Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)
- Volume 28 Issue 6
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- Pages.103-118
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- 2007
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- 1226-1688(pISSN)
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- 2234-408X(eISSN)
Relationship Between Children's Basic Life Habits and Social Competence
아동의 기본생활습관과 사회적 능력과의 관계
- Eom, Se Jin (Department of Home Economics, Korea University)
- 엄세진 (고려대학교 교육대학원)
- Received : 2007.08.30
- Accepted : 2007.11.20
- Published : 2007.12.01
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between children's basic life habits and social competence. The subjects of this study were 316 children in Seoul. Data were analyzed by means, standard deviations, t-tests, Cronbach's a tests, Pearson's Correlations, and stepwise multiple regression analyses. The results showed that : (1) Girls were healthier than boys and they were more independent than boys. (2) Girls were more trustworthy, diligent, sociable, and observant of ethics and rules than boys. (3) There were positive relationships between children's basic life habits and social competence. (4) Social competence had significant effects on children's basic life habits.