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Lifestyle Practices, Psychological Well-Being, and Substance Use among Chinese-Canadian Youth

By L. Fang et al., published in 2014 in the Journal of Ethnic And Cultural Diversity in Social Work.

Lifestyle factors serve an important determinant of health and are critical to youths’ psychosocial development. This cross-sectional survey study aimed to assess the associations between lifestyle practices and mental health and substance use among a sample of 152 Chinese-Canadian youth in the Greater Toronto Area. Findings indicated that youths’ sedentary behaviors are linked to increased depressed mood, stress, and suicidal ideation. Moreover, a lack of healthy eating habits is associated with increased substance use. The use of a buddy program, installation of peer counseling, and an implementation of a holistic health policy may help promote healthy living for Chinese-Canadian youth.

Lifestyle Practices, Psychological Well-Being, and Substance Use among Chinese-Canadian Youth

By L. Fang et al., published in 2014 in the Journal of Ethnic And Cultural Diversity in Social Work.

Lifestyle factors serve an important determinant of health and are critical to youths’ psychosocial development. This cross-sectional survey study aimed to assess the associations between lifestyle practices and mental health and substance use among a sample of 152 Chinese-Canadian youth in the Greater Toronto Area. Findings indicated that youths’ sedentary behaviors are linked to increased depressed mood, stress, and suicidal ideation. Moreover, a lack of healthy eating habits is associated with increased substance use. The use of a buddy program, installation of peer counseling, and an implementation of a holistic health policy may help promote healthy living for Chinese-Canadian youth.

Lifestyle Practices, Psychological Well-Being, and Substance Use among Chinese-Canadian Youth

May 20, 2025 • YouthREX

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