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{"title":"Childhood Maltreatment and Internet Addiction: A Moderated Mediation Model of Depression and Physical Activities.","authors":"Sihong Li, Leyin Zhang, Lintong Song, Tianqing Fan, Yanhua Li, Yanmei Shen","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S489061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S489061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Internet addiction is a growing concern among adolescents, with childhood maltreatment recognized as a significant risk factor. According to the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution model, childhood maltreatment can lead to affective responses, such as depression, which in turn heighten vulnerability to internet addiction. However, the potential protective role of external factors, such as physical activity, in this pathway remains underexplored. This study investigates the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of physical activity in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and adolescent internet addiction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from 1610 Chinese middle school students were analyzed using statistical software: Mplus 8.3 was used for SEM, while SPSS 26.0 and Hayes' PROCESS Macro were used for correlation analyses, hierarchical regression, and moderated mediation model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results showed that emotional abuse was significantly positively associated with internet addiction and the association was mediated by depression. In addition, physical activity moderates the first stage of mediating the effect of depression between emotional abuse and internet addiction. Furthermore, adolescents with lower levels of physical activity exhibited a stronger indirect effect of emotional abuse on internet addiction compared to those in the higher physical activity group. SEM also demonstrated that the model exhibited good fit, reliability, and discriminant validity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results show that depression mediated the relationship between emotional abuse and adolescent internet addiction. In addition, the association of emotional abuse and depression is weaker for adolescents who participate more in physical activity. This study emphasizes the necessity of addressing physical activity and provides theoretical guidance for prevention of internet addiction.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"1061-1074"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12049681/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144053941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Network Structure and Core Features of Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies in Chinese Adolescents with NSSI.","authors":"Peiyu Zhang, Jingyu Shi","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S499710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S499710","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Little research has focused on identifying the dynamic relationship and core features of cognitive emotion regulation strategies (CERS) that critically contribute to the onset and maintenance of NSSI. This study aims to investigate the CERS network structure in Chinese adolescents with NSSI through network analysis, identifying the core strategies within this network.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A total of 2711 Chinese adolescents (50.5% female, mean age = 12.89 ± 0.73 years) were assessed using the CERQ. Independent <i>t</i>-tests were conducted to compare CERS scores between adolescents with and without NSSI. Network analysis was performed to identify core CERS and to explore differences in the networks between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1065 adolescents (39.28%) reported engaging in NSSI at least once within the past six months. Among adolescents with NSSI, catastrophizing (strength = 1.32, betweenness = 1.98, closeness = 0.45) and rumination (strength = 1.18, betweenness = 1.10, closeness = 2.02) emerged as the most central CERS. In contrast, among adolescents without NSSI, catastrophizing (strength = 1.79, betweenness = 1.00, closeness = 0.08), rumination (strength = 0.34, betweenness = 1.00, closeness = 1.02), and positive reappraisal (strength = 0.57, betweenness = 1.50, closeness = 1.50) were identified as central CERS. Significant differences in network structure, global strength, and centrality were observed between the two groups, reflecting distinct patterns of CERS.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>NSSI is associated with tightly connected, rigid CERS networks. Targeted interventions should focus on reducing catastrophizing and enhancing positive reappraisal to disrupt these rigid cognitive emotion regulation patterns, ultimately mitigating the risk of NSSI.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"1075-1084"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12049111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144021570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preliminary Development of a Culturally Adapted Questionnaire on Mental Health Literacy for Chinese Junior High School Students.","authors":"Shen Chen, Wei Wang, Yongxin Li","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S491534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S491534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Mental health literacy is a crucial factor in promoting adolescent mental health. However, existing mental health literacy assessment tools may not fully capture the unique psychological developmental characteristics of Chinese junior high school students. This study developed a culturally adapted measurement tool for assessing mental health literacy among this population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study involved three stages: (1) item pool construction using a literature review and expert evaluation procedure (n = 8), (2) item selection through item and exploratory factor analyses of the initial item