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KMID : 0858820150320010011
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2015 Volume.32 No. 1 p.11 ~ p.21
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What do we need to be happy? evidence from a psychosocial perspective
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Kye Su-Yeon
Oh Kyoung-Hee
Park Kee-Ho
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Happiness, Korea, Psychosocial, Stress, Social support, Sense of coherence
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