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KMID : 0389420180260030133
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Korean Journal of Stress Research
2018 Volume.26 No. 3 p.133 ~ p.139
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Gender Differences in Type D Personality and Mental Health among Korean College Entrants
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Cho Sun-Hee
Jeon Gyeong-Suk
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Abstract
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Background: The purpose of this study was to explore gender differences in impacts of Type D personality on mental health among Korean college entrants.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted. A sample size of 75 male and 138 female students residing in Jeonnam province completed the instruments of Type D personality, perceived stress, coping, and depressive symptoms. Data were analyzed by t-test and multiple regression.
Results: Approximately 55.1% of female and 36.0% of male respondents were Type D. Perceived stress and depressive symptoms in Type D group were higher than in non-Type D group. Type D personality score was associated with perceived stress (β=0.40), problem focused coping (β=?0.32) among male college entrants. In female group, Type D personality score was associated with perceived stress (β=0.43), depressive symptoms (β=0.42), seeking social support (β=?0.25), and wishful thinking (β=0.20).
Conclusions: Male and female college entrants with Type D personality are more vulnerable in mental health. In addition, there are gender differences in Type D personality, stress, and coping strategies. We suggest the need of gender perspective to develop mental health program for college students.
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KEYWORD
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College student, Coping, Depression, Stress, Type D personality
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