• 아동학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.37-53
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to recognize the effects of parenting behaviors as perceived by female high school students on their loneliness and perceived competence. The subjects of this research consisted of 301 female high school students. The data collected were analyzed by multi-regression analysis. The father and mother's behaviors, defined as inconsistency, intrusiveness, physical abuse and neglect, all- resulted in increased levels of loneliness amongst the subjects, and also negatively influenced their perceived competence. However, the parent's monitoring, reasoning and affection behaviors tended to reduced loneliness and perceived lack of competence. The father and mother's affection, when recognized as such by female adolescents, revealed itself to be a positive influence on their various areas of perceived competence. In conclusion, parenting behaviors may affect loneliness and perceived competence on the part of female adolescents during the ego-identity formation stage.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제19권8호
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• pp.1626-1635
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• 2016

This study examines whether online game motivation, with social and expedition needs, are associated with the degree of loneliness among young adolescents. Using data from a survey of 2014 elementary-, middle- and high-school students in South Korea, a three-wave online survey was conducted to collect data from online players. Two latent growth cause-and-effect models were developed to test whether online game motivation influences degree of loneliness. Results showed that both social and expedition needs are positively associated with loneliness. This study contributes to the knowledge of the underlying needs for a player with loneliness and also highlights the social and expedition needs as potential therapeutic factors.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.77-85
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• 2023

자살은 한국 청소년의 주요 사망 원인입니다. 자살 생각과 우울 증상의 위험 요인으로서 외로움의 역할에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다. 그러나 한국 상황에 대해서는 알려진 바가 거의 없다. 본 연구는 2020년과 2021년 한국청소년건강행태조사에 참가한 총 109,796명의 응답자를 분석하였다. 외로움과 자살 생각 및 우울감 사이의 연관성을 시험하기 위해 다중 로지스틱 회귀 모델을 이용하였다. 공변량으로는 인구학적 특성, 학교, 가계 소득, 생활 방식, 자가 평가 건강, 및 폭력으로 인한 치료 횟수가 포함되었다. 보정 오즈비(OR) 및 95% 신뢰 구간(CI)을 산출하였다. 청소년의 12.0%는 자주, 3.0%는 항상 외로움을 느낀다고 보고하였다. 자살생각과 우울감의 유병률은 각각 11.8%과 26.0%이었다. 자살생각의 유병률은 자주 외로운 청소년(35.1%)보다 항상 외로운 청소년(52.6%)에서 더 높았다. 전혀 외로움을 느끼지 않은 청소년에 비해서 항상 외로운 청소년은 자살 생각(OR=30.7; 95% CI, 27.1 - 34.8)과 우울함(OR=32.5; 95% CI, 29.2 - 36.4)을 가질 위험이 훨씬 더 높았다. 결론적으로 외로움은 한국 청소년의 자살생각과 우울감의 주요 위험요인이다. 외로움의 상태를 모니터링하고 해결하는 것이 자살생각과 우울감을 줄이는데 도움이 될 수도 있다.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2024

Purpose: The rising prevalence of smartphone overdependence among adolescents and its detrimental impact on mental health have become a growing concern. This study aimed to investigate the association between smartphone overdependence and the mental health of Korean adolescents. Methods: Participants were drawn from the 16th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey conducted in 2020. The dependent variable as smartphone overdependence, while the main exposure of interest was mental health, encompassing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), perceived stress, sources of perceived stress, perceived loneliness, and perceived depressive symptoms. The study employed the Rao-Scott chi-square test and multiple logistic regression using IBM SPSS version 26.0. Results: The participants comprised 54,948 adolescents aged 13 to 18 years. Among them, 25.1% (n=13,775) were categorized as smartphone overdependence group. Specifically, 20.3% of adolescents who reported GAD ≥10 and 22.5% of those who reported experiencing high levels of perceived loneliness were identified as smartphone overdependent. The GAD increased a risk of smartphone overdependence by 2.61 times (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 2.46-2.77). Perceived loneliness was associated with 1.98-fold (95% CI: 1.87-2.09) increased risk of smartphone overdependence. Additionally, conflict with peers was found to increase the risk of smartphone overdependence by 4.63-fold (95% CI: 3.89-5.52), followed by conflict with parents (odds ratio [OR]: 4.52, 95% CI: 3.84-5.31), and family environment (OR: 4.52, 95% CI: 3.75-5.46). Conclusion: The findings underscore a significant association between smartphone overdependence and mental health in Korean adolescents. Healthcare services to improve their emotional coping and interpersonal skills are necessary.

• 한국간호교육학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.31-60
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• 2023

Purpose: This study explored the influencing factors on suicide-related behaviors (ideation, plans, and attempts) focusing on mental health problems (anxiety, depression, and loneliness) among Korean adolescents. Methods: A secondary analysis was conducted with data from the 16th Korean Youth Health Behavior Survey collected from in 2020 by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. Results: After the adjustment of demographic characteristics and health risk behaviors, the influences of mental health problems on suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts showed the anxiety odds ratio (OR) for severe anxiety vs. minimal (OR 4.65, 4.67, and 3.75), depression (OR 4.27, 3.69, and 4.49), loneliness (OR 2.18, 1.96, and 1.96). Health risk behaviors (violence experience, drug use, stress, smoking, and drinking alcohol) and demographic variables (gender, school record, and socioeconomic status) were also significantly associated with suicide-related behaviors. Conclusion: Anxiety, depression, and loneliness were strong predictors of suicide-related behaviors. Early detection of suicide risks through screening for comprehensive mental health problems was recommended. Suicide prevention that considers the risk factors, including mental health problems and other risk factors, needs to be developed and implemented to reduce suicide risks among adolescents.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.541-551
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• 2004

