Drinking Problems, Stress, Depression and Self-esteem of University Students / 성인간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors on drinking problems of university students. METHODS: The participants were 359 students by convenience sampling in P city. Data were collected from October 15 to December 20, 2007 using drinking problems questionnaire, Global assessment of recent stress scale, CES-D and self-esteem scale. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: There were positive correlations between stress and drinking problems, between depression and drinking problems. Also, there were negative correlations between stress and self-esteem, between depression and self-esteem. In stepwise multiple regression analysis, the most powerful predictor of drinking problems was depression. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that effective management of depression and stress can be considered when developing a prevention program of drinking problems for university students.