Relationships among mental health, self-esteem and physical health in chinese adolescents: An exploratory study

Ho Cheung William Li; Siu Ling Polly Chan; Oi Kwan Joyce Chung; Miu Ling Maureen Chui

doi:10.1177/1359105309342601

Relationships among mental health, self-esteem and physical health in chinese adolescents: An exploratory study

Ho Cheung William Li, Siu Ling Polly Chan, Oi Kwan Joyce Chung, Miu Ling Maureen Chui

Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	96-106
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105309342601
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescent
Chinese
Mental health
Physical health
Self-esteem

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Applied Psychology

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Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

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