pool (n = 510), and (3) psychometric indicator evaluation based on reliability and validity analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The resulting Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire for Junior High School Students consists of 30 items across three dimensions: knowledge, attitude, and behavioral tendencies. Psychometric analysis demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.93, KR20 = 0.90, McDonald's ω = 0.94, r of test-retest reliability = 0.88) and satisfactory content and construct validity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This culturally relevant and psychometrically sound instrument can be used to accurately assess and intervene in mental health literacy among Chinese junior high school students. The tool's development followed rigorous methodological standards; it can be a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of adolescent mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"1049-1060"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039836/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143991822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Mediating Role of Growth Mindset in the Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Mental Health Among College Freshmen.","authors":"Weidong Tao, Lan Zheng, Wenbo Wang, Xiaoli Tao","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S512874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S512874","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>College freshmen face a heightened risk of mental health problems. Recent research has extensively explored attachment and growth mindset as key factors that influence mental health. However, the specific relationship between attachment and growth mindset remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate how attachment impacts the growth mindset of college students and explore the relationship between growth mindset, attachment, and mental health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey of 684 college freshmen (80.1% female, average age 18.4) at a university in Huzhou was conducted using the Growth Mindset Scale, Adult Attachment Scale, and Symptom Checklist (SCL-90) and a demographic questionnaire to collect basic information about participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings show that attachment security positively predicted growth mindset (β=0.16), whereas attachment insecurity negatively predicted growth mindset (<i>β</i>=-0.22). The research highlights that a growth mindset mediates the association between attachment security and mental health, and between attachment insecurity and mental health.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results highlight the importance of fostering a secure attachment style and promoting a growth mindset as key factors for improving mental health. These findings suggest that incorporating growth mindset strategies into mental health education and interventions could help students with diverse attachment styles enhance resilience and better manage psychological challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"1021-1032"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036618/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intrinsic Links Between Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Sleep Quality and Cytokines: A Network Analysis Based on Chinese Adolescents with Depressive Disorders.","authors":"Yang Zhang, Xingbo Suo, Xinqi Wang, Jingjing Xu, Wangwang Xu, Liangke Pan, Jin Gao","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S513241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S513241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents has a complex etiology and a wide range of negative consequences. This study aimed to assess the interactions between NSSI and sleep quality and cytokines and explore the association of these factors with cognitive flexibility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 2022 to September 2024 in Qingdao, China. Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Assessment Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test 128 card version were used to assess the NSSI, sleep quality, and cognitive flexibility. Levels of 12 serum cytokines were measured. Network analysis was performed by R software (version 4.4.1) to identify the central nodes and bridging symptoms of the network and all nodes' association with cognitive flexibility.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 337 adolescents with depressive disorders were included in the study. In the NSSI-Sleep Quality-Cytokines Network \"Intentional scratches\", \"IL-12p70\", and \"Intentionally hitting oneself with fists or harder objects\" were central nodes in the network. Furthermore, sleep-related variables such as \"Sleep disturbance\" and \"Sleep duration\" were identified as bridge symptoms. No direct association between NSSI and cognitive flexibility was observed.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>The cross-sectional design, reliance on self-reported data, and restricted geographic sample limit the ability to establish causal relationships and generalize the findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>IL-12p70 plays a significant role in the development of NSSI among adolescents with depressive disorders. Sleep problems facilitate the interaction between NSSI and cytokines. Cognitive flexibility may be related to NSSI through indirect pathways.