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http://dx.doi.org/10.14367/kjhep.2015.32.1.11

What do we need to be happy? evidence from a psychosocial perspective  

Kye, Su Yeon (Cancer Information and Education Branch, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center)
Oh, Kyoung Hee (Cancer Information and Education Branch, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center)
Park, Kee Ho (Cancer Policy Branch, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.32, no.1, 2015 , pp. 11-21 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to identify the psychosocial factors affecting on happiness among the general population in South Korea. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using the multiple-stratified random sampling on the Korea Census of 2005. In October 2009, investigators conducted 15-minute face-to-face interviews with 1,500 South Korean volunteers ranging from 30 to 69 years old with no history of cancer. The questionnaire included socio-demographics, stress levels, coping strategies, social support, SOC, and happiness levels. Results: The multivariate analysis identified that married persons were more likely to be happy than those who were not married, respondents who had a higher score of stress and SOC were less likely to be happy, and those who had a higher score of social support from family were more likely to be happy. Conclusions: Interventions designed to increase happiness may need to include activities to control stress and promote social support from family.
Keywords
Happiness; Korea; Psychosocial; Stress; Social support; Sense of coherence;
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