Drinking Problems, Stress, Depression and Self-esteem of University Students.
- Author:
Ju Young HA
1
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Korea. jyha1028@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Drinking;
Stress;
Depression;
Self-esteem
- MeSH:
Depression;
Drinking;
Humans;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2010;22(2):182-189
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors on drinking problems of university students. METHODS: The participants were 359 students by convenience sampling in P city. Data were collected from October 15 to December 20, 2007 using drinking problems questionnaire, Global assessment of recent stress scale, CES-D and self-esteem scale. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: There were positive correlations between stress and drinking problems, between depression and drinking problems. Also, there were negative correlations between stress and self-esteem, between depression and self-esteem. In stepwise multiple regression analysis, the most powerful predictor of drinking problems was depression. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that effective management of depression and stress can be considered when developing a prevention program of drinking problems for university students.
