Marriage Outlook, Health of the Family of Origin and Sexual Awareness among University Students

Oh, Won-Oak

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2009;15(2):232-240.
Published online December 31, 2009.

Oh, Won-Oak;

Department of Nursing, Dongguk University

대학생의 결혼의식, 원가족 건강성 및 성의식에 대한 조사연구

오원옥

동국대학교 의과대학 간호학과

Abstract

Purpose
This study was conducted to determine the predictors of marriage outlook for university students in Korea. Method: A convenience sampling method was used and 438 university students were studied for final analysis. Data collection was conducted through the use of questionnaires which were constructed to include Marriage outlook scale, Family-of-origin Scale-55 and Sexual Knowledge & Attitude Test. Results: Marriage outlook for university students didn't demonstrate a positive point of view. There were positive correlations between marriage outlook, health of the family of origin and sexual awareness. The significant factors influencing marriage outlook of university students were current dating, health of the family of origin, gender, and religion. These factors explained 10.6% of marriage outlook of university students. Conclusions: These results support that special programs are needed in inducing a change in marriage outlook to overcome the low birthrate of Korea. These programs need to consider personal factors including the health of the family of origin, gender and religion.

Key Words: Birth rate, Marriage, Family health, Sexuality