J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2010 Mar;19(1):57-66. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2010.19.1.57.

Factors Influencing Children's Mental Health State

• Cho ES
• Seo JM

• KMID: 2321807
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2010.19.1.57

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence children's mental health state.
METHODS
The subjects were 127 boys and 132 girls in the 5th and 6th grades of elementary school. Data were collected through Child Problem-Behavior Screening Questionnaire, Parental Behavior Rating Scale, Conflict Tactics Scales, Self-Esteem Scales, and Index of Peer Relations. Subjects were divided into the risk group and normal group of the mental health state by the scores of CPSQ and were analyzed by chi2 test, t-test, and logistic regression using SPSS/WIN 14.0.
RESULTS
The risk group was 70.3% and normal group was 29.7% of the subjects. Self-esteem, peer relationship, and academic achievement were important factors influencing children's mental health state.
CONCLUSION
Results of this study suggest interventions to improve self-esteem, peer relationship, and academic achievement for promoting children's mental health state.

Keyword

Children; Mental health; Self-esteem

MeSH Terms

Child
Female
Humans
Logistic Models
Mass Screening
Mental Health*
Parents
Surveys and Questionnaires
Weights and Measures

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