Relationships among mental health, self-esteem and physical health in chinese adolescents: An exploratory study

Journal of Health Psychology

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 96-106

  Li, Ho Cheung William ^a   Chan, Siu Ling Polly ^a   Chung, Oi Kwan Joyce ^a   Chui, Miu Ling Maureen ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Adolescent; Chinese; Mental health; Physical health; Self esteem

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; ASIAN; CHILD; FEMALE; HEALTH STATUS; HONG KONG; HUMAN; MALE; METHODOLOGY; QUESTIONNAIRE; SELF CONCEPT; STATISTICS;

ADOLESCENT; ASIAN CONTINENTAL ANCESTRY GROUP; CHILD; FEMALE; HEALTH STATUS; HONG KONG; HUMANS; MALE; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESEARCH DESIGN; SELF CONCEPT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 75149193072     PISSN: 13591053     EISSN: 14617277     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1359105309342601     Document Type: Article

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