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An Analysis of the Curriculum for School Uniform Recycling Education and the Need for School Uniform Recycling (교복 재활용 필요성과 교복 재활용 교육을 위한 교과과정 분석)

  • Seo, Seung-Yeon;Shin, Eun-Mi
    • Hwankyungkyoyuk
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.54-69
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    • 2011
  • The objectives of this study were to investigate the need for school uniform recycling and to review the school uniform recycling-related education. 231 female high school students were asked to answer regarding the wearing state of school uniform and their satisfaction level. 10 subjects in middle school technology/home economy were evaluated. As the result, the students wore 1~2 pieces of school uniform, which showed that it was hard to keep them clean by washing them often. The satisfaction level of school uniform was not high, The lowest item was the price. Therefore, to increase the satisfaction level of the school uniforms and also to increase the sanitary level of the school uniforms, it was advisable to purchase a recycled school uniform at cheaper prices to have an extra set. For a vitalization of the recycled school uniforms, the middle school technology/home economy subjects were reviewed. In the topic of "clothing acquisition plan and purchase", the themes of planned purchase, overconsumption of clothing and environmental pollution were discussed and included preferable behaviors for disposal. The topic of "clothing manufacturing and recycling" listed recycling the clothes that are not worn or exchanging them with neighbors as well as suggesting methods to illicit environment-friendly behaviors and carrying them out. However, some textbooks only briefly explained the methods of recycling and more detailed and practical methods need to be suggested in the curriculum. In addition, the contents regarding the environment in the clothing topic need to be supplemented more and more changes, such as related education plans or data development, are required. The objectives of this study were to investigate the need for school uniform recycling and to review the school uniform recycling-related education. 231 female high school students were asked to answer regarding the wearing state of school uniform and their satisfaction level. 10 subjects in middle school technology/home economy were evaluated. As the result, the students wore 1~2 pieces of school uniform, which showed that it was hard to keep them clean by washing them often. The satisfaction level of school uniform was not high, The lowest item was the price. Therefore, to increase the satisfaction level of the school uniforms and also to increase the sanitary level of the school uniforms, it was advisable to purchase a recycled school uniform at cheaper prices to have an extra set. For a vitalization of the recycled school uniforms, the middle school technology/home economy subjects were reviewed. In the topic of "clothing acquisition plan and purchase", the themes of planned purchase, overconsumption of clothing and environmental pollution were discussed and included preferable behaviors for disposal. The topic of "clothing manufacturing and recycling" listed recycling the clothes that are not worn or exchanging them with neighbors as well as suggesting methods to illicit environment-friendly behaviors and carrying them out. However, some textbooks only briefly explained the methods of recycling and more detailed and practical methods need to be suggested in the curriculum. In addition, the contents regarding the environment in the clothing topic need to be supplemented more and more changes, such as related education plans or data development, are required.

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An Analysis on Health Promotion Behavior of Middle and High School Students (중등학교 학생의 건강증진 행태와 관련요인분석)

