• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.235-243
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• 2017

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the mental health status of the children of psychiatric patients in order to plan for the resources that may be necessary to help these children achieve their full potential. Methods: Forty-eight children (age 9-18) whose parents were registered in 5 community mental health centers located in Seoul were recruited. Tests assessing 3 psychological domains were conducted: 1) cognition: Korean version of Learning Disability Evaluation Scale, Comprehensive Attention Test, 2) parent reported emotion and behavior: Korean Child Behavior Checklist, Korean attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Rating Scale, and 3) self-reported emotion and behavior: Korean Beck's Depression Inventory-II/Children's Depression Inventory-II, Korean Youth Self Report). We defined the children as having a high risk of developing mental health problems if their test scores were over the cut-off levels in 2 or more of the 3 domains assessed. Results: Twelve (25%) children were classified as having a high risk of developing mental health issues. 20 (41.6%) children scored above the cut-off in only one of the domains. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the children of psychiatric patients might be vulnerable to mental illness and need early prevention or interven-tions for the sake of their mental health.

• Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.415-421
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• 2018

Objective: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairment in social skills and communication with repetitive behaviors. Etiology is still unclear although it is thought to develop with interaction of genes and environmental factors. Oxytocin has extensive effects on intrauterine brain development. Vitamin D, affects neural development and differentiation and contributes to the regulation of around 900 genes including oxytocin receptor gene. In the present study, the contribution of D vitamin receptor and oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms in the development of ASD in Turkish community was investigated. To our knowledge, this is the first study examining these two associated genes together in the literature. Methods: Eighty-five patients diagnosed with ASD according to DSM-5 who were referred to outpatient clinics of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Başkent University and Mersin University and 52 healthy, age and gender-matched controls were included in the present study. Vitamin D receptor gene rs731236 (Taq1), rs2228570 (Fok1), rs1544410 (Bsm1), rs7975232 (Apa1) polymorphisms and oxytocin receptor gene rs1042778 and rs2268493 polymorphisms were investigated using real time polymerase chain reaction method. Results: No significant difference between groups in terms of distribution of genotype and alleles in each of polymorphisms for these genes could be found. Conclusion: Knowledge of genes and polymorphisms associated with the development of ASD may be beneficial for early diagnosis and future treatment. Further studies with larger populations are required to demonstrate molecular pathways which may play part in the development of ASD in Turkey.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.459-467
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• 2021

본 연구는 청소년의 최초 지위비행 발생시점을 비연속 생존분석을 통해 규명하고, 최초 지위비행에 미치는 영향요인을 분석하는데 목적이 있다. 분석은 한국아동청소년패널조사(Korean Children & Youth Panel Survey)의 중1패널 5개년 자료를 활용하였으며, 분석 대상 학생 수는 2,277명(남학생 1,126명, 여학생 1,151명)이다. 주요 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 최조 지위비행 발생에 대한 위험확률은 중2때 16.6%로 가장 높았으며, 중3때는 다소 감소하였으나 전반적으로 학년이 높아지면서 지속적으로 증가하였다. 둘째, 우울, 공격성과 같은 청소년의 심리, 정서 요인이 최초 지위비행 시점에 유의하게 영향을 미쳤다. 셋째, 부모의 부정적 양육방식인 학대는 비행에 유의한 영향을 미친 반면 방임은 유의하지 않았다. 넷째, 청소년 주변의 비행친구는 최초 지위비행에 영향을 미치는 중요한 요인이었다. 다섯째, 학교요인 중 학습활동 적응, 학교규칙 적응, 교우관계 적응은 지위비행에 영향을 미친 반면 교사관계 적응은 유의하지 않았다. 청소년의 최초 지위비행에 대한 발생시점과 영향요인을 분석한 결과 청소년의 지위비행 예방을 위해 초기 개입이 중요하며, 따라서 이에 대한 적절한 교육과 지원이 필요하다.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.484-494
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to verify the direct influences of the risk factors of the family environment on the problem behaviors of early adolescents, and the indirect influences of the same by the mediation of ego resilience. Method: After random extraction of five elementary schools located in D metropolitan city, we conducted a survey of 5th and 6th-grade male and female students. For the analysis, we used data from the questionnaire results of 450 students. For the data analysis, we performed t-test of independent samples, one-way ANOVA, path analysis and Sobel test, utilizing SPSS/WIN 19.0 program. Result: The direct influence of the risk factors of the family environment on the problem behaviors of the early adolescents was 0.447, while the indirect influence by the mediation of ego resilience was 0.146. Conclusion: It was found that the risk factors of the family environment not only exert direct influences on the problem behaviors of early adolescents, they also have indirect influences on the problem behaviors of early adolescents by way of the mediation of ego resilience.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.387-396
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• 2006

