Child Health Nursing Research

Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing (한국아동간호학회)
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Effects of Perceived Daily Stress and Sense of Humor on Quality of Life among School-Age Children

학령기 아동이 지각하는 일상적 스트레스와 유머감각이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

  • Chai, Hyun-Yi (Department of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Choi, Mi-Young (Department of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University)
  • Received : 2017.09.12
  • Accepted : 2017.12.20
  • Published : 2018.01.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Quality of life is important to everyone including school-age children. Therefore this study was done to identify the effects perceived daily stress and sense of humor on quality of life for these children. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional, descriptive study design with 371 participants from 5th and 6th grade children in 5 elementary schools. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 24.0 program. Results: Factors influencing quality of life in school-age children were daily stress, sense of humor, satisfaction with daily life, academic performance and home atmosphere. These variables explained 63.0% of quality of life in school-age children. Conclusion: Results showed that lower daily stress and higher sense of humor are associated with higher quality of life. Therefore, to improve quality of life in school-age children, healthcare providers should develop intervention programs considering these factors.

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