  • 김귀희;남철현
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.23-45
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    • 1997
  • This study was conducted from March 1, 1996 through June 30, in order to provide basic data for devising a policy for school health especially students health promotion and for developing of an education program. Middle school students were 1000, high school students were 2000 and a total of 3000 students were selected randomly among the boys/girls/middle/high schools which are in Seoul, Pusan, Taegu, Pohang, Suwon, Kyungsan, Milyang and a town or subcountry. The summary and conclusion are as follows. 1. In general characteristics of respondents, 51.8% were girl students, 33.7% were middle school students, 66.3% were high school students. 37.2% were living in a medium and small city, 89.1% were middle classes, 43.6% were having no religion, 27.3% were buddhists. 2. As a result of analyzing, exercise, nutrition, personal behavior, knowledge of health education and behavior level which are the factors promotion, exercise level were 3.61 of the perfect 9(40.1/100), nutrition level were 3.71(41.1/100), personal hygiene were 6.89(76.6/100), health education level were 5.1(58.9/100), all of the them are low level. 3. Judging from characteristics, in case of exercise behavior level, It was far higher in boy students than in girl students, in middle school students than in high school students. It was respectively higher than other groups in the second graders of middle school, in the first graders of high school, in the residents who live in a big city, in the high classes in the buddhists. 4. The students level against disease was average 9.11 of the perfect score 14(65.1/100). The level of disease consciousness was high in girl students by characteristics, in the second graders of high school by grades, in high school students than middle school students. 5. In health status, 55.4% were healthy, 7.9% were unhealthy. It was respectively higher than the other groups in boy students, in middle school students, in the residents who live in a big city, in high classes of life level, in buddihists, in higher education level of parents. 6. Judging from the factors of health status and health promotion and the degree of significance, there's a significant differences between exercise and dietary life as P〈0.001, in personal hygiene as P〈0.05, in health education an P〈0.01. 7. Knowledge on disease, health promotion behavior level were average 19.42 ± 4.01 of the perfect score 50(38.8/100) this score was too low. As for characteristics, the level between variables was statistically significant in the higher life level, in the higher parents education level, in the happier family. 8. Judging from health status, knowledge on disease, health behavior level, knowledge and health promotion behavior level significantly in the better health status, in the better school record. 9. As a result of the multiplex regression analyzing the factors which were under influence on health status, the variables like exercise, school record level, the degree of family happiness, nutrition, grades, the members of family influenced much and its persuasive power was 10.2%. The factors which are under the influence on the health promotion were exercise, satisfied degree of education, health status, the degree of family happiness, knowledge on disease, the usage of physical training, sex, the number of the family members, mother's education level. It’s explained power was 21.3%. promotion were high We should develop a text book and an education program to study exercise, nutrition(dietary life), personal hygiene, knowledge on disease and health systematically. As far as health education irrespective city and locality without considering the entrance exam for high school and university we should execute it continuously. To do this, it’s important to cultivate and secure qualified men of ability who can teach things related health promotion and the related subject, that is, health or health promotion subject should be established in middle and high school curriculum necessarily.

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Study about the Correlation Analysis between the Level of Smartphone Overdependence and Depression for Life Care of High School Students (고등학생들의 라이프 케어를 위한 스마트폰 과의존과 우울과의 관련성 연구)

  • Son, Sung-Min
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.309-315
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    • 2021
  • Purpose of this study is to analyze the correlation between the level of smartphone overdependence and depression among the high school student. Study subjects were 50 high school student. The assessment of the level of smartphone overdependence was used by the smartphone overdependence scale for adolescents and the assessment of the level of depression was used by Korean ver. of patient health questionnaire-9. As the results, the positive correlation was showed between the level of smartphone overdependence and depression and the statistically significant difference was showed. It was found that the higher the level of smartphone overdependence among high school students, the higher the level of depression. The smartphone overdependence among high school students could contribute to increase the level of depression. Thus, based on these results of this study, it is necessary to consider to reduce the level of smartphone overdependence and depression among high school students and subsequent studies should be conducted to clarify the casual relationship and influences of the level of smartphone overdependence and depression among high school students.

"A Evlauation Study on School Health Practice in Chonbuk Area" (전북지역 학교보건사업 개선을 위한 평가연구)

