Effects of Perceived Daily Stress and Sense of Humor on Quality of Life among School-Age Children
Child Health Nursing Research
;
: 18-26, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-739324
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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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
/
Atmosphere
/
Health Personnel
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Child Health Nursing Research
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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