Purpose: This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of health risk behaviors by gender and grade and to examine the correlation between health risk behaviors and self-efficacy in early adolescents. Method: The sample of this study consisted of 1.693 early adolescents recruited from 7 middle schools in S-Gu, Seoul, Korea. Health risk behaviors were measured by the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBS). Self-Efficacy was assessed by General Self-Efficacy (GSE). Results: About a third of the subjects had experience in drinking behavior about 19.4% in cigarette smoking (including cases of just one or two puffs), 25.9% in physical fight, 29.1% in thought about killing themselves (suicide-related behavior), 1.5% in drug. More than a half (60.5%) experienced at least one health risk behavior. Female students were more likely to report drinking experience and suicide-related experience. Health risk behaviors were not significantly correlated with self-efficacy in early adolescents. Conclusions: Many early adolescents had experience in health risk behaviors in the past. The findings of this research suggest the necessity of intensive prevention programs in middle school to motivate and prepare students to avoid these behaviors. In addition, these results may help health professionals plan appropriate screening and counselling for health problems in early adolescents.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.4-14
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• 2023

This study aimed to discuss mental health services for children and adolescents that are being implemented as initiatives of the Korean government and to review the functions and roles of these projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three government departments are in charge of providing mental health services for children and adolescents: Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and Ministry of Health and Welfare. The Ministry of Education has implemented several policies to facilitate the early detection of mental health issues among school students (from preventive interventions to selective interventions for high-risk students). The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family additionally serves out-of-school children and adolescents by facilitating early identification of adolescents in crises and providing temporary protection or emergency assistance (as required) through the Community Youth Safety-Net Project. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health and Welfare operates relevant mental health agencies for individuals of all ages including children and adolescents. Any high-risk students who have been screened through the projects of the Ministry of Education are supported through referrals to the following institutions for appropriate treatment of their symptoms: specialized hospitals, the Youth Counseling and Welfare Center operated by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the National Youth Healing Center, the Mental Health Welfare Center operated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Suicide Prevention Center, and the Child Welfare Center. To assist students who are facing any psychological difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education has established a psychiatric support group for providing emergency mental health care; furthermore, schools are promoting psychological surveillance (e.g., provision of non-face-to-face counseling services that are centered around the Wee Center). The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and Ministry of Health and Welfare have provided varied mental health support services in order to address the challenges faced by children and adolescents during the pandemic. Nevertheless, the mental health services operated by each ministry do show some limitations because their service provision system is insufficiently collaborative. The present study discussed the positive effects of each initiative as well as its limitations; furthermore, it suggested improvements for facilitating the healthy development of children and adolescents' mental health.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.148-155
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• 2005

Purpose: This study was to provide preliminary data for menstrual education and research for the early adolescents. Methods: Participants were 320 middle school students in Gangreung city. Data collection was done from May 1 to May 30, 2004 by self administered questionnaires. Results: In recollecting of menarche experiences, students felt more negative (happy 18.5%, confused 72.6%, embarrassed 82.2%, angry 38.1%, proud 26.2%, excited 15.6%, surprised 54.7%). For menarche preparation, there was a low level of explanations & knowledge of menstruation, and preparedness for menarche. Key informants regarding menstruation experiences were the mother and school teacher. The mean age of menarche was 12.3years old. 66.6% had premenstrual symptoms, and the mean score of VAS for dysmennorrhea was 4.50. Significant variables related to the VAS score were embarrassed of menarche experience(F=3.38, p=.019), preparedness for menarche(F=2.86, p=.038), and premenstrual symptoms(t=63.36, p.000), Conclusion: Preparation for a positive menarche experience prior to menarche is necessary. More active menstrual education should be given for early adolescents in the school and family setting. Replication studies in other regions and developing a menstrual education program is recommended. Systematic examinations of perimenstrual discomforts for early adolescents should be followed.

• 아동학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.33-49
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• 1999

Loneliness in adolescence was examined in relation to peer aggression /victimization and to parental attachment with sample of 426 eighth graders in a suburban city. The subjects rated themselves on questionnaires regarding attachment to parents, peer experiences, and loneliness. Peer aggression and victimization was also rated by peers. In both boys and girls, the more they were attached to parents, the less loneliness they experienced. The more aggression and victimization they experienced from peers, the more loneliness they experienced. Lonely adolescent girls had lower attachment to parents and higher self-rated victimization by peers.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.106-116
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• 2005