  • Chung, Young Sook;Ahn, Chung Ja
    • Journal of the Korean Society of School Health
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.91-107
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    • 1989
  • This study was designed to evaluate current level of school health practice in Chonbuk province and to analyze the relationship between school health practice and variables. All the subjects in this study were 140 schools themselves in Chonbuk province. Survey data was collected through the interviewed checklists from the widly accepted school health responsibilities of administration and practice and the direct observation by the interviewer. It was conducted from 1st of Nov. to 17 th of Dec, 1988. The major findings of this study are as follows: A. Level of school health practice was relatively low in score (Mean=64.5). $\cdot$ Healthful School Living -76.14 $\cdot$ School Health Service -71.29 $\cdot$ School Health Instruction -47.98 B. Strengths and Weakness field in School Health Practice. 1. Healthful School Living: Strengths: Waste disposal, Seating, Playground. Weakness: School site, Safety control. 2. School Health Service : Strenths : Health Appraisal, Follow up and Counseling. Weakness: Dental Health, Prevention and Control of Communicable Disease, Facilities and Equipment of Health Clinic. 3. School Health Instruction : Strength : None, Weakness : Program Organization, Curriculum Planning and Evaluation, Curriculum Content, Instructional Aids. C. Significance between degree of School Health Practice and Variables. 1. Healthful School Living : (1) Toilet : Area (p<0.001), No.of Class (p<0.001), School Nurse (p<0.05) (2) Water Supply : School Nurse (p<0.05) (3) Safety Control : School Nurse (p<0.05) 2. School Health Service : (1) Health Appraisal : School Nurse (p<0.05) (2) Follow up and Counseling : School Nurse (p<0.001) (3) Dental Health : Area (p<0.05), Level of School (p<0.05) (4) Prevention and Control of Communicable Disease : Level of School (p<0.001), School Nurse (p<0.05) (5) Emergency Care : Area (p<0.001), No. of Class (p<0.001), School Nurse(p<0.001) (6) Facilities and Equipment of Clinic : Level of School (p<0.001), No.of Class (p<0.001), School Nurse (p<0.001) 3. School Health Instruction: (1) Program Organization : No. of Class (p<0.05), School Nurse (p<0.001) (2) Curriculum Planning land Evaluation : School Nurse (p<0.001) (3) Instructional Aids : Level of School (p<0.001), School Nurse (p<0.05) Recommendation for the Improvement of School Health Practice are as follows : A. There should be further study to strengthen the school health practice, especially in the field of school health instruction. B. It is strictly required to employ and utilize school nurse at each school level not only for the school health service but also for the school health in struction. C. There should be much considerations about adequate size and easily accessible distance in school site.

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Effects of Child-rearing Attitude and Parent-School Age Communication on Self-Efficacy of School-age Children (부모의 양육태도와 부.모-자녀 의사소통이 학령기 아동의 자기효능감에 미치는 영향)

  • Hong, Yeon-Ran
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.392-400
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify influences of child-rearing attitude and parent-school age communication on self-efficacy of 5th and 6th graders. Methods: Data were collected using questionnaires from 460 5th and 6th graders in S city. The data were analyzed using SPSS WIN program. Results: There were significant differences in child-rearing attitude according to gender, mother's level of education, perceived atmosphere and religion. Self-efficacy was significantly correlated with school record, family income, mother's level of education, father's level of education, and perceived atmosphere. There were significant differences in communication with father according to father's level of education, and perceived atmosphere. Communication with mother was significantly correlated with father's level of education, mother's level of education and perceived atmosphere. The relative influence toward the children's self-efficacy shown in the order of importance was as follows; child-rearing attitude, school record, communication with mother, communication with father, father's level of education, family income. Conclusion: From the study, self-efficacy appears to be influenced by multiple factors such as child-rearing attitude, school record, communication with mother, communication with father, father's level of education, and family income.

Effects of Microbe Inspections in School Food Service Systems (미생물 간이 검사법 실시에 따른 학교급식소의 위생 및 건강관리 개선 효과)

  • Han, Myeong-Sook;Youn, Sung-Tae;Yim, Jun;Im, Jeong-Soo
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.53-63
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    • 2006
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of microbe inspections on the hygienic improvement of school food service systems. Methods: Thirty-three school food service systems in Incheon metropolitan city participated in the study from Sep. 2004 to Apr. 2005. Major items of microbe inspections were cutting boards, knives, kitchen towels, and kitchen staff's hands. The Rodac plate and hand plate were used to measure the surface contamination level of germs such as Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio species, Salmonella species and E. coli. Results: This study compared the results of the inspections in Sep. 2004 and Apr. 2005. The surface contamination level of Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio species on the knives and kitchen towels had significantly improved. However, the surface contamination level of E. coli on the hands of the kitchen staff had worsened. Conclusions: This study showed that microbe inspections could control the hygienic level of the school food service systems. In the future, microbe inspections should be actively used to improve sanitary conditions in the school lunch system.

