J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 Nov;20(4):471-481. 10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.471.

Stress, Yangsaeng and Subjective Happiness Among Female Undergraduate Nursing Students in the Republic of Korea

• Park HS

• KMID: 2327528
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.471

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study investigates the relationship among stress, Yangsaeng and subjective happiness in female undergraduate nursing students in the Republic of Korea.
METHODS
The subjects of this study were 283 female undergraduate nursing students in Korea. Data were collected using a self-reporting questionnaire. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Scheffe test, Stepwise multiple regression and Cronbach's alpha.
RESULTS
Yangsaeng negatively correlated with stress (r=-.299, p<.001) but positively correlated with subjective happiness (r=.440, p<.001). Stress negatively correlated with subjective happiness (r=-.238, p<.001). Stepwise multiple regression revealed that Yangsaeng and satisfaction with the field of nursing explained 25.4% of subjective happiness.
CONCLUSION
The Yangsaeng oriental health care regimen could lower stress and heighten subjective happiness. Therefore, Yangsaeng could be recommended as a feasible means of promoting health and subjective happiness.

Keyword

Female; Nursing students; Stress; Health promotion; Happiness

MeSH Terms

Delivery of Health Care
Female
Happiness*
Health Promotion
Humans
Korea
Nursing
Surveys and Questionnaires
Republic of Korea*
Statistics as Topic
Students, Nursing*