Depression, Self-esteem, and Quality of Life in a Community Population / 정신간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
;
: 1-10, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-132835
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between depression, self-esteem and quality of life in a community population.METHODS:
The subjects were given questionnaires which included general characteristics, measures of depression, self-esteem, and quality of life. Data were analyzed by the SPSS/WIN 12.0 program.RESULTS:
The mean score of depression was 81.47 (range 40~150). Gender, age, education, marital status, subjective economic status, subjective health status and disease were significantly associated with depression. The mean score of self-esteem was 30.42 (range 16~39). Education, marital status, subjective economic status, subjective health status and disease were significantly associated with self-esteem. The mean score of quality of life was 156.29 (range 81~229). Age, education, marital status, subjective economic status, subjective health status and disease were significantly associated with quality of life. 28.9% of the subjects had experiences with depression symptoms. There were significant correlations among depression, self-esteem and quality of life.CONCLUSION:
Findings indicate a need for a nursing intervention to decrease levels of depression in the depression group. In addition, it is necessary to develop a mental health promotion program in order to enhance self-esteem and quality of life in a community population.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Mental Health
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Nursing
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Marital Status
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Depression
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Education
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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