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Attention Bias to Emotional Expression: Variations Based on Anxiety Tendency and Depression Tendency: Yeongeun Kim, Yoonhyoung Lee, Jini Tae, Wonhye Lee; STRESS. 2023;31(2):73-80. Published online June 30, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2023.31.2.73

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This study examined whether automatic attention bias toward emotional stimuli differs among individuals with varying anxiety and depression levels in the non-clinical population.
Methods
A total of 494 participants from the community completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). The dot-probe task was conducted to compare attention biases when emotional stimuli appeared before the target versus neutral stimuli did.
Results
There were differences in attention bias based on the stimuli types, even among the non-clinical community. The anxiety tendency group showed attention bias towards positive expressions, while the depression tendency group showed attention bias toward negative expressions. The group with anxiety and depression tendencies showed mixed characteristics observed in both the anxiety and depression groups.
Conclusions
This study showed that attention bias toward emotional stimuli is an information-processing bias influenced by an individual’s internal state. This study contributes to the understanding of attention bias differences among groups based on anxiety and depression tendencies in non-clinical population of various ages.

The Mediating Role of Smartphone Usage Time in the Relation between Stress and Anxiety among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Eunha Jeong; STRESS. 2023;31(2):65-72. Published online June 30, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2023.31.2.65

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Background
This study examines the mediating effect of smartphone usage time on the relationship between stress and anxiety among adolescents.
Methods
Data on 54,848 adolescents were obtained from the 17th (2021) Korea Youth Behavior Survey. The data were analyzed using PROCESS Macro Version 4.1 (Model 4) to examine the effect and significance of each path in the mediation model.
Results
There was a statistically significant direct effect of stress on anxiety. Additionally, smartphone usage time mediated the relationship between stress and anxiety, indicating a significant indirect effect.
Conclusions
The findings suggest the importance of addressing stress coping strategies and implementing effective intervention programs related to smartphone use to promote adolescents’ mental health.

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Influence of Sedentary Behavior and Smartphone Use on the Risk of Generalized Anxiety Disorder among Adolescents
Kyong Sil Park
Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2023; 32(4): 363. CrossRef

Effects of Social Anxiety Level on Negative Interpretation Bias in Ambiguous Social Situations: Focused on Relational Intimacy: Hye Ji Yun, Myoung-Ho Hyun; STRESS. 2023;31(1):11-17. Published online March 31, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2023.31.1.11

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Background
This study aimed to examine the differences in negative interpretation bias in ambiguous social situations according to social anxiety level and then confirm the degree of negative interpretation bias according to the relational intimacy with the interacting partner.
Methods
A total of 405 adults in their 20s completed the surveys that measured the levels of social interaction anxiety, and the highest 10% (n=30) and lowest 10% (n=30) scorers finally participated in the study. This study used a 2 (high/low social anxiety)×3 (relational intimacy: a stranger/a moderately intimate person/a very intimate person) factorial design. The study provided participants with 15 randomized scenarios with the same social context but different interacting partners and confirmed the degree of agreement with the negative interpretation presented in each situation.
Results
The high social anxiety group showed more negative interpretation bias in ambiguous social situations compared to the low social anxiety group. Regarding the negative interpretation biases according to relational intimacy, the high social anxiety group showed the most negative interpretation bias in social interactions with a moderately intimate person than they did with a stranger or very intimate person.
Conclusions
Social anxiety may have different effects on the degree of negative interpretation bias depending on intimacy in social interactions, suggesting that differentiated therapeutic interventions are needed.

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Unmet expectations: social inclusion and the interaction between social anxiety and ambiguous or positive feedback
Rémi Thériault, Flavie Dion-Cliche, Stéphane Dandeneau
Frontiers in Psychology.2023;[Epub] CrossRef

The Relation between Social Anxiety, Self-Focused Attention and State Anxiety: The Moderated Mediation Effect of the Self-image on a Screen: TaeHo Um, Mirihae Kim, Jung-Ho Kim; STRESS. 2022;30(4):234-243. Published online December 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2022.30.4.234

