Relationships among Mental Health, Self-esteem and Physical Health in Chinese Adolescents

作者：William Li, Siu Ling Chan, Joyce Oi Kwan Chung, Miu Ling Maureen Chui · 发表于：Journal of Health Psychology · 年份：2010 · DOI：10.1177/1359105309342601 · 被引用次数：89 · 研究领域：Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction、Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development、Eating Disorders and Behaviors

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.