J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2012 Feb;19(1):98-108.

Gender differences in factors affecting Hwa-byung symptoms with middle-age people

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  • 1Kwangdong University, Korea. lke@kd.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to examine differences in the factors affecting Hwa-byung symptoms in middle-aged men and women. METHOD: There search design for this study was a descriptive survey design using a convenience sampling. Data collection was done using self-report questionnaires with 381 middle age people (169 men and 212 women) in Seoul and G city. ANOVA, t-test, Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression were used to analyze the data with SPSS Win 18.0 Program.
RESULTS
There were significant differences in Hwa-byung symptoms and life stress between men and women. However anger rumination and mood states were not significantly different by gender. In multiple regression analysis, mood states, religion, and employment were significant predictors and explained 36% of Hwa-byung symptoms for men. In women, mood states, life stress, anger rumination and employment were significant predictors and explained 41% of Hwa-byung symptoms.
CONCLUSION
Findings of this study provide a comprehensive understanding of Hwa-byung symptoms and related factors between men and women in Korea. However, further study with a larger random sample from various living environment is necessary.

Keyword

Hwa-byung; Stress; Anger; Affect

MeSH Terms

Anger
Surveys and Questionnaires
Employment
Female
Humans
Korea
Male
Middle Aged
Stress, Psychological
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