Comparative Study of Middle and High School Students on the Relationship between High-Caffeine Drinks and Mental Health
- Author:
Jeeyeon PARK
1
;
Haesun YUN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Health Promotion 2025;25(1):29-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:This study aim to compare between middle and high school students on the relationship of high-caffeine drinks and mental health.
Methods:This national cross-sectional secondary study used data from the 20th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2024). The respondents of this study were 54,653 middle and high school students. Descriptive statistics, chi-square analysis, and complex sample logistic regression analysis were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0.
Results:Respondents of ‘much’ perceived stress consumed 1.493 times (P<0.001) more high-caffeine drinks in middle school and 1.699 times (P<0.001) in high school than those of ‘little.’ Respondents of ‘yes’ sadness & despair consumed 1.189 times (P<0.001) more high-caffeine drinks in middle school and consumed 1.142 times (P<0.001) in high school than those of ‘no.’ Suicidal ideation and loneliness variables were statistically significant in middle school, but not in high school.
Conclusions:It was concluded that middle and high school students who were more stressed and experienced sadness & despair consumed more high-caffeine drinks. However, only middle school students who experienced suicidal ideation and loneliness consumed more high-caffeine drinks. Recognizing each characteristic of middle and high school students, tailored intervention program should be developed based on the community and school.
