Factors Associated with Resilience in School-Aged Adolescents
- Author:
Jong-Tae LEE
1
;
Kyung-Min KIM
;
Bo-Hyun YOON
;
Young-Eun JUNG
;
Moon-Doo KIM
;
Young-Hwa SEA
;
Yong-Ho CHA
;
Hyun-Ju YUN
;
Su-Hee PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Naju National Hospital, Naju, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:
Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Therapies in Psychiatry
2020;26(1):14-22
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:：The aim of this study was to examine socio-demographic variables and the correlation of their factors and mental health with resilience in adolescents.
Methods:：Participants were 4,325 middle and high school students living in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Participants completed self-report questionnaires examining socio-demographic characteristics and including the following self-rating scales: the resilience test, the adolescent mental health and problem behavior screening questionnaire-II (AMPQ-II).
Results:：The resilience test scores were positively correlated with the adolescent mental health and problem behavior screening questionnaire-II scores (p<0.001). In multiple regression analysis, below average academic achievement (OR 4.05, 95%CI 2.62-6.27, p<0.001), perceived poor relationship with parents (OR 2.91, 95%CI 2.28-3.71, p<0.001), body dissatisfaction (OR 2.09, 95%CI 1.57-2.79, p<0.001), middle school students (OR 2.02, 95%CI 1.59-2.56, p<0.001), male (OR 1.95, 95%CI 1.55-2.46, p<0.001), low socioeconomic status (OR 1.68, 95%CI 1.11-2.52, p=0.014), low maternal education level (OR 1.64, 95%CI 1.09-2.48, p=0.018) showed significant negative correlation with resilience.
Conclusion:：Resilience needs to be considered to promote mental health of adolescents. Specifically, interventions providing psychological support should target adolescents with factors correlated low resilience
