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Effects of Appearance Stress and Appearance Management Behavior on Job-seeking Stress among Male University Students

남자대학생의 외모 스트레스와 외모관리행동이 취업 스트레스에 미치는 영향

  • Kang, Hyun-Ju (College of Nursing, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Choe, Hye Jeong (Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Joo Hyun (College of Nursing, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Chae, Young Ran (College of Nursing, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kang, So Yean (Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Lee, Sun Hee (Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Won Hee (Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Kangwon National University)
  • 강현주 (강원대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 최혜정 (강원대학교 일반대학원 간호학과) ;
  • 김주현 (강원대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 채영란 (강원대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 강소연 (강원대학교 일반대학원 간호학과) ;
  • 이선희 (강원대학교 일반대학원 간호학과) ;
  • 김원희 (강원대학교 일반대학원 간호학과)
  • Received : 2018.07.13
  • Accepted : 2018.08.14
  • Published : 2018.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of appearance stress and appearance management behavior on job-seeking stress among male university students. Methods: The participants of this cross-sectional and descriptive study were 158 male students attending a university in K Province who completed a self-report structured questionnaire. The survey period was from September 19th to November 9th, 2017. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, correlation and multiple linear regression analyses with the SPSS statistics 23 program. Results: Job-seeking stress showed significant differences according to BMI (F=2.55, p=.042) and pocket money (F=3.08, p=.049). The results of the regression analysis showed that grade (${\beta}=8.93$, p=.008), pocket money (${\beta}=-5.11$, p=.029), appearance stress (${\beta}=.52$, p<.001), and appearance management behavior (${\beta}=.25$, p=.001) were significant factors affecting jog search stress. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that variables such as grade, pocket money, appearance stress, and appearance management behavior significantly explain job-seeking stress among male students in college. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a program to reduce job-seeking stress for senior male students who are preparing for employment before graduation. In addition, when organizing a program to reduce job-seeking for male university students, it is necessary to help them have a more positive evaluation of their appearance and pursue proper appearance management behaviors.

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