• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.3548-3556
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to establish the basis for the smooth business conduction of journalists by identifying the impact of job stress on the emotional exhaustion and physical symptoms. The subjects of the survey were 124 journalists of the editorial department of 11 daily newspaper companies in Seoul and the reference period of the survey was from May 1, 2013 to Aug 31, 2013. Factor analysis, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed using SPSS Win 18.0 at the 0.05 significance level. According to the study, emotional exhaustion is related to 'excessive quantitative role'(r=.613, p<.001) and 'role conflict'(r=.0195, p<.05) and the physical symptoms are related to 'excessive quantitative role'(r=.219, p<.05) and 'career management'(r=.529, p<.001). The results may provide implications for arranging a health promotion program handling job stress.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.8
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• pp.3866-3875
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of mental health among nursing students in Korea and identify factors influencing the tendency to mental health. A self-report survey was conducted with South Korean nursing students who were from 19 to 23 years old. 269 nursing students were included in the study. The instruments utilized in the study were Symptom Checklist-90-Revision, Stress and multidimensional coping. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and Simultaneous multiple regression with SPSS WIN 20.0. The average mental health score of the participants was 0.57. Significant predictors for mental health 'College-level stress', 'Self-criticism', 'Passive withdrawal', 'Nursing satisfaction' and 'Health state'. The study findings suggest that nursing students require special concern regarding the risk of mental health. Multi and interdisciplinary mental health promotion program will enhance the mental health of nursing students.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.8
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• pp.3665-3671
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• 2013

This study was investigate to impact on safety accidents occurrence for the safety practices of middle school students learn the extent of the failure. A total of 292 patients and it survey data were collected from 5 November 2012 to 11 May 25 of research subjects. Research tools were used SPSS win17.0, the mean and standard deviation, Paired t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient was used. Safey practice and cognitive failure of subjects was related to negative correlation and according as safety practices was higher, cognitive failure was low. According as safety practices and cognitive failure was low, Safety incidents experienced was high. Therefore, by applying safety practices and cognitive failure degree, it need to for research to come up with ways for the prevention of safety accidents. Besides, A variety of safety and accident prevention training programs by expanding the scope of the study in school, it should be done generalization of safety awareness, cultivate and Safety practice.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.12
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• pp.6155-6162
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• 2013

This study was conducted on daily news reporters working in Seoul to determine the factors/characteristics causing job stress and potential countermeasures. The survey was conducted by interviewing 170 daily news reporters who took part in the study from March 3rd to March 7th 2013. The analysis of the information was performed by frequency analysis, T-test and One-way ANOVA, correlation analysis etc. using the SPSS Win 21.0 program and the empirical analysis was verified at the 5% level of significance. First, the following results of the analysis were meaningful because current journalists and reporters showed reduced levels of stress when their job satisfaction was high. Secondary, smoking and art activity to alleviate their job stress were found to be strong stress countermeasures. Third, there were significant differences in those who had high levels of job stress and exhibited stronger ways of coping with it. This study affirms an alternative in basic policy, which can provide a working environment that helps journalists to perform their work proficiently and steadily.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.8
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• pp.3768-3776
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences of stress management & ego identity in female middle school students according to their graphic types. In this study, 507 students who lived in major city were asked to draw a graphic type and fill out a questionnaire of stress management& ego identity. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA & t-test with SPSS WIN 18.0. O(round type) consisted of 60% and was significantly high score(p=.041) in "self-acception". ${\triangle}$(triangle type) was significantly using "self-reproach" & "deviant behavior" in stress management types(p=.025, p=.017). The higher ego identity score, extrovert personality, they had significantly using positive stress management. The study findings suggest that graphic type test require variant group and find a way to establish ego identity in middle school students.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.12
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• pp.6387-6394
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• 2013

This study examined the relationship between the critical thinking disposition and problem solving ability as well as the influencing factors the problem solving ability in nursing students. The data was collected from 422 nursing students of 4 colleges and analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. The mean score of the critical thinking disposition was $3.42{\pm}0.42$ and the problem solving ability was $3.84{\pm}0.50$. A significant positive correlation was observed between the critical thinking disposition and problem solving ability. Multiple regression analysis showed that the predictors of the problem solving ability were the critical thinking disposition and interpersonal relationship. These findings suggest that there is a need to increase the critical thinking disposition and problem solving ability in nursing students. These results should be reflected in an evaluation and development of the curriculum and learning method.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.12
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• pp.6218-6226
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to determine the basis for smooth conduction of business for journalists by identifying the journalists demographic characteristics and the relevance of the physical symptoms and emotional exhaustion. The surveys were carried out from 2013 May 1 to August 31 and the subjects of the surveys were 124 journalists working in the editorial part of 11daily newspaper companies located in Seoul. For data analysis, frequency analysis, factor analysis, and a T-test were performed using the SPSS Win 18.0 program. A p value 0.05 was considered significant. The study showed that there were significant differences in the physical symptoms depending on sex, age, marital status, and rank. In addition, emotional exhaustion was affected by gender, age and Sunday duty cycle etc. The results of this study will provide basic data for preparing a physical and mental health promotion program for journalists by the demographic characteristics.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.8
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• pp.3950-3957
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• 2013

The study was done to identify factors influencing self-care in tuberculosis (here in after TB) patients. Data were collected by questionnaires from 216 TB chemotherapy as outpatients by visiting a "M" TB hospital located in the C city. Measures were self-care, health-belief(susceptibility and severity, benefit, barrier), and family support. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 19.0 version. The subjects' self-care score 3.76 out of 5. There were significant differences in self-care among the subjects due to gender, marital status, family structure with the subjects, average monthly income, smoking status, drinking status and period of taking TB drugs. There were significant correlations among benefit, barrier, family support, and self-care. According to the research, influencing factors on self-care in TB patients included family support, barrier, average monthly income, smoking status, and benefit. Findings from this study can be used as basic data to develop self-care programs for TB patients.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.10
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• pp.4805-4811
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• 2013

The purpose of this study is to analyse the satisfaction level and psychological status of senior students of "Silver College," or seniors' college. For the analysis, questionnaire survey was conducted to senior students of Silver Colleges of B and K University in Busan from May 1 through 31, 2013. The analysis methods used are SPSS Win 18.0 program on analysis of frequency, one-way analysis of variance, a correlation analysis, simple regression analysis and multiple regression analysis, with analysis of actual proof for 5% significance level. The result of analysis indicates that the senior students' satisfaction level rose and serious physical symptoms improved after taking silver college programs from before. This study is significant in that it provides theoretical grounds for increasing the number of silver colleges with professional and socially-renowned professors as faculty, and developing further programs and policies for the solution of aggravating physical and mental problems more and more senior people are faced with in this fast aging society.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.14 no.10
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• pp.5078-5090
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• 2013

This study was to identify the relationship among small-medium sized hospitals nurse's career plateau, self-efficacy, job embeddedness and turnover intention. The study was conducted through a survey on 217 nurses in five small-medium sized hospitals in J city. The data were collected from August 5, 2013 to August 20, 2013. The data were analyzed by SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. The mean score of turnover intention was 3.07. The positive correlations between career plateau and turnover intention were found, but the negative correlation between self-efficacy, job embeddedness and turnover intention were found. The significant factors influencing turnover intention were job embeddedness, present clinical career, career plateau and work unit. To decrease turnover intention, therefore, nursing managers need to develop the nurse retention program for increasing job embeddedness and apply to nursing field.