또래 유능성, 자아존중감, 교사-유아관계와 유아 행복간의 구조 관계 분석

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of how such variables as peer competence and teacher-child relationship enhance self-esteem and verify the structural relationships of these variables and children’s happiness. This study collected data of 250 five-year-old children and their parents attending kindergartens and daycare centers located in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. Then the data were analyzed by EQS 6.2 program. The results are as follows. First, peer competence and teacher-child relationships affect self-esteem of children. Second, self-esteem of children mediates the effect of peer competence and teacher-child relationships on happiness of children. The finding thereof indicates that peer competence and teacher-child relationships can influence self-esteem of children and consequently euphoria of children. In conclusion, this study comformed that peer competence, teacher-child relationship and self-esteem of children were the important variables that influence happiness of children directly or indirectly. The results indicate that in order to increase the happiness of children in child care centers, enhancing self-esteem by improving peer competence and making positive teacher-child relationships are essential.

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