The Research for the measurement of Career Stress and Department Satisfaction in Dental Hygiene Students

This study was investigated to evaluate that influence career stress and department satisfaction among dental hygiene students. This cross-sectional questionnaire research was conducted with 365 dental hygiene students in Busan and Ulsan from March and May 2013. Data analysis was performed with frequent analysis, t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis using the SPSS ver. 21. According to the result, mothly income and the career aptitude and career related characteristics associated with career stress and department satisfaction. It is also a negative correlation between career stress and department satisfaction. Therefore, we will need to open an educational development to expand industry-academic cooperation in community. Also, we will need to create better academic environment and show more concern, consideration.