Correlation of Career Stress, Department Satisfaction, and SCL-90-R of Students Specialized in Dental Hygiene

Abstract

This study was investigated to evaluate that influence career stress, department satisfaction, and psychological state among dental hygiene students. This cross-sectional questionnaire research was conducted with 365 dental hygiene students in Busan and Ulsan from March and May 2013. Data analysis was performed with frequent analysis, t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis using the SPSS ver. 21. According to the result, mothly income and the career aptitude and career related characteristics associated with career stress, department satisfaction, and psychological effects on the state insane. There is a positive correlation between career stress and SCL-90-R (p<.01), and a negative correlation between department satisfaction and SCL-90-R (p<.05, p<.001). Thus, psychological and social support will need for students belonging to families in need. It is also necessary to activate various counseling programs with experts in seeking career guidance and counseling.