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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2011.41.4.550

Factors Influencing Depression among Middle-School Girls  

Lee, Hae-Jung (College of Nursing, Pusan National University)
Jung, Hee-Young (College of Nursing, Pusan National University)
Yun, Eun-Young (Department of Biostatistics Clinical Trial Center, Pusan National Universtiy)
Um, Hwa-Yun (Sajik High School)
Jee, Young-Ju (College of Nursing, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.41, no.4, 2011 , pp. 550-557 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depression among school girls in Korea and identify factors influencing the tendency to depression. Methods: A self-report survey was conducted with South Korean middle schoolgirls who were in the 8th and 9th grades. Four hundred and one schoolgirls were included in the study. The instruments utilized in this study were the Center for Epidemiologic Studies - Depression Scale and Social Problem Solving Inventory-Revised. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple logistic regression with SPSS WIN 14.0 program. Results: The average depression score of the participants was 20.68, which indicates moderate levels of depression. About 35% of the schoolgirls in this study reported a tendency to depression. Significant predictors for depression were 'decreased problem-solving abilities', 'no family members with whom they can discuss their concern', 'decreased satisfaction in relationship with friends', and 'increased negative self-perception of body-image'. Conclusion: The study findings suggest that schoolgirls require special concern regarding the risk of developing depression. Regular depression screening could be beneficial for early detection of depression in schoolgirls and enhancing problem-solving ability could be considered as an effective strategy to reduce the risk of depression among schoolgirls.
Keywords
Depression; Problem solving; Adolescent;
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