The effect of socio-psychological trait on the oral health related quality of life among college students
10.11149/jkaoh.2020.44.4.222
- Author:
Byung-Su KIM
1
;
Jae-Gyu JEON
;
Hyo-Won OH
Author Information
1. Jeonju Health Family Support Center, Jeonju, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2020;44(4):222-227
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:The purpose of this study was to examine the association between oral health-related quality of life and adult attachment type among college students.
Methods:A total of 557 self-administered questionnaires were collected from undergraduates in Jeonbuk. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0. The results were analyzed using t-tests, analyses of variance, Duncan’s multiple range tests, correlation analyses, and multiple regression analyses.
Results:The results of this study showed that sex and age were significant factors according to the analysis of the oral health-related quality of life in terms of general characteristics. The variable that had the greatest effect on the oral health-related quality of life was attachment anxiety, followed by age, sex, and attachment avoidance.
Conclusions:Education and counseling to promote safety of adult attachment will improve the oral health-related quality of life for college students.
