대학생의 외모만족도와 우울이 대인관계만족도에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between appearance satisfaction, depression, and Interpersonal relationships satisfaction of college students, and and to identify the influencing factors on interpersonal relationships satisfaction.
 Methods This study surveyed 102 College student’s enrolled in S college in D City, Chungcheongnam-do. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for the general characteristics and main variables of the subjects, and Pearson's correlation coefficients for the correlations between the subjects' appearance satisfaction, depression, and interpersonal relationships satisfaction. The influencing factors of interpersonal relationships satisfaction were analyzed by multiple regression.
 Results College students scored 2.18 on appearance satisfaction, 18.33 on depression, and 3.00 on interpersonal relationships satisfaction. The correlations between appearance satisfaction, depression, and interpersonal relationships satisfaction showed that depression was negatively correlated with appearance satisfaction (r=-453, p<.001) and interpersonal relationships satisfaction (r=-.370, p<.001), while appearance satisfaction was positively correlated with interpersonal relationships satisfaction (r=.482, p<.001). Appearance satisfaction had a positive effect on interpersonal relationships satisfaction (β=.395, p<.001) and depression had a negative effect (β= -.191, p<.001).
 Conclusions In order to improve the interpersonal relationships satisfaction of college students, it is necessary to establish a positive self-image and reduce depression through the correct perception of appearance.