Journal of Health and Behavioral Science

Forgiveness Role Between Adverse Childhood Experience and Anxiety Among Persons Deprived of Liberty

2026-06-30T08:56:18+00:00

Introduction Anxiety prevalence among PDL is 40%
to 100%, and unmanaged anxiety may lead to more severe
psychological and health concerns.
Aim This study examined the mediating role of forgiveness in
the relationship between adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs) and anxiety among PDL.
Methods A cross-sectional non-experimental design was
conducted among 376 PDL. Participants completed the ACE
Q, Heartland Forgiveness Scale, and GAD-7. Data were
analyzed using correlation, regression, and mediation
analyses.
Results ACEs were positively associated with anxiety (r = .43, p
< .001) and negatively associated with forgiveness (r = -.16, p
= .002), while forgiveness was negatively associated with
anxiety (r = -.37, p < .001). Forgiveness partially mediated the
relationship between ACEs and anxiety (β = 0.104, p = .004).
Conclusion Forgiveness partially mediates the relationship
between ACEs and anxiety; however, trauma-informed
interventions remain necessary to address underlying
childhood adversity and reduce anxiety among PDL.

Adversity Intelligence’s Mediating Role Between Emotional Intelligence and Vaping Dependency

2026-06-30T08:56:18+00:00

Introduction In the past years, vape use prevalence has been marked among unfavorable workplaces including its repercussions, and the gap between adversity intelligence (AI) and vaping dependency (VD) was also evident.

Aim This study aimed to determine if AI intervenes in emotional intelligence (EI) and VD and their relations. This study had Filipino (n= 388) employed young adults (18-40) through an online survey.

Result The results showed medium EI, high VD, and below average AI, while EI and AI paths have a positive estimate= 0.7260, p< .001 and a negative estimate= -0.0282, p= 0.010 between AI and VD. The surprising positive estimate= 0.041, p< .001 of EI and VD was a contextual factor.

Conclusion Abruptly, AI served as a suppressor (estimate= -0.006, p< 0.019) indicating that VD may reduce when EI noise is repealed. Thus, EI may positively influence AI, and AI may negatively affect VD. AI’s influence between EI and VD shows inconsistent mediation.

Situational Forgiveness in Cancer Patients

2026-06-30T08:56:19+00:00

Introduction Cancer causes not only physical symptoms but also psychological distress. Situational forgiveness may help patients cope with emotional burdens, yet little is known about this process among Indonesian cancer patients.

Aim This study explored the process and influencing factors of situational forgiveness among cancer patients using a photovoice approach. A qualitative Participatory Action Research design with photovoice was conducted among cancer patients.

Result Thematic analysis identified four themes: causes of suffering, denial, coping strategies (social support and religiosity), and forgiveness through reconstruction, gratitude, spiritual beliefs, and healthy lifestyle changes.

Conclusion Forgiveness developed gradually from denial toward acceptance, supported by family, community, and faith. Situational forgiveness is a dynamic psychological process shaped by emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural factors. Strengthening family, community, and spiritual support may promote psychological well-being among cancer patients.

Forgotten Patients: Family Caregivers in Psychiatric Care Transitions and Readmission Prevention

2026-07-01T05:25:17+00:00

Introduction Psychiatric readmission remains a major challenge in mental health care, particularly in resource-limited settings where continuity of care following hospital discharge is often fragmented.

Aim This study explored the role of discharge planning in preventing psychiatric readmission from the perspectives of patients, family caregivers, psychiatric hospital staff, and primary healthcare nurses in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Result The findings showed that fragmented discharge planning limited continuity of care after psychiatric discharge and increased the responsibilities of family caregivers in coordinating post-discharge care. Four interrelated themes emerged: (1) family burden extending beyond hospital discharge; (2) emotional exhaustion and psychological distress among family caregivers; (3) fragmented discharge planning and weak continuity of care following psychiatric discharge; and (4) living with limited resources.

Conclusion These findings suggest that psychiatric readmission is influenced not only by patient-related factors but also by fragmented transitions of care that unintentionally transfer greater responsibility for continuity of care to family caregivers.

