Female College Students In Korea Research Articles

대학생의 애착불안, 부정정서 회피를 위한 SNS 사용, COVID-19로 인한 지각된 스트레스가 우울에 미치는 영향

Objectives The purpose of this study is to test the mediating effect of perceived stress due to COVID-19, using social media to avoid negative emotions in the process of influencing depression of college students' attachment anxiety. Methods To this end, data from 279 male and female college students in Korea were collected through an online survey from October 15 to October 25, 2020, SPSS 20.0 was used for technical statistics and correlation analysis, and Mplus 7.0 program was used for structural model and mediating effect verification. Results The main results of this study are as follows. First, the attachment anxiety of college students showed a significant positive correlation with the use of social media to avoid negative emotions, perceived stress and de-pression caused by COVID-19. Second, the mediating effect of using social media to avoid negative emotions was confirmed in the relationship between attachment anxiety and depression. Third, the mediating effect of per-ceived stress due to COVID-19 was confirmed in the relationship between attachment anxiety and depression. Finally, it was found that the double mediating effect of social media use to avoid perceived stress and negative emotions caused by COVID-19 was significant in the effect of attachment anxiety of college students on depression. Conclusions Taken together, it was found that college students with attachment anxiety perceived stress caused by COVID-19 higher. In addition, they used social media as a way to avoid negative emotions, which affected depression. This study is meaningful in that it revealed the link between social media use and depression among young people and the psychological mechanism that affects depression among college students in the COVID-19 situation in a situation where face-to-face activities have been reduced and non-face-to-face interpersonal rela-tionships have been recommended.

미디어 노출, 미디어 신체이상 내면화 및 신체 불만족의 관계: 한·중 여대생 비교연구

본 연구의 목적은 한국과 중국 여대생을 대상으로 미디어 노출, 신체이상 내면화(마른체형, 운동선수체형) 및 신체 불만족 간의 관계를 비교 분석하고자 하였다. 구체적으로 미디어 노출과 신체 불만족의 관계가 마른체형이상 내면화와 운동선수체형 내면화에 의해서 유의하게 매개될 수 있는지 여부를 분석하고자 하였다. 연구의 대상자는 한국 여자대학생 275명과 중국 여자대학생 1549명을 유목적표집법을 이용하여 선정하였다. 미디어 노출, 신체이상 내면화 및 신체 불만족 척도에 대한 매개효과를 분석한 결과, 한국여대생의 경우 인쇄매체와 방송매체는 모두 신체 불만족에 유의한 직접적인 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 마른체형 이상 내면화는 인쇄매체 노출과 신체불만족 간의 관계를 완전매개하였다. 그러나 인쇄매체 노출은 운동선수체형 내면화에 유의한 영향을 미치지 못하였고 인쇄매체노출과 신체 불만족 간의 관계를 유의하게 매개하지 못하였다. 중국 여대생의 경우에는 인쇄매체와 신체 불만족, 방송매체와 신체 불만족의 관계가 마른체형 이상 내면화에 의해서 완전매개되었다. 또한 운동선수체형 내면화는 인쇄매체와 신체 불만족의 관계, 방송매체와 신체 불만족의 관계를 부분매개하였다. 특히, 중국 여대생들의 인쇄 및 방송매체 노출과 신체 불만족의 관계는 운동선수체형 내면화에 의해서 부분매개되었으나, 한국여대생의 인쇄매체 노출과 신체 불만족의 관계는 운동선수체형 내면화에 의해서 유의하게 매개되지 않았다. 이것은 두 나라 간의 문화적 차이를 반영한 결과로 해석하였다.

