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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2019.17.2.413

The Mediating Effect of Optimism on the Relationship Between Stress and Happiness at School Perceived by Middle School Students  

Kim, Tae-Eun (Dept. Child Studies & Education, Hanyang Cyber University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.17, no.2, 2019 , pp. 413-421 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the mediating effect of optimism on the relationship of middle school students' stress and happiness at school. 264 middle school students in Seoul were surveyed. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, correlation and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that: (1) The question means of stress and optimism were in the 'average' and 'slightly high'. The question mean of happiness at school was in the 'not happy' and 'slightly happy'. Females experienced higher level of stress than males. Males showed higher levels of happiness at school and optimism than females. (2) The stress, happiness at school and optimism were correlated. (3) The effect of stress on happiness at school was fully mediated by optimism. This study demonstrated that enhancing optimism is an effective strategy for improving the happiness at school. Finally, the findings were discussed from the convergence perspective.
Keywords
Middle School Student; Stress; Happiness at School; Optimism; Mediating Effect; Perspective of Convergence;
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