A Comparative Study of Factors Associated with Depression Between “Otaku” and “Non-Otaku” College Students in Korea
= 0.004). Self-esteem and college adjustment showed the strongest associations with depression. Otaku status may be associated with lower depression levels among college students and should be considered a meaningful psychosocial factor in mental health promotion strategies.
Authors
- Hyungsoon Jang
Institutions
- Hallym Polytechnic University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23040440
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00