Purpose: This study was to identify the effects of the predictive factors of Internet addiction and to develop a predictive model that explains Internet addiction among adolescents in Korea. Method: Data was collected from 664 adolescents in Puasan and Ulsan. Data analysis was done using the SPSS 10.0 Win Program for descriptive and correlational statistics and the LISREL 8.53 Win Program for Covariance structural analysis. Result: The fit of the hypothetical model to the data was moderate, it was modified by deleting four paths. Compared to the hypothetical model, the revised one had a better fit to the data($\chi^2$/df=6.50, GFI=.99, AGFI=.90, RMR=.02, NNFI=.88, NFI=.98, CN=279). Gender, friend support, and loneliness had significant direct effects on Internet addiction. The direct and indirect effect of self-esteem on Internet addiction was significant. The indirect effect of family support on Internet addiction was significant but its direct effect was insignificant. The direct and indirect effects of stress and impulsiveness on Internet addiction were significant but their total effects were insignificant. Conclusion: Finally, to decrease loneliness, and to increase family support and self-esteem, an effective intervention program and education should be developed to prevent Internet addiction of adolescents.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.377-385
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• 2006

Purpose: This study was to understand the life experiences of adolescents who were the object of group bullying. Method: Data collection and analysis was done by the Colaizzi method. Data were collected by interviewing the participants and by further follow-up observations. Ten adolescents participated in the study. At that time five of them had already overcome the situation, three were still in a difficult situation and the other two participants were in a temporary absence from school. Results: In the analysis 109 significant statements, 31 themes, 12 clusters of themes and 5 categories emerged. The 5 categories are as follows ; feeling inferiority, not being cared for, loneliness, suffering pain and building a relationship and resignation. The 12 clusters of themes are as follows ; dejection, not being sturdy, mal-function of the family, indifference of the society, loneliness, vexation, suffering, grievance, positive intervention of a support system, exertion, harmonizing and abandonment. Conclusions: The results of this study will help professionals to understand these adolescents. Approaching them from the point of view of the whole man, can also be a practical methode for teaching.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2021

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a school bullying prevention camp for adolescent perpetrators of school violence. Methods: A total of 95 adolescents (boys=73, girls=22) were included in this study. The changes after the program were evaluated using several self-rating scales for the assessment of the degree of depression, loneliness, impulsivity, self-esteem, and interpersonal reactivity compared with the baseline scales. Results: The school bullying prevention camp significantly reduced the degree of depression severity (z=-5.874, p<0.001) and impulsivity scale (z=-3.861, p<0.001), while increasing self-esteem (z=-2.091, p=0.037). The degree of depression severity (z=-4.635, p<0.001), loneliness (z=-2.168, p=0.030), and impulsivity (z=-2.987, p=0.003) significantly reduced, whereas self-esteem significantly increased (z=-2.221, p=0.026) for male students who had no history of child abuse. However, there were no significant changes after the program for the degree of depression, loneliness, impulsivity, self-esteem, and interpersonal reactivity among female students with a history of child abuse. Conclusion: The results of our study suggest that the development of diverse standardized guidance programs is necessary for teenagers with different characteristics and backgrounds. Such programs are expected to be more effective in preventing school violence.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2024

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the factors associated with high-caffeine drink consumption among Korean adolescents. Methods: Secondary data analysis was conducted utilizing the 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, with a total enrollment of 51,850 students. Descriptive statistics, x² tests, and multivariate logistic regression were performed using SPSS 23.0. Results: The study identified several factors associated with high-caffeine drink consumption, including school levels, tobacco or alcohol consumption, walking, perceived stress levels, feelings of sadness, loneliness, and anxiety, and the occurrence of suicidal thoughts. Conclusion: The findings suggest there is an association between unhealthy health behaviors or mental health issues, and consumption of high-caffeine drinks among adolescents. It emphasizes the need for increased attention and targeted educational interventions for adolescents at high risk.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.21-31
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• 2023

목적: 본 연구에서는 한국 청소년을 대상으로 구강 증상 경험별로 정신건강 요인과의 관련성을 파악하고, 정신 건강 요인이 구강 증상 경험에 미치는 영향에 대해 살펴보았다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 질병관리청에서 2021년 수행한 제17차 청소년건강행태조사의 원시자료를 이용하여 54,948명을 분석하였다. 정신건강 요인은 슬픔과 절망감, 자살생각, 자살시도, 외로움, 스트레스, 우울감, 불안으로 구성하였다. 결과: 모든 정신건강 요인은 구강 증상 경험과 관련성이 있었다. 구강 증상 경험에 영향을 미치는 정신건강 요인은 치아파절 경험에서는 슬픔과 절망감, 자살시도, 불안, 스트레스였고, 치아통증 경험에서는 자살생각, 스트레스, 불안, 외로움, 우울감, 슬픔과 절망감이었다. 잇몸출혈 경험에서는 모든 정신건강 요인이 영향을 미쳤다. 결론: 따라서, 각 구강 증상 경험에 영향을 미치는 주요한 정신건강 요인을 중재하여 청소년들의 건강을 증진시킬 수 있는 프로그램이 개발되길 기대한다.