Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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Body Image, Self-esteem and Depression in College Female Students - Normal and Overweight -

정상체중과 과체중 여대생의 신체상, 자아존중감 및 우울에 관한 연구

  • 신혜숙 (경희대학교 간호과학대학) ;
  • 백승남 (경희대학교 간호과학대학)
  • Published : 2003.06.01
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among variables of body image, self-esteem and depression in college female students according to the normal and overweight. Method: The subjects of this study consisted of 245 college female students. The data was collected through personal interviews using questionnaires from May to June of 2001. The data was analyzed by the SPSS computer program, and it included descriptive statistics, x$^2$-test, t-test and the pearson correlation coefficient. Result: Demographics provided a significant difference in grade, household income, weight control experience. There was a perceived health status difference, according to the normal and overweight subjects. There was a significant difference in body image, self-esteem and depression between the two groups. There was a significant positive correlation between body image and self-esteem, and negative correlation between body image and depression, and self-esteem and depression in college female students. Conclusion: The Findings of this study give useful information to construct further studies in intervention program relating overweight control for college female students.

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