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KMID : 1102120180240010018
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Child Health Nursing Research
2018 Volume.24 No. 1 p.18 ~ p.26
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Effects of Perceived Daily Stress and Sense of Humor on Quality of Life among School-Age Children
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Chai Hyun-Yi
Choi Mi-Young
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Humor, Quality of Life, School-Age, Stress
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