Journal of the Korean Society of School Health (한국학교보건학회지)

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Effects of Body Image, Career Identity, Family Health on Depression in College Students

대학생의 신체상, 진로 정체감, 가족건강성이 우울에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Soon Hee (Department of Nursing, Korea National University of Transportation) ;
  • Cha, Eun Jeong (Department of Nursing, The University of Suwon)
  • Received : 2018.08.10
  • Accepted : 2018.10.10
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the research was to define the effects of body image, career identity, and family health on depression in college students. Methods: This descriptive research was conducted from the 1st to the 16th of July, 2018. The data was collected through convenience sampling of 222 college students. To draw conclusions from the data, we used statistical analysis of Pearson's correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 21.0. Results: Depression showed negative correlations with body image, career identity and family health. Multiple regression revealed that the factors significantly influencing depression were body image, career identity, and gender. The total explanation of depression by these variables was 29.9%. Conclusion: These findings indicate that intervention strategies to prevent and manage depression in college students should include programs to help them develop positive body image and career identity, considering gender differences.

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Table 1. General Characteristics of Participants

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Table 2. Descriptive of Body Image, Career Identity, Family Health, and Depression

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Table 3. The Differences of Body Image, Career Identity, Family Health, and Depression according to Subjects's General Characteristics

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Table 4. Correlations between Body Image, Career Identity, Family Health, and Depression

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Table 5. Influencing Factors of Depression

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