연구목적 : 초기 청소년 ADHD 고위험군을 과잉행동-충동성을 동반하지 않는 부주의성 유형(ADHD-I)과 과잉행동-충동성을 동반한 유형(ADHD-HI/C)으로 분류한 후, 이들 간에 기질 및 기질 적합성과 문제행동에서의 차이점을 비교하고자 하였다. 방법 : 서울 모 남자 중학교 1, 2학년생과 그 부모를 대상으로 연구를 실시하였다. ADHD 고위험군을 선정하기 위해 ADHD 행동증상을 평정하는 세 척도 '((1)' 한국어판 ADHD 평가척도, (2) 부모용 단축형 코너스 평가척도, (3) 청소년용 단축형 코너스-웰스 자가평정척도)를 사용하여 2개 척도 이상에서 상위 $20\%$에 해당하는 경우를 고위험군으로 선정하였고, 이 중 ADHD평정척도의 부주의성 차원과 과잉행동/충동성 차원을 활용하여 각각 상위 $20\%$의 조합으로 하위유형을 분류하였다. 최종 연구대상은 ADHD-I 고위험군이 25명, ADHD-HI/C 고위험군이 70명, 정상군이 70명 이었다. 기질 및 기질 적합도를 측정하기 위해 학생들에게는 '개정판 기질차원척도' (DOTS-R)를, 부모에게는 '개정판 기질차원척도 : 맥락' (DOTS-R : Ethnotheory)을 사용하였으며, 문제행동 특성을 평가하기 위해 '한국판 청소년 문제행동 자가평정 척도' (K-YSR)를 이용하였다. 결과 : 기질 면에서는 ADHD-HI/C 고위험군이 다른 집단에 비해 '일반적인 활동수준' (general activity)이 두드러지게 높았다. 부모의 기대 맥락에서는 '일반적인 활동수준'에서 ADHD-HI/C 고위험군이 다른 두 집단에 비해 높아 자녀의 활동성에 대한 기대가 컸으며, '새로운 자극에 대한 융통/경직성' (flexibility/rigidity) 및 '기분' (mood) 면에서 세 집단 간에 차이가 유의미했는데 특히 자녀의 긍정적 기분을 기대하는 수준에서 ADHD-I 고위험군의 부모와 ADHD-HI/C 고위험군의 부모간에 유의한 차이가 있었다. 기질 적합도에서는 '기분'과 관련하여 세 집단 간에 차이가 유의미했는데, 특히 ADHD 고위험군의 두 하위유형은 정상군보다 '기분'과 관련된 적합도과 낮아 정서적인 차원에서 부모-자녀 간 부적합성이 ADHD의 행동증상과 관련되어 있음을 시사하였다. 문제행동 영역에서는 ADHD-HI/C 고위험군이 내면화 및 외현화 문제 모두에서 뚜렷하게 문제행동이 많은 것으로 나타났으며, ADHD 하위유형별로 비교할 때 외현화 문제에서는 ADHD-HI/C 고위험군이 ADHD-I 고위험군에 비해 유의하게 심각했지만 내면화 문제에서는 두 유형 간에 심각도의 차이가 유의하지 않았다. 결론 : 초기 청소년 ADHD 고위험군의 기질 및 기질 적합성 특성이 하위유형에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 이는 청소년 ADHD 행동증상 및 하위유형의 발현이 기질 뿐 아니라 환경과의 상호작용과 중요한 관련이 있음을 시사하였다. 또한 청소년 ADHD 행동증상과 하위유형은 기질 특성에서는 활동성 차원이, 기질 적합성 특성에서는 기분 차원이 연관이 있었다. 문제행동 특성에서는 하위유형별로 서로 다른 양상을 보였다.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.639-649
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• 2014

The main purpose of this study was to find the relationship between the delinquency-onset time in the source and the continuity of delinquency. In order to achieve this objective, we divided 350 first-year high school students into three groups early-onset type, late-onset type, and non-delinquent adolescents on the basis of the delinquency onset. The results of this study were as follow: (1) for the boys, the early-onset type shows a higher continuity of delinquency than both the late-onset type and the general adolescents. On the other hand, for the girls, the early-onset type shows a higher continuity of delinquency than the late-onset type, but there was no difference in the persistence duration between the late-onset type and the non-delinquent adolescents. (2) For the boys, the examination reveals that the early-onset type has a higher degree of sensation seeking and impulsivity than the general adolescents. In addition, the early-onset type shows a higher degree of sensation seeking than the late-onset type, whereas the two show no difference in impulsivity. For the girls, sensation seeking did not show any difference depending on the delinquency onset. However, more impulsivity appeared in the early-onset type than in the late-onset type or the non-delinquent adolescents. (3) The relative priorities of variables determining the group to which the students belong on the basis of the delinquency onset are in the order of sensation seeking and juvenile impulsivity. Therefore, this study, suggests that the early-onset type requires a different kind of intervention than the late-onset type.