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KMID : 1020220140140010039
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2014 Volume.14 No. 1 p.39 ~ p.47
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The effects of self-esteem, interpersonal relationship abilities on department satisfaction in the dental hygiene students
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Lee Jong-Ryol
Kim Hye-Jin
Ko Hyo-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of self-esteem and interpersonal relationship abilities on department satisfaction in the dental hygiene students.
Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by the dental hygiene students in Busan and Ulsan from March to May 2013.
Results: Self-esteem had a positive relation with interpersonal relationship abilities(r=0.487, p<0.001) and department satisfaction (r=0.308, p<0.001). Interpersonal relationship had influence on department satisfaction (r=0.347, p<0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed positive relations with aptitude for dental hygienics(p<0.001), satisfaction with school facilities(p<0.001), interpersonal relationship abilities(p<0.001), choice motive for dental hygiene(p<0.05), self-esteem(p<0.05), and gender(p<0.05).
Conclusions: To improve the department satisfaction , it is necessary to enhance self-esteem and interpersonal relationship abilities in the dental hygiene students by group counseling and active communication program.
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KEYWORD
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department satisfaction, interpersonal relationship abilities, self-esteem
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