| A Correlation Study among Family Function, Occurrence and Perceived Seriousness of Problem Behaviors for Female Middle School Students |
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Kyoung A Nam1, Hyang-ln Cho Chung2, Myung-Sun Hyun3, Choon Hee Noh4 |
1School of Nursing, Hanzhong University
2University of Illinoise, Chicago PhD
3Division of Nursing Science, Ajou University
4Division of Nursing, College of Medicine, Hallym University |
| 여자 중학생의 가족기능과 문제행동의 발생 및심각성에 대한 인식 |
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남경아1, 정향인2, 현명선3, 노춘희4 |
1한중대학교 간호학과 전임강사
2University of Illinoise, Chicago 박사학위 취득
3아주대학교 간호대학 부교수
4한림대학교 간호학과 교수 |
Correspondence:
Myung-Sun Hyun, Tel: 82-31-219-5156, Fax: 82-31-219-5094,
Email: mhyun@ajou.ac.kr
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Received: 3 March 2006 • Accepted: 11 April 2006 |
| Abstract |
Purpose
This present study was conducted to investigate the correlation among family function, perceived occurrence and seriousness of problem behaviors for female adolescents.
Methods
The subjects were collected by convenient sampling comprised of 238 middle school girls. The instruments of the study were family strengths which was developed by Olson et al,(1982) originally to assess successful family relations and modified Korean Youth Self-Report (K-YSR) which measured internalized and externalized problem behaviors.
Results
There was negative correlation between family strengths and perceived occurrence or seriousness of problem behaviors.
Adolescents' sociodemographic characteristics influencing family strengths, perceived occurrence or seriousness of problem behaviors were as follows; school grade, family monthly income, a person whom consult with when adolescents have matters, and relationship with parents or siblings.
Conclusion
This study revealed family-related variables affected perceived occurrence or seriousness of problem behaviors for female adolescents. Further studies and interventions directed to enhance healthy family environments for adolescents were suggested. |
| Key Words:
Adolescent; Family function; Problem behavior |
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