Depression in Married Employed Women |
Sunah Kim1, Kyoung A Nam2, Hyang-ln Cheong3 |
1Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Yonsei University 2Full-time Instructor, College of Nursing, Hanzhong University 3PhD., School of Nursing, University of Illinoise, Chicago |
기혼 취업여성의 우울에 관한 연구 |
김선아1, 남경아2, 정향인3 |
1연세대학교 간호대학 부교수 2한중대학교 간호학과 전임강사 3일리노이주립대학교 간호대학 박사학위 취득 |
Correspondence:
Sunah Kim, Tel: 82-2-2228-3275, Email: psy0962@yutnc.yonsei.ac.kr |
Received: 28 April 2006 • Accepted: 13 June 2006 |
Abstract |
Purpose this study examined the level of depression and the relationships among characteristics in Korean married employed women.
Methods a convenience sample of 237 married employed women were recruited from companies, markets, banks, hospitals, and beauty shops by 5 research assistants.
Results depression was negatively related to satisfaction with employed women, wife, and mother's roles. Also depression was positively related to fatigue. Married working women's mental health is critical issue to mental health professionals. Effective psychosocial intervention is need to design for married working women to improve the relationship with family members. |
Key Words:
Depression; Married employed women |
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