The Influence of Participation in Cultural Activities on Depression and Self-Worth- Centered Around Visitors of Social Welfare Centers

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence that participation in cultural activities has on the level of depression and self-worth of social welfare center visitors. For this study, a survey was conducted on visitors of social welfare centers in Seoul. The analysis was made using the SPSS program to conduct the frequency analysis, t-test and one-way analysis of variance, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, etc., and was verified with a significance level of 5%. The research results showed that, first, the level of participation in cultural activities has a correlation with depression and wealth. Second, the level of Received (May 20, 2015), Review Request(May 21, 2015), Review Result(June 04, 2015) Accepted(June 25, 2015), Published(August 31, 2015) 136-823 Dept. Department of Regional and Welfare Administration Department, Dongbang Culture Graduate Univ., 28 Sungbok-Ro, Sungbokdong, Seoul, Korea email: pullip@seoul.go.kr (Corresponding Author) 136-823 Dept. Department of Regional and Welfare Administration Department, Dongbang Culture Graduate Univ., 28 Sungbok-Ro, Sungbokdong, Seoul, Korea email: chosj715@daum.net The Influence of Participation in Cultural Activities on Depression and Self-WorthCentered Around Visitors of Social Welfare Centers – Copyright c 2015 HSST 364 self-worth and participation in cultural activities has a correlation with attachment. These results showed a higher level of depression the lower the level of participation in cultural activities, and showed a higher level of self-worth the higher the level of participation in cultural activities. The implications of this study are expected to become basic data for the improvement policy of the depression and self-worth of social welfare center visitors depending on their level of participation in cultural activities.