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Congenital Abnormalities* ; Humans ; Orthognathic Surgery* ; Psychological Tests*

In this paper, the response of individual's physiological system under psychological stress state is discussed, and the theoretical support for psychological stress assessment research is provided. The two methods, i.e., the psychological stress assessment of questionnaire and physiological parameter assessment used for current psychological stress assessment are summarized. Then, the future trend of development of psychological stress assessment research is pointed out. We hope that this work could do and provide further support and help to psychological stress assessment studies.
Humans ; Neuropsychological Tests ; Stress, Psychological ; Surveys and Questionnaires

BACKGROUND: Recently, social concern about occupational stress and disputes, which are surrounded with judgements of work relatedness for various psychiatric sequels, is increasing. OBJECTIVE: We present a case of work-related illness judgement in which panic disorder and adjustment disorder with conversion symptoms were associated with work stress due to job reallocation. METHODS: We performed psychiatric assessment including mental status examination and neuropsychological test batteries. We also assessed job stress profiles using the Korean version of the Occupational Stress Inventory(K-OSI). RESULTS: The patient showed no specific psychological or physical problems and had previously demonstrated suitable coping skills. However, the patients case, who was sensitive to emotional stress, suffered chronic stress symptoms after a role change from a car mechanic to office manager which required continuous interaction with customers and a strong emotional burden. Panic attack and conversion symptoms were judged to be associated with disharmony between individual characteristics and environmental needs. CONCLUSION: It is noteworthy that this is the first reported case considered as a psychiatric illness related with psychological work stress. A further study will be attempted to assign standards of judgment for similar cases through systematic source collection and tool development.
Adaptation, Psychological ; Adjustment Disorders ; Dissent and Disputes ; Humans ; Judgment ; Neuropsychological Tests ; Panic Disorder ; Stress, Psychological

Humans ; Psychological Tests ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial ; psychology

The present study was performed to identify the socio-psychiatric characteristics of mothers of delinquent male adolescent and thus to use them as basic material for ultimate prevention of adolescent delinquency by comparing their views with preceeding delinquent adolescent's own For this, we surveyed 111 mothers of delinquent male adolescent who had educationed in adolescent correctional institution in Pusan(B.B.S.) and 88 mothers of high school students through questionnaire of family environment and psychologic testings. Results were as follows: 1) By large, mothers of delinquent male adolescent were placed in poorer socio-economic conditions than those of control group's. 2) Degree of mantel harmony was nearly identical with preceeding survey of delinquent's The causes of marital disharmony were significant between delinquent and control group(delinquent group-economic difficulties, control group-personality difference). Types and resolution method of marital disharmony were also significant, delinquent group used more violent fighting type and more passive resolution method. 3) Mothers of delinquent male adolescent had low expectancy to their sons' future because of their own children's continuing delinquent behavior and low academic achievement. 4) For overcoming the difficult socio-economic situation, they participate in social activity This factors made them less attention to their children's life and thus their children's delinquent behavior were increased. 5) On results of MMFI test, both group had normal profiles and no significant differences except for L and Pa scores. On results of SCL 90-R test, both group also had normal profiles and no significant differences except for IS score only. According to above results, it would reasonable to introduce practitical, special socio educational program such as parent education and policy.
Adolescent ; Education ; Humans ; Mothers ; Parents ; Psychological Tests ; Surveys and Questionnaires

BACKGROUND: With a growing number of people using a variety of medications, and suffering from systemic diseases, such as AIDS, Candida infection is also on the rise. This brings the issue of antifungal resistance into the spotlight. OBJECTIVE: This study sought to evaluate the detection of oral Candida and the change of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) in patients on oral fluconazole for treatment of onychomycosis. METHODS: We studied 25 patients who are on fluconazole for treatment of onychomycosis. We evaluated the MIC and detection of oral Candida at the time of the first visit, at the point of initial dosing, and subsequently, 12 and 24 weeks thereafter, and 12 weeks after the point of final dosing. RESULTS: At the first visit, we collected strains from the oral cavity. At 12 and 24 weeks thereafter, and 12 weeks after final dosing, C. albicans were detected in all cases. MIC measured at the corresponding time points revealed sensitivity in all cases with MIC under 8.0 microg/ml. After 12 and 24 weeks of administration, we identified the same strains at the oral cavity, and MIC of the two regions was elevated. At 12 weeks after the point of final dosing, MIC was decreased or remained the same at the three sites, and the result was the same at 12 and 24 weeks thereafter. CONCLUSION: The purpose of this study was to ascertain that the acquisition of resistance to fluconazole by oral Canadida is not as serious as we had anticipated; however, further studies based on larger patient pools would provide greater assurance.
Candida ; Fluconazole ; Humans ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests ; Mouth ; Onychomycosis ; Stress, Psychological

