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Study on the Relations among Self-Esteem, Communication and School Satisfaction in Middle School Students

중학생의 자존감, 의사소통 및 학교생활만족도와의 관계

  • Ha, Tae-Hi (Graduate School, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kim, Hee-Sook (College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2010.01.12
  • Accepted : 2010.03.01
  • Published : 2010.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The study investigated the relationship among self-esteem, communication and school satisfaction in middle school students. Method: A self-reporting questionnaire was completed by 145 students from October 8-19, 2007. The research tools included established scales of self-esteem, communication, and school satisfaction. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, one-way ANOVA, and Sch$\acute{e}$ffe's test using the SPSS 12.0 program. Result: Significantly positive correlations were evident between self-esteem and communication, self-esteem and school satisfaction, and communication and school satisfaction. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop a strategy to increase self-esteem, communication and school satisfaction for middle school students.

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