TY - JOUR
T1 - Relationships among mental health, self-esteem and physical health in chinese adolescents
T2 - An exploratory study
AU - Li, Ho Cheung William
AU - Chan, Siu Ling Polly
AU - Chung, Oi Kwan Joyce
AU - Chui, Miu Ling Maureen
PY - 2010/1/1
Y1 - 2010/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Chinese
KW - Mental health
KW - Physical health
KW - Self-esteem
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=75149193072&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/1359105309342601
DO - 10.1177/1359105309342601
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 20064888
AN - SCOPUS:75149193072
SN - 1359-1053
VL - 15
SP - 96
EP - 106
JO - Journal of Health Psychology
JF - Journal of Health Psychology
IS - 1
ER -
