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KMID : 0608420150280020111
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Journal of the Korean Society of School Health
2015 Volume.28 No. 2 p.111 ~ p.119
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The Effect of Laughter Therapy on Happiness, Self-esteem, and School Life Adaptation
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서혜영:Seo Hye-Young
오자영:Oh Ja-Young/이도영:Lee Do-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of laughter therapy programs on middle school students’ happiness, self-esteem and school life adaptation.
Methods: In total, 60 students (Experimental group= 30. Control group=30) were recruited to answer a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was composed of questions about general characteristics, happiness, self-esteem and school life adaptation. The experimental group participated in a 45-minute laughter therapy program once a week for eight weeks, while the control group did not.
Results: The scores of happiness(t=-4.68, p<.001), self-esteem(t=-3.38, p=.001), and school life adaptation(t=-3.76, p<.001) in the experimental group got significantly higher than the control group.
Conclusion: Based on this study results, laughter therapy programs should be applied to improve happiness, self-esteem, and school life adaptation of middle school students.
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KEYWORD
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Laughter therapy, Happiness, Self-esteem, School life adaptation, Middle school students
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