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KMID : 1151020190470010119
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Mental Health & Social Work
2019 Volume.47 No. 1 p.119 ~ p.146
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Mediating Effect of Depression on the Relationship between Social Support and Self-Reliance of Homeless People
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Lee Sung-Kyu
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Abstract
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The purpose of the study was to examine the mediating effect of depression on the relationship between social support and self-reliance of homeless people. Using a convenience sampling method, the study sample of 278 homeless people was recruited from temporary protection centers, self-reliance centers, and rehabilitation centers in Seoul. Study findings are as follows. First, the higher social support had a positive effect on self-reliance of the homeless. Second, the higher social support received from family, relatives, and non-homeless friends reduced the level of depression. Third, the lower level of depression enhanced self-reliance of the homeless. Fourth, depression was effective in serving as a mediator on the relationship between social support received from family, relatives, and non-homeless friends and self-reliance of the homeless, but not on the relationship between social support from homeless friends and self-reliance. Study findings suggest social welfare implications in regard to depression, self-reliance, and social support for homeless people.
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KEYWORD
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homeless people, depression, self-reliance, social support
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