자의식과 정신건강과의 관계: 자기양가감정과의 조절효과를 중심으로

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of selfconsciousness and self-ambivalence on mental health. It was found that selfconsciousness negatively affected mental health. However, two constructs in private self-consciousness(contemplation and perception of inner state) showed a positive effect. In addition, in this study, the relationship between private self-consciousness and mental health was examined and the moderating effect of self-ambivalence was examined. Measures on selfconsciousness, self-ambivalence, and mental health were administered to 213 university students.

Results showed that self-consciousness and self-ambivalence negatively affected mental health. The effect of private self-consciousness on mental health was moderated by self-ambivalence. Specifically, the effect of private self-consciousness on mental health became different based on the levels of self-ambivalence. Implications of this study were discussed.