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KMID : 0915920080110020149
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Korean Parent-Child Health Journal
2008 Volume.11 No. 2 p.149 ~ p.159
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Relationship of Stress, Depression and Yangsaeng(養生) in Korean College Women
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Park Hae-Sook
Kim Ae-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of stress, depression and Yangsaeng in Korea. Yangsaeng is a traditional health care regimen for the promotion of health and prevention of illness by means of specific principles and methods, whose purpose was to improve longevity and healthy life.
Method: The subjects of this study were 523 college women in Korea. Data were collected by using a self-reported questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, t-test, ANOVA
and Cronbach’s α.
Results: There was statistically significant difference in stress and depression according to drinking and positive thinking. There was statistically significant difference in Yangsaeng according to grade, drinking, exercise and positive thinking. Stress was positively related depression. Stress and depression was negatively related Yangsaeng.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that Yangsaeng as oriental health care regimen could lower level
of stress and depression. Therefore, Yangsaeng could be recommended a way of mental health promotion in Korean culture.
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KEYWORD
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Health promotion, Stress, Depression
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