Psychosocial Stress Levels and Related Factors in some Rural Residents

作者: Mi-Ah Han , Ki-Soon Kim , Jong Park , So-Yeon Ryu , Myung-Geun Kang

DOI: 10.5393/JAMCH.2008.33.1.046

关键词: PersonalityClinical psychologySocioeconomic statusPsychologyPsychosocialSocial supportType A and Type B personality theorySelf-esteemSpouseLocus of control

摘要: = ABSTRACT Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the levels of psychosocial stress and identify its related factors in some rural residents. Methods: The subjects were 1,806 adults aged 40-70 years living Naju City, Jeollanamdo. Sociodemographic characteristics, health-related behavior, social support personality collected for statistical analysis. measurement instrument well-being index. differences on between groups assessed with t-test, ANOVA hierarchical multiple regression Results: results showed that 16.6% categorized as high stress, 63.4% moderate, 20.0% normal. Overall, mean value PWI 17.2±9.8 significantly different by socioeconomic personality. In case men, deteriorated cases nondrinker or other no job, lower household income, decreased positive support, increased negative type A behavior pattern, decrease internal locus control poorer self-esteem. women, spouse, Conclusions: residents Thus, these should be considered reduce adults.

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