Influence of Stress and Anxiety on Depression in Central Asian Koreans in Korea
10.12934/jkpmhn.2020.29.4.339
- Author:
Hyun-Bok LEE
1
;
Myeong-Suk CHO
;
Hyo-Ja AN
;
Jeong-A KO
Author Information
1. Docent, Department of Nursing, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2020;29(4):339-346
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Purpose:This study was designed to identify the influence of stress and anxiety on depression in Central Asian Koreans living in Korea.
Methods:We used a cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study design, to survey 159 Central Asian Koreans between July 2 and Dec 17, 2019. To analyze the data, we used descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA with the Scheffétest, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression using the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program.
Results:Multiple-regression analysis revealed that how long the subjects had been living in Korea (β=.07, p=.034), their active problem- solving skills (β=-.47, p=.031), and their anxiety levels (β=1.54, p<.001) were significant factors that explained approximately 44% of the variance in depression.
Conclusion:We concluded that long-term residence and the skills to face and cope with, anxiety and stress can help lower the rates of depression of Central Asians living in Korea.
