The Mediating Effect of Impulsivity on Resilience and Depressive Symptoms In Korean Conscripts
- Author:
Dongyun LEE
1
;
So Jin LEE
;
Chul Soo PARK
;
Bong Jo KIM
;
Cheol Soon LEE
;
Boseok CHA
;
Ji Yeong SEO
;
Jae Won CHOI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Impulsivity; Resilience; Depression; Mediating effect
- MeSH: Depression; Humans; Impulsive Behavior; Male; Military Personnel; Negotiating
- From:Psychiatry Investigation 2019;16(10):773-776
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Resilience and impulsivity have opposite effects on depression in stressful situations. This study aimed to investigate the association among resilience, impulsivity, and depression in young males. METHODS: The participants consisted of 429 conscripts who underwent military training over 5 weeks. The surveys included the Connors- Davidson Resilience Scale-Korean version, the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11-Revised, and the Center for Epidemiological Studies- Depression Scale. The surveys were administered both before and after training. RESULTS: When simultaneously considering impulsivity and resilience, resilience was not associated with depression. Impulsivity had a complete negative mediating effect on resilience and depressive symptoms. Impulsivity is a significant negative mediating factor for the protective effect of resilience on depression. CONCLUSION: This study recommends considering impulsivity when evaluating the protective role of resilience against depression.
