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KMID : 0869920110170030514
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education
2011 Volume.17 No. 3 p.514 ~ p.523
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Influences of Acculturative Stress and Social Support on Subjective Quality of Life among Chinese Students in Korea
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Lee Kyu-Eun
Yom Young-Hee
Chang Hae-Kyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors affecting the subjective quality of life among college students from China.
Methods: The research design was a descriptive survey design using convenience sampling. Data was collected by using a self-questionnaire completed by 304 Chinese students located in three cities, namely, Seoul, Gangneung, and Seosan. ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and hierarchical multiple regression with the SPSS Win 12.0 Program were used to analyze the data.
Results: The average score on subjective quality of life was . There were significant differences in the subjective quality of life according to length of stay, type of program, and health status. The subjective quality of life had significant negative correlation with acculturative stress and positive correlation with social support. The explained variance for the subjective quality of life was 51.5%. Variables on health status, guilt feelings, other acculturative stress, and social support significantly predicted the degree on subjective quality of life.
Conclusion: Findings on this study provide a comprehensive understanding on the subjective quality of life and related factors for Chinese students in Korea. However, further studies with a larger random sample and more detailed research design is necessary.
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KEYWORD
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Chinese, Acculturation, Stress, Social support, Quality of life
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