The Relationship among Self-Concept, Self-Control, Parental-Child Relationship, and Interpersonal Relationship of the University Students: Focusing on University Students in the K region

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the main variables affecting the Interpersonal Relationships of the university students’ Self-Concept, Self-Control, Parental-Child Relationship and apply them to the scene of the university counseling. To this end, a total of 353 copies were analyzed using the measures of Self-Concept, Self-Control, Parental-Child Relationship and Interpersonal Relationship satisfaction of university students in the K region. First, the data were analyzed using the means and correlation of Self-Concept, Self-Control, Parental-Child Relationship and Interpersonal relationship. And t-test was performed to compare the differences in each variable according to gender. Finally, multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify the major variables affecting interpersonal relationships of university students.Tthe results of the study were as follws: First, university students’ self-concept was positively significant with self-control, parent-child relationship, and interpersonal relationships. Second, female students’ social self-concept and sensitivity (interpersonal relations) were significant as they scored higher than male students. Third, the major variable influencing interpersonal relationships was self-concept, and when examined specifically, it was found to be body, morality, society, and ability self-concept. The significance of this study is that the main variable influencing college students’ interpersonal relationships is self-concept, confirming that the views or beliefs about oneself are more influential than self-control or parent-child relationships.