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http://dx.doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2014.20.4.314

Factors Affecting Mental Health and Behavioral Problems in High School Students: Based on a Social Cognitive Career Theory  

Son, Hae Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Yonsei University)
Lee, Hyejung (College of Nursing, Yonsei University)
Kim, Miyoung (Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Yonsei University)
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Child Health Nursing Research / v.20, no.4, 2014 , pp. 314-321 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was conducted to identify factors affecting mental health and behavioral problems among high school students through the lens of a Social Cognitive Career Theory. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out with 384 high school students in Seoul, Korea. A self-administrative questionnaire was used. It consisted of items on person background variables, career-related variables including career barriers, learning experiences, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and career indecision, and mental health and behavioral problems. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed using the SPSS 21.0 program. Results: The results showed that perceived stress (t=5.12, p<.001), perceived health status (t=-4.08, p=.002), and school record (t=5.46, p<.001) were statistically significant variables. Also, career barriers (t=10.57, p<.001) was a significant factor influencing mental health and behavioral problems. Conclusion: These findings indicate that among career-related variables, career barrier needs to be considered for preventive and therapeutic approach to mental health and behavioral problems in adolescents. Furthermore, the results suggest that career-related stress level should be assessed in high school students on a regular basis.
Keywords
Adolescent; Behavioral problem; Mental health; Social cognitive career theory;
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