Department of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
J Health Psychol. 2010 Jan;15(1):96-106. doi: 10.1177/1359105309342601.
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.
本研究探讨了香港青少年的心理健康、自尊和身体健康之间的关系。研究邀请了来自四个不同地区的四所中学的 1945 名 12 至 19 岁的中国学生参与。研究表明，香港有相当数量的青少年正在经历抑郁症状。研究结果表明，青少年的自尊与他们的身心健康相关，并可以预测他们的身心健康。医疗保健专业人员应该在社区中更积极地推广相关健康教育，重点帮助青少年培养积极的自尊。
