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Factors Affecting Depression of Korean Female University Students

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  • 이경숙 (강릉원주대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 고진강 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 김주현 (강원대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 손행미 (울산대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 송미령 (호서대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 유수정 (상지대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 조경숙 (가천대학교 글로벌캠퍼스 간호학과)
  • Received : 2012.10.16
  • Accepted : 2013.08.12
  • Published : 2013.08.31
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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.

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