Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)

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A study on stress experiences of Korean veterinary students

국내 수의과대학생의 스트레스 경험 연구

  • Kim, Jae Eun (Department of Education, The Graduate School, Konkuk University) ;
  • Joo, Seola (Department of Veterinary Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Chun, Myung-Sun (Department of Veterinary Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Donghyuck (Department of Education, The Graduate School, Konkuk University) ;
  • Nahm, Sang-Soep (Department of Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
  • 김재은 (건국대학교 일반대학원 교육학과) ;
  • 주설아 (서울대학교 수의과대학 수의인문사회학교실) ;
  • 천명선 (서울대학교 수의과대학 수의인문사회학교실) ;
  • 이동혁 (건국대학교 일반대학원 교육학과) ;
  • 남상섭 (건국대학교 수의과대학 해부학교실)
  • Received : 2020.03.02
  • Accepted : 2020.05.13
  • Published : 2020.06.30
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Abstract

The quality of a veterinary service depends on the veterinarian's physical and mental health. However, a veterinarian's mental health is generally considered to be more vulnerable than that of other health care professionals. As many veterinary students will enter the veterinary profession in near future, it is necessary to investigate their psychological status. This study examined stressors affecting student life in one veterinary school. Anxiety, depression, and stress levels were assessed using questionnaires and qualitative research techniques. The results obtained from questionnaires showed that the proportion of veterinary students with psychological distress was higher than expected. The major stressors experienced by the veterinary students were academic, economic, and environmental. Qualitative study using a photovoice method revealed that the students in this study felt relatively deprived compared with those in other veterinary schools. In addition, they were distressed by the school environment and limited human relationship. Our results suggest that veterinary school administrators should be aware of students' psychological distress and should undertake systematic improvement in their educational system by altering counseling programs, curricula, and school culture principles.

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