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"1033-1047"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12036595/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144021740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Ethnic Traditional Sports Education Through Sports Psychology: Significance, Challenges, and Strategies.","authors":"Yong Huang, Bang Long","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S506140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S506140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As a vital carrier of Chinese national culture, ethnic traditional sports encapsulate the life wisdom and spiritual essence of diverse ethnic groups, serving as both intangible heritage and dynamic educational tools. While previous studies have addressed cultural preservation, this study innovatively integrates sports psychology theory with ethnic sports pedagogy, systematically examining how psychological principles-such as intrinsic motivation (Self-Determination Theory) and group dynamics-enhance students' cultural identity, prosocial behaviors, and resilience. Through a mixed-methods approach combining literature analysis and cross-cultural case studies (eg, Japan's kendo and Mexico's ulama), we identify key barriers to implementation, including resource gaps and teacher training deficits, and propose actionable strategies: gamified curriculum design, AR/VR-enhanced cultural immersion, and community-driven psychosocial support systems. Our findings contribute to three domains: (1) a novel theoretical framework linking sports psychology to ethnic cultural education; (2) empirical evidence of stress inoculation techniques improving student persistence by 45%; and (3) policy recommendations for scalable, culturally adaptive teaching models. This work bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, offering a replicable blueprint for global educators seeking to harmonize cultural heritage with psychological pedagogy.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"993-1005"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12034260/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143991821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation Between COVID-19 Recovery, Executive Function Decline, and Emotional State.","authors":"Daniela María Velásquez Cabrera, Jose Maria De la Roca-Chiapas, Martha Alicia Hernández-González, Verónica Reyes Pérez, Carolina Villada","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S487382","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S487382","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between the time since recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and alterations in executive functions. We also evaluate the emotional state of post-COVID-19 patients.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>We assessed patients between 18 and 50 years old, who had a history of COVID-19 with mild, moderate, or severe illness. We used the Batería Neuropsicológica de Funciones Ejecutivas y Lóbulos Frontales-3 (BANFE-3), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), in addition to a semi-structured interview. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used, with a <i>p</i> value <0.05 indicating significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We evaluated 67 patients with a mean age of 34.6±9.6 years, most of whom had ≥13 years of schooling (n=55, 82.1%). Among them, 52 (77.6%) reported persistent symptoms after resolution of the condition, with fatigue being the most frequent (n=20, 29.9%). Most participants had an adequate score on the MMSE (n=60, 89.6%). However, 19 (28.4%) showed alterations in the BANFE-3 total score, with mental flexibility as the most affected function (n=25, 37.3%). In participants from the first COVID-19 wave, a negative correlation was observed between the standardized orbitofrontal area scores and the time since recovery from the infection (<i>r</i>=-0.841, <i>p</i>=0.016), suggesting a pattern of deterioration over time, mainly in stimulus inhibition (<i>r</i>=0.880, <i>p</i>=0.021). Regarding emotional state, 45 subjects (67.2%) exhibited emotional alterations, with anxiety symptoms being the most frequent (n=33, 49.3%). Furthermore, individuals with depressive symptoms (n=32, 47.8%) were more likely to experience executive function impairment after COVID-19 (ExpB 0.302, 95% CI 0.098-0.933, <i>p</i>=0.038).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>COVID-19 could lead to alterations in executive functions, probably resulting from progressive damage to orbitofrontal area functions, mainly in stimulus inhibition. However, the generalizability of these findings is limited, highlighting the need for further research with robust methodology. Furthermore, depression appears to be an indicator of cognitive impairment in individuals recovering from COVID-19. Therefore, cognitive rehabilitation and psychological support are essential for patients affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"1007-1019"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12034288/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Interaction Among Smartphone Addiction, Behavioral Inhibition/Activation Systems and Mental Health Factors Among Chinese Undergraduate Student: A Study Using Network Analysis.","authors":"Minggang Zhang, Xiaochun Wang, Binn Zhang","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S511833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S511833","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Smartphone addiction, which represents a behavioral concern, has been found to correlate with a diverse range of mental health problems among the undergraduate students. Meanwhile, the modes of behavioral inhibition/activation showed specific characteristics in smartphone addiction individuals. Therefore, clarifying the interaction of mental health and behavioral modes with smartphone addiction is urgent. Here, we used a cross-sectional design, aiming to explore the network interactions among smartphone addiction, mental health (depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness and life satisfaction), and the behavioral inhibition/activation system (BIS/BAS) in undergraduate students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We employed network analysis and community detection in R, to investigate the centrality and edge connections, which are the mainly index of key factors and interaction effects between factors respectively. The study was carried out among 701 participants with an average age of 18.27 ± 1.57 years old, all of whom had completed self-report scales.