Factors Influencing the Experience of Depression among School-aged Children from Multicultural Families.
10.4094/chnr.2018.24.4.434
- Author:
So Hyun MOON
1
;
Min Kyeong LEE
;
Mi Jeong LEE
;
Ha Jin SHIM
;
Hun Ha CHO
Author Information
1. Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cultural diversity;
Child;
Depression;
Environment
- MeSH:
Child*;
Cultural Diversity;
Depression*;
Fathers;
Humans;
Logistic Models;
Parents;
Violence
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2018;24(4):434-442
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting the experience of depression in school-aged children from multicultural families. METHODS: Data from 1,812 school-aged children of multicultural families were collected from the 2015 National Multicultural Family Survey. Logistic regression was conducted based on complex sample analysis using SAS 9.4. RESULTS: Significant predictors for experiencing depression were lower self-esteem, lower Korean proficiency, less time spent conversing with the father, lower degree of parental interest, poorer school adjustment, greater difficulties with schoolwork, and experiencing violence at school. CONCLUSION: This study showed that factors related to the individual, family, and school environment influenced the experience of depression. Based on a consideration of these factors, it is necessary to develop an effective program to prevent depression by establishing high-risk criteria for depression.