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This study examined how seeing one’s own image during video communication affects the cognitive process of social anxiety.
Methods
Fifty-two university students were recruited and assessed for social anxiety and dispositional self-focused attention. They were randomly assigned to different exposure and size settings of self-images on a screen (none, middle, big). Subsequently, a simulated video interview was conducted. During the experiment, changes in state anxiety (subjective anxiety, heart rate) and state self-focused attention were assessed.
Results
First, self-focused attention mediated the effect of social anxiety on subjective anxiety. Second, the mediation effect of state self-focused attention on social anxiety’s influence on subjective anxiety was not moderated by the exposure and size of the self-image on the screen. Third, the mediation effect of dispositional self-focused attention on social anxiety’s influence on subjective anxiety was moderated by the exposure and size of the self-image on the screen. The moderated mediation effects of the exposure and size of the self-image on the screen were significant for middle and big sizes.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that dispositional self-focused attention—a cognitive characteristic of social anxiety—can interact with the exposure and size of a self-image on a screen, causing higher anxiety.

The Influence of COVID-19-Induced Depression on Smartphone Usage Time among Multicultural Adolescents and the Moderated Mediation Effect of Gender through Anxiety: RaeHyuck Lee; STRESS. 2022;30(3):147-154. Published online September 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2022.30.3.147

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This study aimed to verify the influence of COVID-19-induced depression on smartphone usage time among multicultural adolescents, as well as the moderated mediation effect of gender through anxiety.
Methods
Using the raw data from the 2021 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a sample of 1,161 multicultural adolescents was recruited for this study. Models 4 and 7 of the PROCESS macro method were used for data analysis.
Results
COVID-19-induced depression among multicultural adolescents positively influenced their smartphone usage time. Moreover, their anxiety fully mediated the influence of COVID-19-induced depression on their smartphone usage time. The mediation effect of COVID-19-induced depression on smartphone usage time through anxiety was moderated by their gender.
Conclusions
The results are significant in that they provide insights for addressing the problem of smartphone usage among multicultural adolescents amid a disaster like COVID-19.

The Experience of Killing and Health in Late Life: Findings from Korean Vietnam War Veterans: Hyunyup Lee, Sungrok Kang; STRESS. 2022;30(2):85-91. Published online June 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2022.30.2.85

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The current study aimed to examine the effects of combat exposure and killing on mental and subjective physical health later in life among Korean Vietnam War veterans.
Methods
The data were collected from 342 male veterans with a mean age of 72 years (SD=2.57). Veterans were divided based on their histories into three groups: no experience (Group 1), combat exposure only (Group 2), and both killing and combat exposure (Group 3). Analyses of variance (ANOVAs) examined group differences in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, anxiety symptoms, hostility, and perceived physical health.
Results
The ANOVAs showed that PTSD, anxiety symptoms and hostility were most prevalent among the veterans in Group 3 (both killing and combat exposure). No significant differences were found between Groups 1 and 2. Perceived physical health was highest among the veterans in Group 1 (no experience). There were no differences between Groups 2 and 3. Even after controlling for the impacts of optimism and social support after homecoming, these results were similar.
Conclusions
The findings indicate that killing experience and combat exposure should be considered in designing interventions for veterans deployed into active combat zones.

The Parallel Multiple Mediating Effects of Work-Family Conflict and Loneliness in the Relationship between Temperaments, Depression, and Anxiety while Working from Home: Yeeun Hwang, Yejin Cho, Yuseung Choi, Myoung-Ho Hyun; STRESS. 2022;30(2):75-84. Published online June 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2022.30.2.75

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Background
As the number of people working from home has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to understand workers’ stress and psychological state while working from home. Work-family conflict and loneliness may be related to working from home, and they could be experienced differently depending on individual traits. Therefore, this study examined the parallel multiple mediating effects of work-family conflict and loneliness in the relationship between personal temperaments and negative emotions such as depression and anxiety.
Methods
Data were collected online from people currently working from home for at least one month, more than once per week. They answered K-DASS-21, UCLA loneliness scale, Work-Family Conflict, and FCB-TI. Only four temperaments were used in the statistic step: Briskness and Sense sensitivity as protective factors and Perseveration and Emotional reactivity as vulnerable factors. The multiple mediating effects were analyzed independently by using the PROCESS macro.
Results
Firstly, Briskness and Sense sensitivity were found to negatively affect depression and anxiety while working from home by significantly mediating work-family conflict and loneliness. Thus, these temperaments would be protective factors while working from home. Secondly, Perseveration and Emotional reactivity positively influenced both negative emotions by mediating two mediation variables, which means that both temperaments are vulnerable factors.
Conclusions
The results suggest that personality traits can impact how people experience stress and negative emotions in working situations, leading to negative psychological states. Consequently, personal temperaments would be important to understand relationships between environments and internal experiences.

