J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2020 Dec;29(4):339-346. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2020.29.4.339.

Influence of Stress and Anxiety on Depression in Central Asian Koreans in Korea

Affiliations
  • 1Docent, Department of Nursing, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Korea
  • 2Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Donga Health Science University, Yeongam, Korea
  • 3Professor, Department of Nursing, Dongshin University, Naju, Korea
  • 4Director of Nursing, Dongshin University Oriental Hospital, Naju, Korea

Abstract

Purpose
This study was designed to identify the influence of stress and anxiety on depression in Central Asian Koreans living in Korea.
Methods
We used a cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study design, to survey 159 Central Asian Koreans between July 2 and Dec 17, 2019. To analyze the data, we used descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA with the Scheffétest, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression using the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program.
Results
Multiple-regression analysis revealed that how long the subjects had been living in Korea (β=.07, p=.034), their active problem- solving skills (β=-.47, p=.031), and their anxiety levels (β=1.54, p<.001) were significant factors that explained approximately 44% of the variance in depression.
Conclusion
We concluded that long-term residence and the skills to face and cope with, anxiety and stress can help lower the rates of depression of Central Asians living in Korea.

Keyword

Emigrants and immigrants; Stress; Coping skills; Anxiety; Depression; 고려인, 스트레스 대처, 불안, 우울
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