinal measurement invariance of EURO-D scale across 27 countries in SHARE wave 8 and wave 9: A cross-country alignment study
Longitudinal measurement invariance of EURO-D scale across 27 countries in SHARE wave 8 and wave 9: A cross-country alignment study Open
The findings support satisfactory psychometric properties and measurement equivalence of EURO-D across gender, age groups, time points, and countries. These results have important clinical implications for ensuring cross-cultural comparabi…
View article: Change in psychological distress and associated factors among Hong Kong young adults in post-COVID-19 era: a latent transition analysis
Change in psychological distress and associated factors among Hong Kong young adults in post-COVID-19 era: a latent transition analysis Open
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has brought negative impacts on young adults’ mental health. The present study aimed to examine the transition of psychological distress classes in young adults after the pandemic and the associated factors. M…
View article: Attitudinal Shifts towards Homosexuality among Secondary School Students in Hong Kong over a Decade: A Multiple Group Latent Class Analysis
Attitudinal Shifts towards Homosexuality among Secondary School Students in Hong Kong over a Decade: A Multiple Group Latent Class Analysis Open
Purpose This study aims to investigate the heterogeneity in attitudes toward homosexuality among secondary school students in Hong Kong and examine whether and how the attitude patterns had shifted between 2011 and 2021. Factors that influ…
View article: Contribution of social and lifestyle factors to cognitive status and 5-year change among middle-aged and older Americans
Contribution of social and lifestyle factors to cognitive status and 5-year change among middle-aged and older Americans Open
Cognitive decline is a global health concern that leads to significant impairment in daily functioning and quality of life. Limited large-scale cohort studies have concurrently examined the effects of lifestyle and social factors on cognit…
View article: Exploring patterns of online sexual experiences and associated factors in 7,901 high school students in Hong Kong: A latent class analysis
Exploring patterns of online sexual experiences and associated factors in 7,901 high school students in Hong Kong: A latent class analysis Open
Online sexual experiences in adolescents are increasing but the patterns of use and associated factors remain unclear. This study investigated the latent heterogeneity of online sexual experiences in a large sample of 7901 adolescents (436…
View article: Psychometric validation of the Cardiac Distress Inventory - Short Form among people with cardiac diseases in Hong Kong
Psychometric validation of the Cardiac Distress Inventory - Short Form among people with cardiac diseases in Hong Kong Open
Objectives Cardiac patients experience various somatic and psychosocial symptoms and stress is an important prognostic factor of cardiac rehabilitation. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the 12-item Cardiac Distress Inven…
View article: Protocol for a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial evaluating the psychosocial effects of an expressive arts-based intervention on adults with age-related macular degeneration
Protocol for a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial evaluating the psychosocial effects of an expressive arts-based intervention on adults with age-related macular degeneration Open
Introduction Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent eye disease among middle-aged and older adults. AMD leaves the patient with irreversible deteriorating vision, which profoundly impacts their daily lives and psychosocial w…
View article: Psychosocial and Situational Risk Factors of Suicidality among Young Adults amid and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-Wave Cross-Sectional Network Analysis
Psychosocial and Situational Risk Factors of Suicidality among Young Adults amid and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-Wave Cross-Sectional Network Analysis Open
Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought situational impacts and mental distress among young people. No studies have investigated and compared the risk factors of suicidality among young adults during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
View article: Interaction Effects Between Low Self-Control and Meaning in Life on Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms and Functioning in Chinese Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Latent Moderated Structural Equation Modeling Study
Interaction Effects Between Low Self-Control and Meaning in Life on Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms and Functioning in Chinese Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Latent Moderated Structural Equation Modeling Study Open
Background Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging behavioral addiction with mental health implications among adolescents. Low self-control is an established risk factor of IGD. Few studies have, however, examined the moderating role…
View article: Latent heterogeneity of deviant behaviors and associated factors among ethnic minority adolescents: a latent class analysis
Latent heterogeneity of deviant behaviors and associated factors among ethnic minority adolescents: a latent class analysis Open
Background Deviant behaviors are common during adolescence. Despite the diversity of juvenile delinquency, the patterns of deviant behaviors remain unclear in ethnic minorities. The present study aimed to evaluate the latent heterogeneity …
View article: Validation of the 12-item Gamification User Types Hexad Scale in 1,610 Hong Kong Young Gamers
Validation of the 12-item Gamification User Types Hexad Scale in 1,610 Hong Kong Young Gamers Open
The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Gamification User Types Hexad Scale (Hexad) and validate the 12-item short version (Hexad-12) in the Chinese context. An online survey recruited 1,610 young gamers aged …
View article: A Population Study on the Associations between Arts Engagement and Well-Being in Hong Kong Residents: Moderating Role of Gender and Chronic Conditions
A Population Study on the Associations between Arts Engagement and Well-Being in Hong Kong Residents: Moderating Role of Gender and Chronic Conditions Open
View article: Latent Heterogeneity of Online Sexual Experiences and Associations With Sexual Risk Behaviors and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Chinese Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Study
Latent Heterogeneity of Online Sexual Experiences and Associations With Sexual Risk Behaviors and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Chinese Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Online sexual experiences (OSEs) are becoming increasingly common in young adults, but existing papers have reported only on specific types of OSEs and have not shown the heterogeneous nature of the repertoire of OSEs. The use p…
