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Analysis of Factors Influencing Risk-taking Behavior in Middle School Students / 정신간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing ; : 91-102, 2011.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-66493
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that influence risk-taking behavior in middle school students.

METHODS:

The participants in this study were 544 students from 4 middle schools in Seoul or Gyeonggi Province. From July 16, to September 9, 2008, data were collected using self-report questionnaires. Demographic, individual, socio-economic characteristics of risk-taking behavior were examined. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, zero-inflated negative binomial regression as count model using SAS 9.1 and Stata 10.0 program were used for the analysis.

RESULTS:

The score for risk-taking behavior of the middle school students tended to be low with thrill-seeking behavior being the highest. Risk-taking behavior was higher for boys and for students not living with parents. Stress coping ability, family risk factors, family functioning, peer's risk-taking behavior, and harmful environment were correlated with risk-taking behavior. On zero-inflated negative binomial regression analysis, the factor significantly influencing risk-taking behavior were self-esteem and for increased risk-taking behavior, family functioning, and peer's risk-taking behavior.

CONCLUSION:

A risk-taking behavior approach that considers developmental needs is useful in understanding the behavior of early adolescents. Development of effective guidance and interventions considering factors influencing risk-taking behavior as identified in this study is recommended.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Parents / Risk-Taking / Surveys and Questionnaires / Regression Analysis / Risk Factors / Analysis of Variance / Seoul Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Parents / Risk-Taking / Surveys and Questionnaires / Regression Analysis / Risk Factors / Analysis of Variance / Seoul Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Year: 2011 Type: Article