Journal of Health and Behavioral Science

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

Jay Conde Wong, Jemerson Dominguez — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:40:03 +0000

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

John Adolfo Narag Lojero, Jemerson Naceno Dominguez — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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 0.019) indicating that VD may reduce when EI noise is repealed.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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:44:25 +0000

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

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:25:16 +0000

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.