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The Dual Mediation Effect of Evaluative Concerns Perfectionism and Mindfulness in the Relationship between Temperament and Depression among Office Workers
SeoYeon Park, Yejin Cho, Myoung-Ho Hyun
STRESS.2023; 31(2): 87. CrossRef

The Influence of Parental Psychological Control on Social Anxiety among College Students: The Mediating Effect of Self-Discrepancy and Validation from Others: Kyue Won Lee, Eun Young Park; STRESS. 2022;30(1):45-51. Published online March 31, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2022.30.1.45

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This study aimed to investigate the effects of parental psychological control on social anxiety among college students and to understand the mediating effect of self-discrepancy and validation from others between them.
Methods
The participants were 351 college students from Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do who responded to a survey. And structural equation model was used to analyze the data.
Results
First, there was no mediating effect of self-discrepancy between parental psychological control and social anxiety. Second, there was a significant mediating effect of validation from others between them. Finally, self-discrepancy and validation from others were found to sequentially mediate between parental psychological control and social anxiety.
Conclusions
This findings suggest that self-discrepancy and validation from others could be used as a therapeutic strategy in treatments.

Modifying Interpretation in Socially Anxious Students Using Cognitive Bias Modification: Effects of Perspective Employing Positive Imagery: Da In Kim, Hyae Young Yoon; STRESS. 2021;29(4):271-282. Published online December 31, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2021.29.4.271

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The Relationship between Taking Propranolol Related to Music Performance Anxiety and Stress Coping Model in Art High School Students Majoring in Music: Dong-Uk Yoon, Byeong-a Song, Hyung-Jun Lee, Eun-ra Yu; STRESS. 2021;29(4):227-234. Published online December 31, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2021.29.4.227

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The Influencing Factors of Burnout in Nurses in the COVID-19 Pandemic Disaster: Jeong Yee Bae, Eun-kyung Lee, Bi-Joo Kim, Eun Ju Lee; STRESS. 2021;29(2):80-86. Published online June 30, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2021.29.2.80

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Background

This study aims to identify factors influencing burnout in nurses during COVID-19 disaster situations.

Methods

The research subjects were 131 nurses who had the experience of nursing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, and were selected through convenience sampling. The collected data were subjected to percentage, mean and standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS version 24.0 program.

Results

Burnout in nurses showed a statistically significant correlation with anxiety, PTSD, and depression. It was also confirmed that nurses’ depression and shift work were important factors that had significant effects on burnout.

Conclusions

In preparation for new infectious diseases that are expected to become more frequent in the future, a policy to supply nursing manpower and prevent burnout is necessary. In addition, it is necessary to introduce various work systems and develop and disseminate intervention programs for depression and burnout.

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Ji Ae Shim, Sun Young Jeong
Nursing & Health Sciences.2023; 25(2): 247. CrossRef
The effect of grit on the work engagement of nurses: The mediating effects of positive psychological capital and burnout
Mi Kyung Park, Won Hwa Kim
The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education.2023; 29(2): 161. CrossRef
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing.2023; 25(3): 271. CrossRef
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The Influence of Infection Control Knowledge, Emergency Nursing Competency, and Infection Prevention Environment on Burnout among Psychiatric Nurses Caring for Patients with COVID-19
Hyeran Cho, Suyon Baek
Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2023; 32(4): 482. CrossRef
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Hwasoon Kim, Doa Kim, Minsook Kim, Yiseul Kim, Soojin Bang, Gine Lee, Miso Won, Dajung Joo
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing.2022; 34(1): 74. CrossRef
Correlation between Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics (SAVE) and Burnout among Korean Dental Hygienists during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Seul-Ah Lee, Jung-Eun Park, Jong-Hwa Jang
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(6): 3668. CrossRef
Factors Affecting the Quality of Work Life of Nurses at Tertiary General Hospitals in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Eunhee Hwang
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(8): 4718. CrossRef
The Mediating Effects of Health Concern and Depression in the Relation between Self-quarantined People’s COVID-19 Stress and Fatigue
Sun Hwa Shin, Eun Hye Lee
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Mediating effect of resilience between post-traumatic stress and emotional exhaustion in nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Juhee Jeong, Yeoungsuk Song
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Effects of Social Support, Pregnancy Stress, and Anxiety on Health-Related Quality of Life in Pregnant Women: Hyun Jung Kim, Hee Sun Kang; STRESS. 2021;29(2):140-148. Published online June 30, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2021.29.2.140

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Background

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between social support, pregnancy stress, and anxiety of pregnant women and to determine their effect on health-related quality of life.

