Child Health Nurs Res.  2014 Oct;20(4):314-321. 10.4094/chnr.2014.20.4.314.

Factors Affecting Mental Health and Behavioral Problems in High School Students: Based on a Social Cognitive Career Theory

• Son HK
• Lee H
• Kim M

• KMID: 2271313
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2014.20.4.314

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to identify factors affecting mental health and behavioral problems among high school students through the lens of a Social Cognitive Career Theory.
METHODS
A descriptive study was carried out with 384 high school students in Seoul, Korea. A self-administrative questionnaire was used. It consisted of items on person . background variables, career-related variables including career barriers, learning experiences, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and career indecision, and mental health and behavioral problems. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed using the SPSS 21.0 program.
RESULTS
The results showed that perceived stress (t=5.12, p<.001), perceived health status (t=-4.08, p=.002), and school record (t=5.46, p<.001) were statistically significant variables. Also, career barriers (t=10.57, p<.001) was a significant factor influencing mental health and behavioral problems.
CONCLUSION
These findings indicate that among career-related variables, career barrier needs to be considered for preventive and therapeutic approach to mental health and behavioral problems in adolescents. Furthermore, the results suggest that career-related stress level should be assessed in high school students on a regular basis.

Keyword

Adolescent; Behavioral problem; Mental health; Social cognitive career theory

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Humans
Korea
Learning
Mental Health*
Seoul
Surveys and Questionnaires