View article: Protocol for a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a dyadic expressive arts-based intervention in improving the psychosocial well-being of children with intellectual disability in special schools and their mothers
Protocol for a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a dyadic expressive arts-based intervention in improving the psychosocial well-being of children with intellectual disability in special schools and their mothers Open
Introduction Mothers of children with intellectual disability (ID) are often distressed because of intensive workloads and difficulties in communicating with their children. Given the interdependence between the psychosocial well-being of …
View article: Latent Heterogeneity of Online Sexual Experiences and Associations With Sexual Risk Behaviors and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Chinese Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Latent Heterogeneity of Online Sexual Experiences and Associations With Sexual Risk Behaviors and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Chinese Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Online sexual experiences (OSEs) are becoming increasingly common in young adults, but existing papers have reported only on specific types of OSEs and have not shown the heterogeneous nature of the repertoire of OSEs. The use …
View article: Psychosocial and financial well-being mediated the effects of COVID-19 distress on suicidality: a serial mediation model among Hong Kong young adults
Psychosocial and financial well-being mediated the effects of COVID-19 distress on suicidality: a serial mediation model among Hong Kong young adults Open
View article: Psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 among Hong Kong young adults in 2021: Associations with meaning in life and suicidal ideation
Psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 among Hong Kong young adults in 2021: Associations with meaning in life and suicidal ideation Open
Background Young adults in Hong Kong are subject to elevated psychological distress given the societal stressors such as civil unrest and COVID-19 pandemic and suicide is a leading cause of death among them. The present study aimed to eval…
View article: Association between quarantine and sleep disturbance in Hong Kong adults: The mediating role of COVID-19 mental impact and distress
Association between quarantine and sleep disturbance in Hong Kong adults: The mediating role of COVID-19 mental impact and distress Open
Background COVID-19 quarantine has been associated with increased sleep problems and prolonged psychological responses to the pandemic could mediate this relationship. The present study attempted to examine the mediating role of COVID-19 m…
View article: Psychometric properties of the 12-item Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale among stroke survivors in Hong Kong
Psychometric properties of the 12-item Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale among stroke survivors in Hong Kong Open
The present study examined the psychometric properties of the 12-item Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL-12) in 184 stroke survivors in Hong Kong. The participants completed a self-report questionnaire including the SSQOL-12, SF-…
View article: Associations between Low Self-Control, Meaning in Life, Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms, and Functioning in Chinese Adolescents: A Structural Equation Model
Associations between Low Self-Control, Meaning in Life, Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms, and Functioning in Chinese Adolescents: A Structural Equation Model Open
View article: Indirect effects of social support and hope on quality of life via emotional distress among stroke survivors: A three-wave structural equation model
Indirect effects of social support and hope on quality of life via emotional distress among stroke survivors: A three-wave structural equation model Open
Objectives Stroke survivors are prone to functional impairments and reduced quality of life (QoL). This study examined the mediating role of social support and hope in the relationships between functional impairment, emotional distress, an…
View article: Temporal relationships among role stress, staff burnout, and residents’ behavioral problems: A 2-year longitudinal study in child care homes in Hong Kong
Temporal relationships among role stress, staff burnout, and residents’ behavioral problems: A 2-year longitudinal study in child care homes in Hong Kong Open
Young residents in care homes experience psychological distress arising from their complex family backgrounds. Residential care workers face job demands and are prone to burnout due to the role stress of balancing enormous workloads with r…
View article: Psychometric Properties of The 12-Item Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale Among Stroke Survivors In Hong Kong
Psychometric Properties of The 12-Item Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale Among Stroke Survivors In Hong Kong Open
The present study examined the psychometric properties of the 12-item Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL-12) as a measure of quality of life specific to stroke in 184 stroke survivors in Hong Kong. The participants also completed…
View article: Effects of Self-compassion on Diurnal Cortisol Pattern via Positive Affect in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Effects of Self-compassion on Diurnal Cortisol Pattern via Positive Affect in Colorectal Cancer Survivors Open
Objectives Colorectal cancer survivors are at risks of emotional distress and dysregulated diurnal cortisol rhythms. Dispositional self-compassion has been linked with better psychological adjustment and greater positive affect. This study…
View article: Change in suicidal ideation and associated factors among young adults in Hong Kong from 2018 to 2019: a latent transition analysis
Change in suicidal ideation and associated factors among young adults in Hong Kong from 2018 to 2019: a latent transition analysis Open
View article: Longitudinal measurement invariance in urbanization index of Chinese communities across 2000 and 2015: a Bayesian approximate measurement invariance approach
Longitudinal measurement invariance in urbanization index of Chinese communities across 2000 and 2015: a Bayesian approximate measurement invariance approach Open
Background The Urbanicity Scale was developed based on the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) to measure the urbanization index of communities according to 12 components. The present study was designed to systematically investigate t…