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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2013.20.2.112

Factors Affecting Depression of Korean Female University Students  

Lee, Kyung-Sook (Department of Nursing, Gangneung Wonju National University)
Koh, Chin-Kang (College of Nursing, Seoul National University)
Kim, Joo Hyun (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University)
Son, Haeng-Mi (Department of Nursing, University of Ulsan)
Song, Mi Ryeong (Department of Nursing, Hoseo University)
Yu, Su Jeong (Department of Nursing, Sangji University)
Cho, Kyung Sook (Department of Nursing, Global Campus, Gachon University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.20, no.2, 2013 , pp. 112-121 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This purpose of study was to examine the degree of the depression and to identify the affecting factors on the depression of Korean female university students. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. Data were collected from 448 female university students. Participants completed a self-reported questionnaire including general characteristics, depression, well-being, stress, self-efficacy, social support, coping, self-esteem, and temperament. Results: The mean of Beck's Depression Inventory was 11.07. The affecting factors on the depression of female university students were stress, well-being, self-esteem, health status and major. The proportion of variance explained by these affecting factors was 50.0%. Conclusion: Depression among female university students were associated with various factors. Considering these factors, intervention programs should be developed to reduce depression of female university students.
Keywords
Depression; Female university students;
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