The world-wide universal language of children is drawing. This non-verbal language gives us an insight into how children see, feel, and think about the world around them. For children younger than age 11, drawing is a very effective window through which they can express and reflect their wishes, emotions, thoughts and concerns. Drawing is useful for all children, including those too young to have yet developed language skills. This tool is equally effective when working with children who have been diagnosed with communication disorders. This paper reviews the historical background of the development of the drawing test as a diagnostic tool. In addition, the characteristics of drawings are reviewed according to the stage of child development. Even though a projective drawing gives us lots of hypothetical information regarding a child's internal psychological and emotional state, it is not a formal psychological test in a strict sense. Therefore, it is inaccurate to reach a conclusion about children's psychological problems based only on clues from a drawing. Moreover, it is important to get additional information through means such as post-drawing inquiry and interviews with family members.
Child Development ; Child* ; Communication Disorders ; Humans ; Psychological Tests

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the association between executive functions and time perspectives in patients with adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The executive function including self-management to time, self-organization/problem solving, self-restraint or inhibition, self-motivation, and self-regulation of emotion was analyzed. In addition, the time perspective, including past-negative, past-positive, present-hedonistic, present-fatalistic, future-negative, and future-positive, were investigated. The correlations between the executive functions and time perspectives were analyzed in an adult ADHD patient group. METHODS: Thirty-six participants were divided into 17 in the ADHD group and 19 in the Control group. The participants conduct psychological tests including Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS), ADHD Self-Report Scale, and the Swedish Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory to confirm their executive functions, attention, and time perspectives. The participants were recruited at Samsung Medical Center from April 2017 to November 2018. The collected data was analyzed using a t-test and Pearson correlation analysis. RESULTS: The adult ADHD patients group showed significantly higher scores in the BDEFS and ADHD Self-Report Scale than the control group. In time perspective scores, the adult ADHD patients group was higher in the past-negative, present-hedonistic, present-fatalistic time perspectives than the control group. In addition, the adult ADHD patients group was lower in future-positive than the control group. In the adult ADHD patients group, the future-positive time perspectives were negatively correlated with the executive functions. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the negative time perspective is related to the executive function deficits in an adult ADHD group, particularly in the self-management of time, self-organization/problem solving, and self-motivation.
Adult ; Executive Function ; Humans ; Psychological Tests ; Self Care ; Self-Control

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Clinical Study ; Humans ; Low Back Pain ; Psychological Tests

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship among job stress, family stress and perceived health status of middle school teachers and to present basic information about promoting health and coping with stress. METHOD: Participants(N=547) was recruited in B city from November 2005 to December 2005. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation and multiple regression. RESULTS: The degree of job stress of the middle school teachers was 54.47 out of a total score of 88; that of family stress was 46.57 out of a total score of 96; and that of perceived health status was 78.59 out of the perfect score 100. There was a significantly negative relationship between job stress and perceived health status (r=-.274, p<.001), and family stress and perceived health status(r=-.408, p<.001). However, there was a positive relationship between job stress and family stress(r=.298, p<.001).Family stress, gender, charging subject, job stress, charging grade and number of family member was 27.1% of the variance in perceived health status of middle school teachers. CONCLUSION: Family stress has the most important impact on perceived health status with middle school teachers. Based on the finding, we could conclude that both job stress and family stress management shouldbe required to improve perceived health status.
*Adaptation, Psychological ; Adult ; *Faculty ; Family/*psychology ; Female ; Health Status ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Predictive Value of Tests ; *Stress, Psychological ; Workload/psychology