Hyunlye Kim

Effects of an Integrated Stress Management Program (ISMP) for Psychologically Distressed Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an integrated stress management program (ISMP) on college life stress, stress coping, psychological distress, and cortisol among male college students. DESIGN AND METHODS Out of 137 initially enrolled students, 99 participants were identified as distressed subjects and randomly assigned to either the ISMP or control group. Ultimately, 84 participants (43: experimental, 41: control) completed pretest-posttest. The experimental group received eight 2-hr sessions over 4 weeks. FINDINGS Stress and psychological distress decreased significantly, whereas stress coping and cortisol did not improve significantly. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Further studies with longer follow-up periods and physiological interventions are required.

Experiences of Family Stigma among Mothers of Adult Children with Mental Illness in South Korea

ABSTRACT People with mental illness suffer from stigma in addition to the illness itself; their families also suffer from the stigma of having a family member with a mental illness. The aim of the present study was to explore the lived experiences of the family stigma among mothers of mentally ill children in South Korea. The work was qualitative in nature; we used the phenomenological method of Colaizzi. Mothers with an adult child enrolled as mentally ill patients in the Mental Health Centre of K Province in South Korea were eligible for inclusion. Findings: Six themes emerged; these were being ashamed, feeling of being ignored, isolating oneself from social relationships, becoming a mentally sick person, living like a guilty person, and becoming a part of the socially weak. The study contributes to our understanding of stigma experienced by family members in a socio-cultural context and will aid in the development of culturally appropriate strategies for the destigmatization of families of mentally ill persons.

Effectiveness of a brief stress management intervention in male college students

PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the effects of a brief stress management intervention on depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and aggression among Korean male college students. DESIGN AND METHODS In a repeated measures design, participants were assessed before, immediately after, and 3 months after the intervention. Data of 40 experimental and 32 control participants were analyzed using linear mixed models. FINDINGS There were significant time-by-group interaction effects for depression and trait anxiety, but not for state anxiety, suicidal ideation, and aggression. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The intervention has long-term effects for depression and trait anxiety. Future research should involve a randomized controlled trial on a larger scale.

Factors Affecting Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Among Undergraduate Students

본 연구는 대학생의 미용성형수술 경험, 부작용에 관한 인식, 자아존중감, 미용성형수술 수용성 (Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery, ACS)을 조사하고 ACS의 영향요인을 파악하기 위한 서술적 상관관계 연구이다. 연구대상은 편의 표집한 3개 종합대학에 재학 중인 19세 이상의 대학생 255명이다. 자기기입 방 식의 구조화된 설문지를 이용하여 2016년 5월 25일부터 5월 31일까지 자료수집을 시행하였다. 수집된 자료 는 서술적 통계, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, multiple linear regression으로 분석되었다. 그 결과, 연구 참여자 중 11.4%가 1회 이상 미용성형수술 경험이 있었고, 안검미용성형수술을 받은 경우가 가 장 많았다. 총 86.3%의 학생들이 미용성형의 부작용에 대해 들어본 경험이 있었고, 주요 정보원은 TV·신 문·잡지, 인터넷이었다. ACS는 성별, 학년, 미용성형수술 경험, 부작용 정보 인식에 따라 유의한 차이가 있 었다. 자아존중감과 ACS는 음의 상관관계를 보였다. ACS의 영향요인은 성별, 학년, 미용성형수술 경험, 자아존중감이었고, 회귀모형의 총 설명력은 19.0%로 산출되었다. 따라서 대학생이 미용성형수술을 신중하 고 합리적으로 의사결정할 수 있도록 돕기 위해서는 충분한 정보 습득, 자아존중감 향상과 학년과 성별을 고려한 중재방안이 도입되어야 할 것이다.

A Summary of Selective Experimental Research on Psychosocial Interventions for Sexually Abused Children

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to explore current trends in psychosocial interventions for sexually abused children through a review of recent research. Our comprehensive review is limited to published (quasi) experimental studies in the English language over a period of 2000–2013. It provides a detailed analysis of the final 18 articles that met our inclusion criteria, from the 670 potentially relevant articles that were identified. Reviewers analyzed candidate articles to determine whether they met inclusion or exclusion criteria. The retrieved studies reported positive results with respect to improvements in the negative psychosocial sequelae of child sexual abuse following the use of a diverse set of treatment strategies. Of the various interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy was shown to be the most promising type of intervention for sexually abused children. In this review, we discuss some of the implications of psychosocial interventions for victims of child sexual abuse, citing both the methodological and ethical issues that should be considered.

Effects of a Brief Empowerment Program for Families of Persons with Mental Illness in South Korea: A Pilot Study

ABSTRACT Families of persons with mental illness (PMIs) are considered important resources for PMIs rather than as contributors to their mental illness. However, these families experience not only the burden of caregiving but also social stigma and discrimination in various aspects of their lives, and their psychosocial needs tend to be overlooked. This was a pilot study to explore the effects of a brief empowerment program on the empowerment and quality of life of families of PMIs in South Korea. A repeated-measures design with a control group and pre/post-follow-up testing was used. We enrolled 18 participants (experimental group = 9, control group = 9). The experimental group participated in an empowerment program consisting of four sessions over 4 weeks. Data were collected before and after the program, and again 4 weeks later. The χ2-test, Fishers exact probability test, t-test, and repeated-measures analysis of covariance were used, as appropriate, to analyze data. The program significantly increased empowerment (F = 4.66, p = .020) and quality of life (F = 5.83, p = .009) among participants in the experimental group over time. Its therapeutic features, such as sharing their experiences, discussion, and presentations, can be applied to create effective psychosocial interventions for families of PMIs.

Sex Differences in the Factors Influencing Korean College Students’ Addictive Tendency Toward Social Networking Sites

This study explored the psychosocial differences in the addictive tendency toward social networking sites (SNSs) between male and female Korean college students. A convenience sample of 253 college students, 90 males and 163 females, from two universities in G City, South Korea, was recruited between October 17 and November 12, 2015. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test, analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation, and simultaneous quantile regression. Female students showed a significantly higher tendency for SNS addiction than males did. Age and social support had significant effects on the tendency for SNS addiction in males; daily frequency of logging in to SNSs, subjective happiness, and depression had significant effects on the same in female respondents who fell above the 50th percentile on SNS addiction. Our data provide evidence of a heterogeneous effect of SNS addictive tendency determinants among college students, which is considered to be due to the interpersonal orientation of women and their vulnerability to depression.