Strength of Family, Subjective Health, and Life Satisfaction perceived by Male and Female College Students in Korea: Focusing on Gender, Age, and Social class

이 연구는 남녀대학생의 성별, 연령, 사회계층별 특성에 따른 가족건강성, 주관적 건강, 생활만족도에 대한 영향을 고찰하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 부산지역 S대학교 사회복지학부에 재학 중인 대학생 124명을 설문 조사하였다. 통계분석은 SPSS 26.0을 활용하여 상관분석과 중다회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과 첫째, 남녀대학생의 가족건강성, 주관적 건강, 생활만족도에서 성별에 따른 차이는 없었고, 연령은 생활만족도에서만 차이를 보였다. 반면, 사회계층은 연령을 제외한 모든 변인과의 관계에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 둘째, 사회계층이 높다고 지각할수록 가족건강성과 주관적 건강에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 사회계층과 연령이 높을수록 생활만족도 또한 상승하는 것으로 확인되었다. 즉, 대학생이 지각한 사회계층별 특성은 가족건 강성과 주관적 건강, 생활만족도에 영향을 미치는 중요한 요인임을 발견하였다. 이 연구결과로 사회계층별 특성에 따라 세분화한 가족건강성 증진과 체계적인 가족상담의 방안을 논의하였다.

불만표명행위의 상호작용에 대한 한중일 대조연구 -부담도의 차이를 중심으로-

In this study, similarities and differences of linguistic strategies used by Korean, Chinese and Japanese male and female college students in situations involving different levels of imposition, one with a high degree of imposition and the other with a low degree, are analyzed and discussed quantitatively with special attention given to the interactions of complaint expressing acts.<BR> Firstly, male and female college students in Korea, China and Japan show a common tendency to use an expression of apology, explanation of reason, confirmation of situation, admission of responsibility, self-justification, presence of compensation, and soothing speech more frequently than other linguistic strategies when they are a complainant in situations with a lower degree of imposition. Further, the complainants tend to use the confirmation of situation, direct and indirect expression of complaint, active improvement request and concession speech more often than other linguistic strategies in common.<BR> Next, the complainants tend to use in common an expression of apology, explanation of reason, confirmation of situation, admission of responsibility, evasion of responsibility, self-improvement, self-justification, presence of alternative, presence of compensation, and soothing speech more frequently than other linguistic strategies in situations with a higher degree of imposition. In addition, the complainants exhibit a common trend of using confirmation of situation, direct and indirect expression of complaint, active improvement request and concession speech more often than other linguistic strategies.

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and its Association with Psychological Distress among Female College Students in Korea

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and its Association with Psychological Distress among Female College Students in Korea

한국과 일본대학생들의 다이어트 행동이 라이프 스타일과 신체적 자기만족에 미치는 요인 비교

The study analyzed 1,788 male and female college students in Korea and Japan by comparing factors for lifestyle and subjective physical self-satisfaction due to diet experience and concluded that: First of all, Japanese students have less experience in dieting than Korean students, especially Japanese male students who have experienced dieting in two out of ten, showing many differences between Korean boys, girls and Japanese girls. Second, female students were found to be more active in dieting than male students, especially Korean girls, who were more active in limiting high-calorie intake and trying to lose weight. Third, about half of Korean and Japanese students eat breakfast more than five times a week, while overall, Japanese students eat more often than Korean students, while walking and jogging are more common among Japanese students. Fourth, Korean male and female students are more satisfied with their physical appearance than Japanese male and female students. Finally, the negative health level of Korean female students is higher than that of Japanese female students. Health and diet, lifestyle and self-satisfaction are interrelated and it is believed that healthy body image, lifestyle improvement and sustainable practice efforts will be needed for Korean and Japanese college students so that dieting can be perceived as taking care of their weight not just to lose weight but to protect their health.

A Study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Stress on Female College Students in Korea

A Study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Stress on Female College Students in Korea

Determinants of binge eating disorder among normal weight and overweight female college students in Korea.

The aim of the present study was to describe the clinical features of binge eating disorder (BED) in normal weight and overweight undergraduate Korean women. 117 overweight (BMI ≥ 25kg/m2) and 346 normal weight (18kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 25kg/m2) undergraduate Korean women completed questionnaires to assess for BED. Their emotional eating behaviors, binge eating-related behaviors, a spectrum of compulsive behaviors such as substance abuse and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychological profiles were evaluated through personal interviews and questionnaires. The features of those with BED were compared to those without BED in the overweight and normal weight groups. Both normal weight and overweight BED women had higher levels of functional impairment, eating disorder psychopathology including emotional and external eating behaviors, and neuroticism than their non-BED counterparts. In the normal weight group, BED women had more frequent alcohol consumption and obsessive-compulsive symptoms than non-BED women. In the overweight group, BED women had higher levels of depression and lower extraversion than non-BED women. BED is associated with global functional impairment and mental health problems. Thus, the association with high functional impairments and psychiatric comorbidities suggest that people with BED may benefit from treatment. Evidence obtained from well-designed case-control analytic studies, from more than one center.

The Relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome and Depression of Female College Students in Korea

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) of female college students in Korea. Methods/Statistical analysis: This research is a descriptive correlation study designed to examine the factor influencing premenstrual female college students. The data was collected from September till December 2015. The data was collected via structural questionnaires gathered by 270students who agreed to participate in this study, and 245 of them were analyzed except for 25 incomplete questionnaires and male nurses. Descriptive statistics for all study variables as well as the reliability assessment of the study instruments were computed. To analyze the correlation in the independent and dependent variables, correlation analysis was used. Findings: The mean age of the participants was 21.04years. The level of PMS is 28.75±9.92 point and the level of depression is 16.69±10.41 point. PMS includes 3 subscales. The level of emotional disturbance is 2.97±1.28 point, and the level of water retention was 2.30± 1.25. The level of pain was 3.32± 1.05. There were positive correlations among PMS, depression, emotional disturbance, water retention, and pain. But there was not a statistically significant correlation between PMS and body weight. In multiple regression depression (t=6.691, p<.001) and perception of PMS (t=2.052, p=.042) were found to be factors significantly associated with PMS. The model explained 22.9% of the variables. Improvements/Applications: This study found that PMS is influenced by the psychological factors such as depression. Therefore, the education program including PMS and depression is needed to promote health for female university students.

한·중 여대생들의 식생활과 체중조절 행동 비교 연구

한·중 여대생들의 식생활과 체중조절 행동 비교 연구

Development and Initial Validation of the Self-Directed Learning Inventory With Korean College Students

This article describes the development and psychometric evaluation of the Self-Directed Learning Inventory (SDLI) tailored to Korean college students, based on study evidences of differences in learning behavior across culture and educational level. With a sample of 605 female college students in Korea, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) results suggested a 28-item, eight-factor solution: (a) Learning Needs, (b) Utilizing Skills, (c) Enduring Challenges, (d) Self-efficacy in Learning, (e) Planning Skills, (f) Evaluating Skills, (g) Completing Tasks, and (h) Internal Attribution; confirmatory factor analysis cross-validated the EFA solutions. The SDLI demonstrated adequate internal consistency, as well as evidences that support construct validity.

Experiences of Health Related Lifestyles in High Body Fat but Non-obese Female College Students in Korea

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to describe and understand the lifestyles of non-obese female college students with high body fat (HBF). MethodsThe interview data were collected from 18 female students [body mass index (BMI) <23 kg/m2 and body fat ratio ≥30%] and analyzed by using descriptive phenomenology of Colaizzi. The procedural steps described the phenomenon of interest, collected participants' descriptions of the phenomenon, extracted the meaning of significant statements, organized the meanings into clusters, wrote exhaustive descriptions and then incorporated data into an exhaustive description. ResultsThe results in 153 restatements, 36 constructed meanings, 22 themes, seven theme clusters, and three categories were deduced. The three categories were: diminished daily concerns of health, changes in living habits by stressors, and perceived unbalance in health. ConclusionThis study describes non-obese female university students' experiences with HBF and their lifestyles. The findings have important implications for health promotion for non-obese female university students with HBF and must be considered when developing education courses for preparing adults.

