The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Study on the Relationship between Self-concept and Mental Health of Physical Therapy Students

물리치료과 학생의 자아개념과 정신건강에 관한 연구

  • Lee, Kyung-Hee (Department of Physical Therapy, Dong-Nam health college) ;
  • Kim, Gi-Won (Department of Physical Therapy, Keuk-Dong college)
  • 이경희 (동남보건대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 김기원 (극동정보대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 2008.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between self-concept and mental health of physical therapy students. Methods: We recruited 179 currently enrolled college freshman, sophomores, and juniors studying physical therapy. The instruments used for this study were Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale, Choi Chung Hoon's Perceeptual Orientation Scale, and the Mental Health Test modified by Lee. Results: The mean self-concept score was 3.97, a positive self concept, and the mean mental health score was 1.04. The mean dimension score for mental health ranged from: r=0.79$\sim$r=1.29. The relationship between self-concept and the mental health showed a negative correlation (r=-0.693, p<0.01). Conclusion: Modifications to the current program may improve self-concept and the mental health of physical therapy students.

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