Perception and Ways of Coping with Stress of Sasangin.
- Author:
Jung Hee YOO
1
;
Hyang Yeon LEE
;
Eui Ju LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, KyungHee University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Sasang Constitution;
Stress;
Perception;
Coping method
- MeSH:
Classification;
Constitution and Bylaws;
Humans;
Medicine, East Asian Traditional;
Seoul;
Statistics as Topic;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2003;15(2):173-182
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was founded to identify perception and ways of coping with stress according to classification of Sasangin(4 constitutions). METHOD: The subjects were 258 regular students who majored in oriental medicine in Jechon and Seoul. Data was collected by 3 types of questionnaires for 3 months; Perceived stess, ways of coping, Questionnaires of Sasang Constitution Classification (QSCC II). Data analysis was conducted by SPSS version 10. RESULT: 1) Difference of perceived stress in Sasangin: Perceived stress by the Sasangin indicated that Soeumin perceived more stress than Soyangin and Taeumin(P=0.013). 2) Different method in coping with stress of Sasangin: It was found that Soeumin didn't make use of emotional coping way according to the analysis(P=0.040). 3) Relationship between ways of coping for stress and perceived stress in Sasangin: It was shown that as Soeumin perceived stress so higher than Soyangin and Taeumin, they tended to use the solving problem-method therefore it was shown to have a negative correlation(P=0.044). CONCLUSION: In conclusion, it was found that there were differences of Sasangin in perceived stress and ways to cope with it. The dose relationship between the perception and coping method of stress was found.
