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Factors associated with Optimism, Coping and Peer Relations on Mental Wellbeing in Adolescents

청소년의 낙관성, 대처, 또래관계가 정신적 웰빙에 미치는 영향

  • Jeon, Jeong-Mi (College of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Ha, Yeongmi (College of Nursing.Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 전정미 (경상대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 하영미 (경상대학교 간호대학.건강과학연구원 노인건강연구센터)
  • Received : 2016.01.08
  • Accepted : 2016.03.14
  • Published : 2016.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between optimism, coping and peer relations on mental wellbeing in adolescents, and to identify contributing factors on their mental wellbeing. Methods: A total of 132 students recruited from two middle schools. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: Adolescents' mental wellbeing was $4.23{\pm}0.84$. Their mental wellbeing was significantly influenced by optimism (${\beta}=.44$), peer relational skills (${\beta}=.21$), and active coping (${\beta}=.20$), explained 49.1% of the total variance. Conclusion: Considering the results of this study, optimism enhancement program for promoting adolescents' mental wellbeing should be builded. In addition, active coping skills and peer relational skills acquisition program need to be developed.

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