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KMID : 0607320140230040208
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2014 Volume.23 No. 4 p.208 ~ p.216
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Mental Distress of Children in Kirogi Families
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Shin Sung-Hee
Choi Hee-Seung
Kim Mi-Ja
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Abstract
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Purpose: The specific aims of the present study were to compare Kirogi children’s mental distress and psychosocial factors between short-term (ST) and long-term groups (LT), and to identify predictors of mental distress in the two groups.
Methods: A sample of 107 Kirogi children living in the U.S. participated in this cross-sectional study and completed the following questionnaires: Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, Somatic Symptom Scale, Self-Esteem Scale, Parent-Child (P-C) Relationship Satisfaction Scale, Parent-Adolescent Communication Inventory Social, Attitudinal, Familial, and Environmental Scale, and Social Support Scale.
Results: The LT group reported higher scores on depression and anxiety, and lower scores on self-esteem and P-C relationship than the ST group. Higher scores on somatic symptoms were found in the ST group. Problematic mother-child communication and dissatisfaction with father-child relationship were significant predictors for mental distress. Self-esteem predicted depression and anxiety in the ST group; particularly self-esteem was a significant predictor for anxiety in both groups. Discrimination and process-oriented stress were significant predictors for depression and anxiety in the ST group.
Conclusion: Results of the present study reveal the needs for school-based mental health programs for the increasing number of Kirogi children vulnerable to mental distress.
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KEYWORD
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Adolescent, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Parent-child relations
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