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Associations between Mental Health and Intrapersonal, Interpersonal and Cultural Factors

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Behavioral and Mental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 7180

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Dr. Alessandro Germani

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Faculty of Law, Università Giustino Fortunato, 82100 Benevento, Italy
Interests: clinical-dynamic psychology; psychosomatic medicine; psychoanalysis; neuroscience; cross-cultural psychology; intrapersonal, interpersonal and cultural factors on mental health; adolescence and emerging adulthood; psychosis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The literature indicates that mental health depends on interpersonal relations and intrapersonal factors, as well as environmental events and socio-cultural factors, which are interrelated with biological factors. They all affect mental health, as well as mental health problems may affect them, without forgetting that the capacity to establish constructive relationships is a key point of mental health itself. The fast and continuous social, cultural, economic, technological, environmental and demographic changes impact interpersonal relationships, intrapersonal factors, and mental health. For this reason, it is important to continue to think about and investigate the associations between mental health and these factors. I am pleased to invite you to participate in the Special Issue entitled “Associations between Mental Health and Intrapersonal, Interpersonal and Cultural Factors”. This Special Issue aims to face the role of interpersonal relationships, and intrapersonal and socio-cultural factors, on mental health, throughout the life span, within the biopsychosocial model of mental health/disorders. It primarily wants to deal with the topic from a psychological perspective (e.g., developmental, dynamic, clinical, social, cultural, cross-cultural), but not limited to it. Contributions from other disciplines (e.g., psychiatry, sociology, psychoanalysis, neuroscience) or inter/multidisciplinary contributions are well-accepted. In this Special Issue, original research articles, reviews, and case reports are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Alessandro Germani
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • cultural factors
  • intrapersonal factors
  • interdisciplinary approach
  • interpersonal relations
  • interpersonal relationships
  • mental health
  • multidisciplinary approach
  • object relations
  • psychological factors
  • social factors

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Cultural and Practical Barriers to Seeking Help for Intimate Partner Violence Among Korean Immigrants: Exploring Gender and Age Differences
by Soon Cho, Y. Joon Choi, Jeong-Yeob Han, Hanyoung Kim and Stephen T. Fife
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(11), 1508; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21111508 - 13 Nov 2024
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Immigrants in the United States, including Korean immigrants, are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV), yet they are less likely to seek help than non-immigrants. This qualitative study sought to understand barriers to seeking help for IPV among Korean immigrants and to [...] Read more.
Immigrants in the United States, including Korean immigrants, are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV), yet they are less likely to seek help than non-immigrants. This qualitative study sought to understand barriers to seeking help for IPV among Korean immigrants and to explore age and gender differences in Korean immigrants’ understanding of these barriers. We conducted four focus groups with 38 adults grouped by age and gender. Thematic analysis was employed to understand Korean immigrants’ perceptions of IPV and barriers to help-seeking. As a result, four prominent themes emerged: (1) differential understanding of IPV, (2) Confucian cultural influences on IPV, (3) cultural barriers to help-seeking, and (4) practical barriers to help-seeking. Women participants showed an in-depth understanding of IPV, recognizing various forms beyond physical violence within the immigrant social context. Younger participants highlighted the intergenerational transmission of IPV. Cultural factors, rooted in Confucianism such as strict gender roles and women’s self-sacrifice, exacerbate IPV. Cultural barriers include shame culture, treating IPV as a private matter, and the emphasis on family unity. Practical barriers are linked to the challenges immigrants face. These insights illustrate the need for targeted IPV interventions tailored to distinct gender and age demographics within the community. Full article
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Psychological Distress and Associated Factors among Technical Intern Trainees in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Ei Thinzar Khin, Yuko Takeda, Kazunari Iwata and Shuhei Nishimoto
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(8), 963; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21080963 - 23 Jul 2024
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Japan is experiencing significant demographic shifts due to an aging and declining population. In 1993, the Japanese Government introduced the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) to accept foreign national workers. While the number of technical intern trainees under this program has constantly increased, [...] Read more.
Japan is experiencing significant demographic shifts due to an aging and declining population. In 1993, the Japanese Government introduced the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) to accept foreign national workers. While the number of technical intern trainees under this program has constantly increased, many of them face challenges in their daily lives, such as stress, health insecurities and limited access to healthcare. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional study to assess the mental well-being of technical intern trainees, focusing on psychological distress and its related factors. This study included 304 technical intern trainees from 12 prefectures in Japan, and was conducted from August 2021 to October 2021. We used self-administered questionnaires in the participants’ native languages to assess their sociodemographic conditions, health-related conditions such as health insecurities and healthcare-seeking behaviors, and psychological distress. The K6 Kessler Psychological Distress Scale was applied to evaluate the levels of psychological distress. Among the participants, 26.3% had moderate psychological distress and 2.3% had severe psychological distress. In addition, about 15% of the participants reported health insecurities and did not see a doctor despite wanting to. The multivariate model of logistic regression revealed significant associations between psychological distress and female gender (AOR 2.62, 95% CI 1.12–6.12), nationality other than Vietnamese (AOR 4.85, 95% CI 2.60–9.07), tough financial conditions (AOR 2.23, 95% CI 1.18–4.19), experiencing health insecurity (AOR 2.21, 95% CI 1.04–4.66) and the health behavior of refraining from seeking medical care (AOR 3.06, 95% CI 1.49–6.30). The top reasons for refraining from seeking medical care were the participants’ limited knowledge about the healthcare system in Japan and their worries about medical bills. These findings highlight the necessity to extend mental health support services, including counseling services, and share information about Japan’s healthcare system to supply medical services to the targeted technical intern trainee population. Full article
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Mental Health of Immigrant Children and Adolescents (6–17 Years) in Canada: Evidence from the Canadian Health Measures Survey
by Oluwabukola Oladunni Salami, Maryna Yaskina, Katholiki Georgiades, Esperanza Diaz, Kathleen Hegadoren, Salima Meherali, Sophie Yohani and Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(21), 6997; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20216997 - 30 Oct 2023
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Background: Studies indicate a higher prevalence of mental health problems among immigrants, but findings on immigrant children and adolescents are mixed. We sought to understand the magnitude of differences in mental health indicators between immigrant and non-immigrant children and adolescents in Canada and [...] Read more.
Background: Studies indicate a higher prevalence of mental health problems among immigrants, but findings on immigrant children and adolescents are mixed. We sought to understand the magnitude of differences in mental health indicators between immigrant and non-immigrant children and adolescents in Canada and the influence of age, sex, household income, and household education. Methods: We completed a secondary analysis of data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey, using a pooled estimate method to combine data from four survey cycles. A weighted logistic regression was used to estimate the unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Results: We found an association between the mental health of immigrant versus non-immigrant children and adolescents (6–17 years) as it relates to emotional problems and hyperactivity. Immigrant children and adolescents had better outcomes with respect to emotional problems and hyperactivity/inattention compared to non-immigrant children and adolescents. Lower household socioeconomic status was associated with poorer mental health in children and adolescents. Conclusion: No significant differences in overall mental health status were evident between immigrant and non-immigrant children and adolescents in Canada but differences exist in emotional problems and hyperactivity. Sex has an influence on immigrant child mental health that varies depending on the specific mental health indicator. Full article
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