Influencing Factors on Military Adaptation among Korean Soldiers |
Myung-Sun Hyun1, Hyang-ln Cho Chung2, Hee Sun Kang3 |
1Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Ajou University 2Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Chonnam National University 3Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University |
군인들의 군 적응에 영향을 미치는 관련 요인 |
현명선1, 정향인2, 강희선3 |
1아주대학교 간호대학 부교수 2전남대학교 간호대학 조교수 3중앙대학교 간호학과 부교수 |
Correspondence:
Myung-Sun Hyun, Tel: 82-31-219-7014, Fax: 82-31-219-7020, Email: mhyun@ajou.ac.kr |
Received: 16 August 2009 • Revised: 14 September 2009 • Accepted: 18 September 2009 |
Abstract |
Purpose This study was conducted to investigate the influencing factors on military adaptation among Korean military soldiers.
Methods The participants were 232 military soldiers in the four platoons. The data was collected from May, 10 to 22,2006 by using self-report questionnaires. The instruments used were military personnel adaptation scale, stress in military life scale, beck depression inventory, and self-esteem inventory. The data was analyzed by using the SPSSA/Vin 12.0 program.
Results Military adaptation negatively correlated to military stress and depression, while it positively correlated to self-esteem. Military adaptation differed by educational level and negatively correlated to the duration of military service. Military stress, depression, self-esteem, and educational level accounted for 54% of the variance in military adaptation.
Conclusion The influencing factors on military adaptation were military stress, depression, self-esteem, and educational level. Programs which focus on stress management and relaxation techniques, and problem solving abilities should be developed and provided. Soldiers at risk should be identified at an early stage and referred to clinical professionals. |
Key Words:
Military soldier; Adaptation; Stress; Depression; Self esteem |
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