Methods

A total of 202 pregnant women participated in this study. The collected data were analyzed by the frequency and percentage, mean and standard deviation, independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis using the STATA/IC 15.1 program.

Results

As a result of this study, the major factors affecting the health-related quality of life of pregnant women were identified as anxiety, educational level, social support, and marital satisfaction. Social support has a positive effect on the health-related quality of life of pregnant women (β=0.27, p< .001), but anxiety had a negative effect (β=−0.56, p<.001).

Conclusions

When planning nursing interventions to improve the health-related quality of life of pregnant women, strategies for lowering the anxiety and improving the social support of pregnant women should be considered.

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Longitudinal Associations of Perceived Social Inequality and Subjective Socioeconomic Status with Anxiety and Depression in University Students: Hae-lim Noh, Eun-Jung Shim; STRESS. 2021;29(2):106-114. Published online June 30, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2021.29.2.106

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Abstract PDF: 본 연구의 목적은 대학생들이 지각하는 사회적 불평등 및 주관적인 사회경제적 지위와 우울 및 불안의 종단적 관계를 확인하는 것이다. 한국의 대학생들을 대상으로 2016년 한 학기 동안 세 시점에 걸쳐 온라인 설문지를 작성하게 하였고, 총 247명의 데이터가 분석에 포함되었다. GEE 분석 결과, 지각된 사회적 불평등이 높아질수록 우울의 위험율도 높아졌으며(OR=1.56), 주관적 사회경제적 지위가 낮을수록 불안(OR=1.39) 및 우울(OR=1.38)의 위험율이 높아졌다. 해당 결과는 치료 장면에서 대학생들의 불안 및 우울을 다룰 때 이들의 불평등 인식 및 주관적 사회경제적 지위도 고려해야함을 시사한다.

The Effect of Self-Compassion Writing on Self-Discrepancy, Social Anxiety, and Skin-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Acne Vulgaris: Chan Woo Lee, Myoung-Ho Hyun; STRESS. 2020;28(4):300-308. Published online December 31, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2020.28.4.300

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Although adults with acne vulgaris suffer from various psychological difficulties, limited therapeutic research has been conducted on this topic. This study examined the effect of self-compassion writing on self-discrepancy, social anxiety, and skin-related quality of life in these adults.
Methods
A total of 46 adults were assigned to one of three groups: self-compassion writing group (n=16), distraction writing group (n=15), and control group (n=15). Treatment included 20 minutes of writing in 6 sessions conducted over two weeks. A follow-up test was conducted two weeks after the post-test.
Results
The results indicated that the self-compassion writing group showed a significant decrease in self-discrepancy and social anxiety and a borderline significant increase in skin-related quality of life as compared to the control group.
Conclusions
Based on the results of this study, self-compassion writing could be an effective self-instructional intervention for adults with acne vulgaris. The limitations and suggestions for further studies have been discussed in this study.

A Validation Study of the Korean Version of the Contextual Illness Support Scale: Dong Hee Jeong, Bong-Jin Hahm, Yeong Wook Song, Eun-Jung Shim; STRESS. 2020;28(4):269-275. Published online December 31, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2020.28.4.269

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Although social support for patients with chronic illnesses buffers the detrimental impacts of stress, if it is not provided appropriately, it can be a source of stress. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Contextual Illness Support Scale (K-CISS) for patients with rheumatoid disease.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey containing measures on social support, depression, anxiety, and quality of life was conducted with patients with rheumatoid disease (N=323).

Results

The construct validity was supported by the results of the exploratory structural equation modeling, confirming the original two-factor model (positive and problematic support) and significant correlations between these two factors and health-related variables (i.e., depression, anxiety, and quality of life). The concurrent validity was supported by the significant positive correlation between positive and social support that was measured by the Korean version of the DUKE-UNC functional social support questionnaire. The internal consistency of the K-CISS was satisfactory, with Cronbach’s α values of .96 and .72 for the subscales.

Conclusions

These results suggest that K-CISS is a reliable and valid measure of two aspects of social support.

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