| Family Strengths and Related Variables in Adult Males and Females |
| Seon Mi Lee |
| Department of Family Environment & Welfare, Chonnam National University |
| Corresponding Author:
Seon Mi Lee ,Tel: +82-62-530-1320 , Fax: +82-62-530-1329 , Email: dreamlp@empal.com |
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Received: March 31, 2011; Revised: April 11, 2011 Accepted: June 1, 2011. |
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| ABSTRACT |
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the effective variables which influence family strengths. In particular, influencing variables were analyzed according to sex, generation, and family pattern. There were 703 participants aged over 20 years in Gwangju and Seoul. All participants completed a questionnaire and the data were analyzed using SPSS. The results were as follows: 1. The average scores of family strengths were higher than the median. Regarding subdimensions, 'value system sharing' had the lowest score. 2. Family strengths were related to its subdimension and some variables. 3. Family strengths were influenced by living condition, self-esteem, depression, the cognition of family function, and family value orientations. However, the influencing variables were different according to sex, generation, and family patterns. In conclusion, in order to improve family strengths, it is necessary to develop 'value system sharing', enhance self-esteem, and reduce depression. Further, when we deal with family strengths, it is necessary to vary methodology. |
| Keywords:
family strengths, family concept, self-esteem, depression |
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