Doomscrolling as Cyberloafing in the Workplace: A Systematic Literature Review

2026-07-08T02:35:05+00:00

Introduction Doomscrolling represents a harmful form of digital behavior that must be identified and mitigated.
However, the literature on doomscrolling remains fragmented across multiple disciplines.
Aim Exploration of the primary determinant factors of doomscrolling behaviors, their impact on employees, and
suggested internal controls to mitigate the behavior, through Systematic literature reviews using PRISMA Guidelines.
Result The findings reveal that coping mechanisms and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are the most significant factors of cyberloafing and doomscrolling behavior. The findings demonstrate that while doomscrolling leads to detrimental outcomes such as task avoidance and deprioritization of responsibilities, they concurrently serve as a coping mechanism. Employees frequently resort to digital escapism, such as browsing e-commerce platforms or consuming humorous content, to release stress.
Conclusion Ineffective procedures and a lack of workload fairness may cause employees to engage in mischief behavior. For organizations, it is important to implement control mechanisms to reduce deviant behavior.

Illness Cognition and Treatment Delay in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

2026-07-25T00:17:13+00:00

Introduction Delayed treatment seeking among patients with diabetes mellitus remains a major challenge to effective disease management and complication prevention.

Aim This study explored patients’ perceptions of diabetes mellitus and factors contributing to treatment delay using the Common-Sense Model. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using deductive thematic analysis.

Result Findings revealed limited understanding of the causes, symptoms, and complications of diabetes mellitus. Early symptoms were often perceived as normal or non-serious, reducing timely healthcare seeking. Participants commonly believed the disease could be managed through dietary modification and traditional remedies, often prioritizing these approaches over medical treatment. Delayed treatment seeking was further influenced by low perceived severity and environmental factors.

Conclusion Patients delaying treatment hold an illness cognition defined by symptom normalization, a preference for traditional management, and a minimized perception of disease seriousness, highlighting the need for targeted health education to promote timely care.

Wounds That Heal: A Photovoice Study of Post-Traumatic Growth Among Women Survivors of Domestic Violence Following Divorce

2026-07-25T00:20:23+00:00

Introduction Domestic Violence has become a widespread issue in society, including Kupang City, with women being the primary victims. Incidents of domestic violence have both physical and psychological impacts on victims, resulting in traumatic experiences. Some women who experience domestic violence choose to divorce. Although research generally reports negative psychological adjustment among female survivors after divorce due to domestic violence, survivors may also demonstrate positive changes in their lives following the crisis caused by trauma.

Aim This study explores the forms and processes of Post-Traumatic Growth among divorced female survivors of domestic violence in the city of Kupang.

Result Thematic analysis identified five major themes: the dynamics of divorce, self-reflection, the strength to survive, rising from adversity, and making peace with life's circumstances.

Conclusion The findings indicate that although the survivors experienced traumatic events, there remained opportunities for positive personal growth through a process of self-reflection, ultimately leading to acceptance of the life circumstances they faced after divorcing due to domestic violence.

Exploring Depression among Adolescents with Antisocial Behavioral Tendencies

2026-07-27T02:29:10+00:00

Introduction Depression among adolescents with antisocial behavioral tendencies is often hidden behind observable behaviors such as rule-breaking, irritability, withdrawal, and interpersonal conflict.

Aim This study aimed to explore how depression is experienced and expressed among adolescents with antisocial behavioral tendencies using a participatory Photovoice approach.

Result Three interconnected themes emerged: adverse childhood experiences, antisocial coping, and depressive conditions. Family conflict, parental infidelity, bullying, academic pressure, and limited emotional support were associated with participants' negative perceptions of themselves, others, and their future. Antisocial behaviors were described not only as externalizing behaviors but also as maladaptive coping strategies used to manage unresolved emotional distress. Participants also described persistent sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, low self-worth, and social withdrawal as part of their depressive experiences.

Conclusion These findings highlight the complex relationship between depression and antisocial behavioral tendencies and demonstrate the value of participatory approaches such as Photovoice in understanding adolescents' subjective emotional experiences.

Parental Support as a Predictor of Academic Hope among High School Students

2026-07-27T04:20:04+00:00

Introduction Although academic hope is widely recognized as an important determinant of students' academic success, many high school students continue to exhibit low levels of academic hope. Moreover, empirical evidence regarding factors that strengthen academic hope remains limited.

Aim This study aimed to examine the effect of parental support on students' academic hope at Ma'arif Sukorejo Senior High School. A quantitative correlational design was employed. Data were collected using the Parental Support Scale and the Academic Hope Scale and analyzed using simple linear regression.

Result The analysis revealed that parental support significantly predicted students' academic hope (F = 179.807, p < .001), explaining 58.0% of the variance in academic hope (R² = .580).

Conclusion Parental support is an important predictor of students' academic hope. Strengthening parental involvement may therefore contribute to students' psychological development and enhance their academic success.