Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine (대한예방의학회)
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Self-esteem as a Moderator of the Effects of Happiness, Depression, and Hostility on Suicidality Among Early Adolescents in Korea

  • Choi, Yeun-Soon (Department of Preventive Medicine, and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Hee Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Inje University) ;
  • Hong, Dae-Yong (Department of Preventive Medicine, and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jang-Rak (Department of Preventive Medicine, and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Yune-Sik (Department of Preventive Medicine, and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jeong, Baekgeun (Department of Preventive Medicine, and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Ki Soo (Department of Preventive Medicine, and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Key Hyo (School of Public Health, Inje University)
  • Received : 2018.04.30
  • Accepted : 2019.01.02
  • Published : 2019.01.31
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of self-esteem as a moderator of the factors influencing suicidality among middle-schoolers. Methods: Moderated multiple regression analysis was applied to assess the influence of happiness, depression, and hostility on suicidality and to determine the degree to which self-esteem served as a moderator of those relationships. Data were collected from 268 students at a middle school in Busan, Korea, using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Results: Happiness, depression, and hostility had significant direct effects on suicidality. Self-esteem showed no direct effect, but had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between hostility and suicidal behavior. Conclusions: These results suggest that various interventions, such as counseling programs, should be designed to alleviate hostility and depression and to enhance happiness and self-esteem among early adolescents.

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