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The Effect of Short-term Forest Therapy Camp on Youths with Internet Addiction Risk Group: Focused on the Biological, Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Aspects

인터넷중독 위험 청소년에 대한 단기 산림치유 효과: 생물학적, 신경인지적 및 심리-사회적 측면을 중심으로

  • Chung, Ahn Soo (Department of Psychiatry, Chosun University Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Sam Wook (True Mind Mental Health Clinic) ;
  • Woo, Jong Min (Stress Research Institute, Inje University) ;
  • Mok, Jung Yeon (Department of Psychiatry, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University) ;
  • Kim, Ki Weon (Department of Forestry, Environment and Systems, Kookmin University) ;
  • Park, Bum-Jin (Department of Environment & Forest Resources, Chungnam National University)
  • 정안수 (조선대학교병원 정신건강의학과) ;
  • 최삼욱 (진심 정신건강의학과 의원) ;
  • 우종민 (인제대학교 스트레스연구소) ;
  • 목정연 (가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원 정신건강의학과) ;
  • 김기원 (국민대학교 산림환경시스템학과) ;
  • 박범진 (충남대학교 산림환경자원학과)
  • Received : 2015.01.15
  • Accepted : 2015.11.10
  • Published : 2015.12.31
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Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of 'Forest Therapy (FT)' from the biological, neurocognitive and psychosocial perspectives. Adolescents who were classified as potential internet addicts took part in a FT program for two (once or twice) or three days. Before and after participating the program, Serum Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), Comprehensive Attention Test (CAT), Children's Depression Inventory (CDI), and State Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were measured. It was found that FT led to positive consequences, indicated by increased serum BDNF, improved CAT performance, reduced internet use desire, greater resilience, and better social relationship. In addition, FT was partially effective in alleviating state anxiety level, when the participants were classified in accordance with FT exposure lengths. Overall, this study provides evidence that FT reduces symptoms related to internet addiction and promotes various qualities required for well-being.

본 연구에서는 인터넷중독 위험 청소년들에 대한 '산림치유(Forest Therapy)'의 생물학적, 신경인지적 및 심리사회적 영역에서의 효과를 살펴보았다. 청소년 인터넷중독 위험군을 대상으로 2박 3일 혹은 3박 4일 형태의 산림치유 캠프를 진행했고, 캠프 전-후로 참가자들의 혈청 뇌유래신경영양인자(BDNF), 종합주의력 검사(CAT) 그리고 우울(CDI) 및 상태 불안(STAI)을 포함한 다양한 심리사회적 변인들을 측정했다. 그 결과, 산림치유 캠프에 참가한 이후에 참가자들의 혈청 BDNF 수치 및 CAT의 수행점수가 증가했고, 인터넷/게임 욕구가 감소했으며, 회복탄력성 및 대인관계가 긍정적인 방향으로 변화하였다. 또한, 산림치유 캠프 노출량에 따라 집단을 구분하여 분석한 결과, 집단내에서 일부 불안 완화를 보고하기도 하였다. 전반적으로 인터넷중독 위험 청소년의 증상 개선 및 적응력 증가를 위한 산림치유의 적용가능성을 확인하였다.

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