한국과 일본여대생의 체형인식과 자아존중감, 신체만족도 및 신체이미지가 유행선도력에 미치는 영향

This study compares the perceived body image of female college students in Korea and Japan as well as explains the difference in the level of self-esteem, body cathexis, body image and fashion leadership based on nationality and body. The sense of fashion leadership affected by these factors was also analyzed. A high ratio of Korean and Japanese female students perceived themselves as obese compared to actual body physique. It was shown that body was highly distorted. They showed a comparatively low level of satisfaction with appearance in contrast to their high interest in their appearance and weight. Thin bodied individuals showed a high level of self-esteem and body cathexis; however, persons with an obese body showed a low level of body cathexis. They showed high interest in appearance regardless of body physique; however, they remain unsatisfied with their appearance. Individuals with an obese body and a standard somatotype showed a high concern with weight. A high fashion opinion leadership was reciprocal to a high interest in appearance and satisfaction with appearance. Korean female students showed an indirect positive effect on fashion opinion leadership through body cathexis, self-esteem, interest in appearance, and satisfaction with appearance. A thin body showed a positive effect on fashion opinion leadership and an obese body had a negative effect. Fashion innovativeness was directly influenced persons with a high degree of self-esteem and interest in appearance. Japanese female students were directly affected by fashion innovativeness; however, Korean female students were indirectly affected by fashion innovativeness through self-esteem and interest in appearance.

Dietary behavior and nutritional status among Chinese female college students residing in Korea

The purpose of this study was to analyze the nutritional status of Chinese female college students in Korea, and to investigate changes in their dietary behavior after residing in Korea. The subjects included 114 Chinese female college students currently studying in Korea. General characteristics and dietary behaviors before and after residing in Korea were investigated. Daily nutrients and food intake were assessed using a one-day 24-hour recall. Consumption of most nutrients, namely calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin B 2 , vitamin C, and folate was estimated to fall below the EAR for the Korean population. The proportions of subjects whose intake were estimated below the EAR for folate, calcium, vitamin B 2 , iron, zinc, and vitamin C were 93.0%, 71.9%, 66.7%, 65.8%, 65.8%, and 63.2%, respectively. In the current study, the dietary behavior scores fell significantly after Chinese students immigrated to Korea (p ＜ 0.001); increased frequency of meal skipping, less consumption of fruits and vegetables, irregular meal pattern, and imbalanced diet were some of the significant changes among Chinese students before and after residing in Korea. In addition, consumption of most nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B group, vitamin C, and folate in the Worsened Group was significantly lower, compared with the No Change Group (p ＜ 0.05). According to the changes in dietary behaviors, consumption of most nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B group, vitamin C, and folate in the Worsened Group was significantly lower than in the No Change Group (p ＜ 0.05). In conclusion, these results indicated that Chinese students practiced more unhealthy dietary behaviors after residing in Korea and Chinese students residing in Korea showed poor nutrient-based diet quality. Conduct of a follow-up study using blood profile tests is needed in order to assess the nutritional status of Chinese students. These results would be used in planning of a nutritional surveillance program for Chinese students. (Korean J Nutr 2013; 46(2): 177 ~ 185)

Differential pathways to generic skills development of male and female college students in Korea

This study analyzed a stratified random sample of 1,707 senior students at 60 four-year universities in South Korea to explore the gender-specific pathways to Korean students’ development of generic skills—analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Multiple regression analyses were performed to investigate the involvement factors differential effects on the development of students’ generic skills. The findings suggest that college student involvement plays a critical role in developing the important generic skills. Furthermore, male and female students do have different routes to the development of such skills. In the case of Korean students, at 4-year institutions of higher education, male students tend to develop generic skills more through formal and independent activities in and out of the classroom, whereas female students do so typically in an informal and interdependent way. These results call for additional scholarly investigation into gender influence on college impact and gender-dependent activities during college; moreover, they encourage institutions of higher education to adopt more gender-specific approaches to relevant institutional policies and practices.

Trajectories of female student’s career decision between high school and college: organizationally separate but developmentally linked

This study examined the relationships between experiences in high school, the choice of college majors, and postcollege career decisions among female college students in Korea, applying growth curve modeling. Findings revealed that as students gained college experience, the possibility of a career-related decision increased each year, but slowly. High school type and experience with career-related decision-making during high school significantly increased the incidence of career-related decision-making in college. Results confirmed the salience of career guidance in high school. Choice of college major and occupationally oriented major was significantly related to the incidence of career-related decision-making in college. Students who had not decided on a career track in high school and entered the major-undeclared system in college increased their probability of a career-related decision. This study showed the causal effects of career indecision in high school and undeclared majors in college on career decisions in college. Significant relationship between major selection and career-related decision-making implied that selection of a major should coincide with the career planning process.

Bone Mineral Density and Factors influencing Bone Mineral Density in College Women.