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The network analysis results suggested that depression and anxiety, the behavioral activation of fun seeking, reward responsiveness and behavioral inhibition had significantly higher centrality than the other mental health and BIS/BAS factors respectively. When combining the connections of network analysis and community detection, the stronger connections mainly present in the inner domain of mental health factors and the BIS/BAS, respectively. The findings regarding the transdomain connections imply that stress is likely to serve as a mediator in the relationships between smartphone addiction and both depression as well as BAS-Drive.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Therefore, the current study suggests that although common psychological and behavioral system problems may play a dominant role in smartphone addiction among undergraduate students, it is still necessary to consider whether other factors such as stress may play a potential moderating role. The new insight will help to enhance mental health and facilitating proper smartphone use management to avoid the aggravation of addiction problems among undergraduate student.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"979-991"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12034275/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Intrinsic Association Between Perceived Social Support and Depressive Symptoms and Problematic Phone Use Among College Students Based on Network Analysis.","authors":"Enze Gao, Xinru Qi, Min Liu, Ying Zhang, Hualing Li","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S517951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S517951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>A network analysis model was used to explore the complex associations between college students' perceived social support and depressive symptoms and problematic phone use from a specific symptom perspective;.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 3869 study participants were included in this study using convenience sampling from five different universities in five different provinces in China. Perceived Social Support Scale was been used to measure the perceived social support level of college students, the extent of problematic smartphone use was evaluated using the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scale to assess the depressive symptoms. A network analysis model was used to explore the intrinsic associations between their specific symptoms of perceived social support, depressive symptoms and problematic phone use;.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that social support from family and from friends played a potentially critical role in alleviating depressive symptoms and reducing problematic phone use among college students;.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The support given by family and peers is of great practical importance in reducing problematic cell phone use and controlling the development of depressive symptoms in the college population.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"965-977"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12009574/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of Home Quarantine Duration, Parental Emotional Intelligence, and Family Socioeconomic Status on Children's Anxiety During the Pandemic: A Survey of 29,550 Parents.","authors":"Jiaxin Xiang, Jing Wu, Chongyan Lian, Xiaoxiao Lin","doi":"10.2147/PRBM.S522988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S522988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The pandemic has led to unprecedented home quarantine measures affecting children's anxiety levels due to routine disruptions. This study investigated the role of the length of the quarantine period, parents' emotional intelligence, and family socioeconomic status (SES) in influencing children's anxiety.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to examine the relationship between quarantine duration and children's anxiety and to explore the mediating role of parents' emotional intelligence and the moderating role of family socioeconomic status in this relationship.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online questionnaire surveyed 29,550 parents in Guangdong, Hubei, Henan, and Guangxi provinces of China. The measurement tools used included the Preschool Anxiety Scale, the Family Socioeconomic Status (SES) Scale, and the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire. The data were analyzed via SPSS 25.0 and Mplus 8.0.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A longer quarantine period (as measured by the number of days) significantly reduced children's anxiety. Parents' emotional intelligence mediates the relationship between quarantine days and children's anxiety, explaining 51.79% of the effect. Family SES moderates the mediating effect of parents' emotional intelligence on children's anxiety, benefiting higher-SES families more than lower-SES families. Children's adaptation during the quarantine period demonstrates psychological resilience.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The mediating effect of parents' emotional intelligence accounted for 51.79% of the total effect of quarantine duration on children's anxiety, with longer quarantine periods associated with decreased anxiety. Family socioeconomic status moderated this effect, benefiting higher-socioeconomic-status families more than lower-socioeconomic-status families. Children's adaptation during the quarantine period demonstrates psychological resilience. To alleviate anxiety, policies should focus on supporting families with lower socioeconomic status and enhancing parental emotional skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":20954,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Research and Behavior Management","volume":"18 ","pages":"953-964"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12009586/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144021671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}