Health Policy Manag.  2019 Dec;29(4):422-430. 10.4332/KJHPA.2019.29.4.422.

Association between Educational Level of Parents and Adolescent Depression Feeling: Based on 14th Korean Youth Health Behavior Survey

• Kang PM
• Yoon CY
• Kim YJ
• Kim JH

• KMID: 2470450
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4332/KJHPA.2019.29.4.422

Abstract

BACKGROUND
This study aimed to demonstrate the association between the education level of parents and adolescent depression feeling.
METHODS
We used the chi-square test and the multiple logistic regression model to analyze the data of the "Korean Youth Health Behavior Survey in 2018" (n=43,220) conducted by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
RESULTS
As a result of the analysis, a group whose parents' education level is "˜above the university graduation (including the graduation of the college)' had statistically significant experience of depression than a group whose parents' education level is "˜high school graduation.'
CONCLUSION
When preparing a policy on adolescent depression feeling, we need to consider the association between the education level of parents and adolescent depression feeling. Especially, a higher level of education of parents needs attention and management to foster positive mental health rather than excessive academic pressure, especially in the parent-child relationship of the same gender.

Keyword

Education level of parents; Depression feeling; Gender; Grade

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Depression*
Education
Health Behavior*
Humans
Korea
Logistic Models
Mental Health
Parent-Child Relations
Parents*