The purpose of this study was to identify the levels of bone mineral density (BMD) and to explain the factors influencing BMD among female college students in Korea. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 144 college women. Lifestyle factors were determined by self-report questionnaire. Body composition was measured by body composition analyzer and bone mineral density was measured by ultrasound bone densitometry. Data were analyzed using SPSS for windows, version 19.0. The mean BMD at calcaneus site was 0.56 g/cm2 (mean T-score=-0.22). The incidence of osteopenia was 21.5%. Factors predicting BMD were menarche age (r=-.22, p=.009) and height (r=-.18, p=.030) with 7% of explained variance. These results suggest that health care professionals need to provide young women with program that is intended to affect their intention toward osteoporosis preventive behavior change.

Sex education during the school‐aged years influences sexual attitudes and sexual health in college: A comparative study from Korea

Sex education is provided routinely to school-aged children in many countries without enough evidence that it will benefit them when they become adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term influence of the sex education that was provided during the school-aged years on the attitudes, behaviors, and sexual health among male and female college students in Korea. For this descriptive, comparative study, the data were obtained from 3609 male and 2180 female college students by using the proportional quota sampling method. Overall, the female students had more opportunities for sex education. Receiving this education during the school-aged years lowered the sexual double standard score but was not related to sexual activity among the male and female students. Receiving sex education at different time points during the school-aged years had differential influences on the sexual attitudes and indicators of sexual health between the male and the female students. The results of this study suggest extending the role of school nurses to include redesigning the content of sex education programs, based on the sex and age of the students, and using midwives to provide sex education in community settings.

사상체질에 따른 여대생의 건강습관과 비만에 관한 연구

본 연구에서는 여대생의 사상체질을 판별하고, 사상체질에 따른 건강습관과 비만 정도를 분석함으로써 사상체질에 따른 적절한 건강유지및 증진을 위한 맞춤식 간호중재법 개발의 기초자료를 마련하고자 한다. 본 연구의 대상자(subjects)는 G시에 거주하는 여대생을 대상으로 2007년 6월부터 9월까지 비무작위 편의추출(nonrandomized convenient sampling)로 선정하였다. 대상자의 체질을 감별하기 위하여 사상체질 진단에 임상적으로 많이 활용되며 그 객관성이 인정되고 있는 사상체질분류검사지 QSCCⅡ(Questionnaire for Sasang Constitution Classification Ⅱ)를 사용하였다(김선호 외, 1996). 대상자들의 건강습관을 확인하고자 음주, 흡연, 운동, 식습관의 총 4문항에 대하여 측정한 것을 의미한다. 대상자의 일반적 특성과 사상체질별 구성비, 건강 습관과 비만 정도를 알아보기 위해 기술통계를 구하였다. 사상체질에 따른 건강 습관과 비만 정도의 차이는 chi-square test와 one-way ANOVA로 검증하였다. 연구 분석 결과, 대상자의 사상체질 분포를 살펴보면 소음인이 57.3%로 가장 많았고, 소양인은 23.8%, 태음인 18.9%였다. 태양인은 한 명도 없는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 대상자들은 사상체질에 따라 음주, 흡연, 규칙적 운동, 식습관 등의 건강 습관에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 비만 정도는 사상체질에 따라 BMI, 체지방량, 체지방률, 복부지방율, 내장지방이 통계적으로 모두 유의한 차이가 있었는데, 태음인이 소양인과 소음인에 비해 비만 정도가 모두 높은 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 태음인이 다른 집단들에 비해 비만하기 쉬운 체질인 것으로 보여지므로 체질에 따른 비만관리를 해 줄 필요가 있을 것이다.

Effects of role division, interaction, and shared mental model on team performance in project-based learning environment

The purpose of this study was to investigate the cognitive mechanism of project-based learning teams of college students on the basis of the Shared Mental Model (SMM) theory. The study participants were 237 female college students in Korea organized into 51 project teams. To test the study hypotheses, a structural equation modeling was employed. The major study findings are as follows: (1) As hypothesized, member interaction was a strong predictor both for team-related and for task-related SMM. (2) The level of the team’s division of labor reduced the member interactions. (3) Team-related and task-related SMMs were positively associated with team performance. The theoretical and practical implications based on these results are discussed.