Socioeconomic factors and mental health of Swedish adolescents – a cross-sectional study among Stockholm high-school students aged 15–19 years

Safipour, Jalal; Schopflocher, Donald; Higginbottom, Gina; Emami, Azita

doi:10.1080/17450128.2012.708462

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“…High school students are at a stage of life during which they undergo rapid biological and behavioral changes [ 5 , 6 ], and these physical, cognitive, social, and psychological changes increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems [ 7 , 8 , 9 ]. Anxiety (with prevalence rate up to 31.9%) and behavior disorders (with prevalence rate ranging from 16.3% to 19.1%) were found to be the most frequent mental health problems in high school students, and those dealing with these issues may feel unable to pursue their studies [ 7 , 10 , 11 ]. Students with mental health problems do not entirely integrate into peer social circles and fear bullying or harassment as a result of their illness, leading to negative consequences in interpersonal communications [ 1 , 12 ].…”

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Mental Health Problems and Associated Factors in Chinese High School Students in Henan Province: A Cross-Sectional Study

Luo

Cui

Zou

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Approximately one in five adolescents experience mental health problems globally. However, studies on mental health problems in Chinese high school students are few. Therefore, this study examined the status and associated factors of mental health problems in high school students in China. A stratified two-stage cluster sampling procedure was adopted, leading to a final sample of 15,055 participants from 46 high schools in all 17 provincial cities of Henan province, China. Self-reported questionnaires were used to collect the data. A mental health problems variable was assessed using the Mental Health Inventory of Middle School Students. The positive rate of mental health problems among high school students was 41.8%, with a male predominance (43.3% versus 40.2% in females; p < 0.01). The most frequent mental health problem was academic stress (58.9%). Higher grades, physical disease, chronic constipation, alcohol consumption, engagement in sexual behavior, residence on campus, and living in nonurban areas and with single-parent families were significantly associated with higher odds of having mental health problems (p < 0.05). We suggest that the prevention of mental health problems in high school students be strengthened, especially in students with physical illnesses, unhealthy behaviors, and single-parent families.

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Mental Health Problems and Associated Factors in Chinese High School Students in Henan Province: A Cross-Sectional Study

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“…To assess this phenomenon various instruments were used, encompassing evaluations of quality of life, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. The evidence indicates that social vulnerability serves as a potent stressor, fundamentally linked to the experience of reduced positive emotionality and self-esteem among adolescents not only in Latin America and the Caribbean but other social inequality contexts around the world ( 4 , 90 ).…”

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“…Adolescents have different roles in society: on the one hand, they represent the development of countries as they will be the adults of tomorrow, so they are the workforce of the future and the caregivers of generations to come ( 1 , 2 ). On the other hand, adolescence is portrayed as one of the most stressful phases in life ( 3 , 4 ) because it is connected to many challenges, such as hormonal and physical changes ( 5 , 6 ). In addition, the desire for independence, the establishment of an own identity, and/or the development of autonomy are also characteristics of this phase ( 6 , 7 ).…”

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“…Scientific evidence shows that the socioeconomic background of their countries affects adolescents’ life satisfaction and quality of life ( 9 ). As a result of an environment marked by poverty and discrimination, youths experience insecurity and hopelessness as well as the feeling of not having the necessary resources to fulfill their life projects ( 4 , 10 , 11 ). This social vulnerability, combined with the chaotic phase of adolescence, creates mental stress scenarios, and in this process, serious mental health problems may emerge ( 10 , 12 ).…”

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Mental health among adolescents exposed to social inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review

Sánchez-Castro,

Pilz González,

Arias-Murcia

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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Background and objectiveAdolescents from Latin America and the Caribbean grow up in a context of social inequality, which diminishes their well-being and leads to impaired emotional-cognitive development. To understand the problem, it is important to synthesize the available research about it. This study aims to explore the knowledge about adolescents’ mental health in Latin America and the Caribbean exposed to social inequality.MethodsA systematic scoping review was conducted encompassing a search in five databases (Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and LILACS) in June 2022. Articles of various typologies were included without time limit. After two rounds of screening, relevant data were manually extracted and synthesized into self-constructed themes using thematic analysis.ResultsOut of 8,825 retrieved records, 42 papers were included in the final review, with a predominance of quantitative approaches. The synthesis revealed two main analytical themes: (a) defining social inequality, wherein intersecting inequalities produce discrimination and determine conditions for social vulnerability; (b) social inequality and mental health, which highlights the association between socio-structural difficulties and emotional problems, amplifying vulnerability to mental ill health and poor mental health care.ConclusionThe scientific evidence reveals that social inequality is related to impaired well-being and mental ill health on the one hand and a lack of access to mental health care on the other hand.

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Is There a Paradox of Adaptation in Immigrant Children and Youth Across Europe? A Literature Review

Dimitrova

Özdemir

Farcas

et al. 2017

Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology

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This review examines how well children of immigrants in Europe are doing in terms of educational, psychological, and behavioral outcomes. Based on theory and research in developmental, social and acculturation psychology fields, we explore the immigrant paradox (e.g., first-generation immigrant children show better adaptation in comparison to their native and second-generation counterparts) and migration morbidity (e.g., immigrants display less favorable outcomes than natives) in 102 studies conducted in 14 European countries. We conclude that theoretical assumptions of developmental (e.g., promoting context in families, schools, neighborhoods), social (e.g., intercultural behaviors and attitudes, lack of discrimination) and acculturation psychology (e.g., cultural maintenance and adoption, biculturalism) are powerful constituents for optimal adaptation of immigrant children and youth. Taken together, these constituents should guide policies and programs targeting optimal outcomes for R

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Socioeconomic factors and mental health of Swedish adolescents – a cross-sectional study among Stockholm high-school students aged 15–19 years

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Mental Health Problems and Associated Factors in Chinese High School Students in Henan Province: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mental Health Problems and Associated Factors in Chinese High School Students in Henan Province: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mental health among adolescents exposed to social inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review

Is There a Paradox of Adaptation in Immigrant Children and Youth Across Europe? A Literature Review

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