Effects of Self-competence on School Resilience by Academic Grades of Middle School (중학생의 학업성적별 자아유능감이 학교적응유연성에 미치는 영향)

  • Jeon, Sang Nam
    • The Journal of Korean Society for School & Community Health Education
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting school resilience among middle school students. Methods: The 388 survey samples were divided into high level group, middle level group and low level group in terms of the self-rated academic grades. Data were analyzed with $x^2$, ANOVA and regression analysis. Results: First, self-rated health, self-competence and school resilience were significantly different by academic grades. Second, the high and middle level group of self-rated academic grade showed the effect of self-competence(sport competence, self-worth) on school resilience. Conclusions: It was suggested to develop physical, mental and social health programs and policies were required for improvement of self-competence and the school resilience.

The Relation between Self Differentiation and School Adjustment Among School Adolescents (청소년의 자아분화수준과 학교생활 적응과의 관계)

  • Byeon, Young-Soon;Lee, Hea-Shoon
    • Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.673-680
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between self differentiation and school adjustment among adolescents. Methods: The subjects were 356 adolescents. The following research questions were established. The adolescents' self differentiation level was measured based on Bowen's family system theory modified for Korean adolescents(Je, 1989) and their school adjustment level was measured with developed for Korean adolescents(Park, 1998). Collected data were analyzed by Mean${\pm}$SD, t-test, ANOVA and Schefff and Pearson correlation coefficient (SPSS 12.0). Results: 1. The mean score for the level of self differentiation was $99.99{\pm}11.58$ and school adjustment was $63.52{\pm}8.80$. 2. The self differentiation level was different according to father's education and monthly income. The school adjustment level was different according to glade, sex father's education and father's occupation. 3. Self differentiation had a significant positive correlation with school adjustment. Conclusion: The self differentiation level was confirmed to have an influence on school adjustment. We need to develop a program that can enhance adolescents' self differentiation.

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School Smoking Rate as a Social Factor Affecting the Adolescent Smoking in Korea: Multilevel Analysis (청소년의 흡연에 영향을 미치는 사회적 요인으로서의 학교 흡연율: 다수준 분석의 적용)

  • Byeon, Jin-Ok;Cho, Young-Tae
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.7-16
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    • 2010
  • Objectives: To obtain a more intensive understanding smoking behaviors of young adolescent in the contexts of schools which they attend, this study examined the effects of individual and school level factors divided into psychological and social factors respectively. Methods: Multilevel logistic regression analysis was used to test the effects of school smoking rates on 1 year smoking experience of individual pupils in a sample of 3,449 students from 100 middle schools in Korea. Results: The results of multilevel analysis revealed the importance of social factors in three environments. Especially the social factors in school level, which were sense of school membership and school smoking rate, explained the variances between groups dropping the school effect from 0.194 to 0.046. Conclusion: This study suggests that adolescents' smoking behaviors are related to the multi dimensional and multi level factors. To reduce young adults' smoking rate, school level intervention should not be ignored.

Survey of Korean Elementary School Children's Happiness (한국 초등학교 아동의 행복감 실태조사)

  • Cho, Song-Yon;Shin, Hae-Young;Choi, Mi-Sook;Choi, Hye-Young
    • Korean Journal of Child Studies
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.129-144
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    • 2009
  • This study investigated Korean elementary school children's happiness by gender and grade and by attendance in after-school programs during weekdays and weekends. Participants were 3,608 children in Korean provincial areas except Jeju-do; they responded to the Happiness Scale developed by the researchers. Data were analyzed by frequency, percent, and t-test. Results were (1) children's happiness level was high; girls' happiness level was higher than boys'. As they moved up in school grade, happiness level decreased. (2) Their attendance in after-school programs during weekdays and weekends decreased their happiness level in leisure and extra academic activity, but it increased happiness in school/community life and sibling relations. Conclusions were that reduction in the amount of children's after-school programming would increase children's happiness.

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