Applicability of the Dual-Factor Model of Mental Health in the Mental Health Screening of Chinese College Students

Frontiers in Psychology

Qiaozhen Lai¹  Yanfei Hou¹  Rong Xiao¹  Xiaoyuan Zhang¹  Chao Zhang² 

[1] Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China;School of Foreign Studies, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China;

关键词: dual-factor model of mental health;    mental health;    screening;    flourishing;    well-being;    depression;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.549036

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Traditional mental health models focus on psychopathological symptoms. In contrast, a dual-factor model of mental health integrates psychopathology and subjective well-being into a mental health continuum, and it is adjustment and supplement for traditional mental health research paradigm. The present study explores the applicability of a dual-factor model of mental health in mental health screening of Chinese college students. To assess mental health statuses of 2,065 college students, we used Flourishing Scale Chinese Version, Satisfaction With Life Scale, the seven-item Patient Health Questionnaire, the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form, and Purpose in Life Test–Short Form. Results showed that the dual-factor model of mental health has a good fit index. Also, a feasible screening scale was addressed. The results indicate the importance of addressing both subjective well-being and psychopathology in evaluating mental health screening of college students.

【 授权许可】

CC BY