J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 Feb;20(1):71-80. 10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.1.71.

Factors Influencing Depression among Nursing Students

• Yu SJ
• Song MR
• Kim EM

• KMID: 2327493
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.1.71

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the level and factors influencing depression among nursing students.
METHODS
The data were collected from nursing students attending 3 universities who expressed a willingness to participate in the study through a questionnaire which surveyed them about depression, stress, social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and wellbeing in May, 2012. The collected data from 235 nursing students were analyzed using a SPSSWIN 19.0.
RESULTS
The mean score of depression (using MDI) among nursing students was 16.7, which denotes a minor depressive mood. 49.1% of variance with regard to depression among nursing students was explained by stress, self-esteem, wellbeing and self-efficacy.
CONCLUSION
There is a need to develop a depression prevention program for nursing students and to reduce stress and increase self-esteem, wellbeing and self-efficacy in order to establish an effective program.

Keyword

Nursing students; Depression

MeSH Terms

Depression*
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
Students, Nursing*