Family social networks and personal recovery among Chinese people with mental illness in Hong Kong: The mediating effects of self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the mediating roles of self-esteem and self-efficacy on the relationship between family social networks and personal recovery among Chinese people with mental illness in Hong Kong. Methods: One hundred and twenty-five Chinese adults with mental illness from community mental health centers in Hong Kong were recruited for this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Results: Study results indicated that a large family network size was indirectly related to high levels of personal recovery through high self-efficacy. High perceived family support was directly related to high levels of personal recovery. In addition, high family criticalness was related to low levels of personal recovery directly and indirectly through low self-esteem. Conclusions and Implications for Practice: These findings suggest that using a family approach to enhance individuals' self-esteem and self-efficacy might promote personal recovery among people with mental illness in the Chinese context. Impact and ImplicationsThis study found that family network size is indirectly related to personal recovery, via the effect of selfefficacy. Self-esteem mediates the relationship between family criticalness and personal recovery. Study findings underscore the importance of incorporating strategies to enhance self-esteem and self-efficacy into family interventions aiming to promote personal recovery among people with mental illness in the Chinese context.

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