Mood & Emotion (우울조울병)

Korean Society for Affective Disorders (대한우울조울병학회)
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The Effect of Traumatic Experiences in Childhood on Depressive Symptoms for College Students : Focusing on the Moderating Effects of Positive Psychological Resources

아동기 외상 경험이 대학생의 우울 증상에 미치는 영향 : 긍정심리자원의 조절 효과를 중심으로

  • Jung, Young-Eun (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University) ;
  • Yang, Hyun-Ju (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University) ;
  • You, Jung Won (School of Medicine, Jeju National University) ;
  • Kim, Moon-Doo (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University)
  • 정영은 (제주대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 양현주 (제주대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 유정원 (제주대학교 의학전문대학원) ;
  • 김문두 (제주대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실)
  • Received : 2018.10.08
  • Accepted : 2018.10.18
  • Published : 2018.11.30

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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine effects of traumatic experiences in childhood, on depressive symptoms of college students, and to determine how depression depended on positive psychological resources. Methods : A total of 430 students were recruited, from two universities in Jeju area. All participants completed self-report questionnaires, that included demographic variables, Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and Positive Resources Test (POREST). Results : Prevalence of depression was 47.9%, and a total of 133 (30.9%) college students reported traumatic experiences in childhood. Students with depressive symptoms, were likely to report more traumatic experiences in childhood, and less positive psychological resources. Results from regression analyses indicated that, while controlling for a range of demographic variables, positive psychological resources moderated the association, between traumatic experiences in childhood and depression. Conclusion : Based on results, professionals must consider positive psychological and social resources, for treatment to reduce depressive symptoms in patients with history of childhood adversity.

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Acknowledgement

Supported by : 제주대학교병원

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