체질량지수의 차이에 따른 신체활동량, 인터넷이용형태, 스트레스 및 우울정도에 관한 통계분석: 2014년 한국미디어 패널조사

본 연구의 목적은 체질량지수의 차이에 따른 미디어 이용 형태, 신체활동 및 정신건강에 미치는 영향을 이해하고자 2014년도 한국미디어패널 통계조사 자료(총 6,568명)를 이용하였다. 분석결과를 살펴보면, 비만할수록 격렬한 신체활동의 참여 일수가 높다고 응답하였으며, 슬픔이나 절망감을 더 자주 느낀다고 응답하였다. 미디어 이용여부를 살펴볼 때, 정상체중과 비교하여 더 많이 사용한다고 응답하였으나, 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았다. 결론적으로 비만은 신체활동과 정신건강에 영향을 미치는 것으로 사료되며, 미디어활용의 차이는 건강지표와 같은 추가적인 조사가 이루어져야 할 것이다. 또한, 미디어의 활용을 통해 정신건강을 포함한 건강생활습관의 향상에 도움이 될 수 있는 미디어의 개발이 이루어져야 할 것이다. The purpose of this study was to investigate how physical activity levels, internet use, and stress/depression differ, based on Body Mass Index (BMI). The study assessed the impact that internet use may have on physical activity, fatness, and mental health, using data from the 2014 Korea Media Panel Survey. The 2014 Korea Media Panel Survey collected data from 6,568 Korean participants, who ranged in age from 19 to 60 years. Data collection addressed BMI, numbers of days per week for physical activity, internet use, and the levels of stress and depression. When participant data was grouped by BMI levels, it was found that the overweight group had significantly higher level of vigorous physical activity, when compared to the normal weight group. The analysis also showed that the obese group had significantly higher levels of vigorous physical activity, when compared to the underweight and normal weight groups. In looking at mental health issues, when compared to normal weight individuals, the obese individuals had significantly higher levels of depression. Higher BMI levels were more likely to be associated with increased internet use, when compared with lower BMI levels, but the amount of increase was non-significant. The indication is that increased levels of internet use might reduce the amount of time spent on daily physical activities, and that reduction could result in an increased BMI and a decreased mental health status. Further studies are needed to better identify the association between internet use, physical activity, and mental health. KCI Citation Count: 2