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- Title
Relationships among Mental Health, Self-esteem and Physical Health in Chinese Adolescents: An exploratory study.
- Authors
Li, Ho Cheung William; Chan, Siu Ling Polly; Chung, Oi Kwan Joyce; Chui, Miu Ling Maureen
- Abstract
This study explored the relationships among mental health, self-esteem and physical health in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents. Chinese students (N = 1945) between the ages of 12 and 19 from four secondary schools of different regions were invited to participate in the study. This study revealed that a significant number of adolescents in Hong Kong are experiencing depressive symptoms. The overall results indicated that self-esteem of adolescents was correlated to and a predictor of their physical and mental health. Health care professionals should take a more assertive role in promoting relevant health education to the community with emphasis on helping adolescents develop positive self-esteem.
- Subjects
MENTAL health; SELF-esteem; TEENAGERS; MENTAL depression; HEALTH education; CLINICAL health psychology
- Publication
Journal of Health Psychology, 2010, Vol 15, Issue 1, p96
- ISSN
1359-1053
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1359105309342601