An Exploratory Study on the Concept of Happiness in Korean Undergraduate Students

유나영,; 정여진,; Kim, Bia; Chong, Young-Sook; Shin, Hyunjung

doi:10.15299/jk.2015.5.55.197

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“…Family relations and socioeconomic factors (economic power, religion, appearance, health, leisure, etc.) in particular were found to be important for Koreans' concept of happiness [21].…”

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What Types of Happiness Do Korean Adults Pursue?—Comparison of Seven Happiness Types

Doh

Chung

2020

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Although Korea has achieved successful economic, social, cultural, and technological development over the past decades, Korean people do not seem to be particularly happy. To enhance an individual’s happiness, we need to be aware of what situations and environmental conditions are conducive for happiness and explore the values of happiness we pursue. This study investigated the types of happiness expressed by Korean people using a mixed-method approach. Personal in-depth (n = 15) and focus group (n = 16) interviews were conducted with people who reported feeling a high level of happiness. Happiness categorization was conducted using Q methodology (n = 63). Subsequently, we surveyed 999 nationally representative samples of Korean adults to generalize the results of the Q analysis. The findings revealed seven types of adult happiness in Korea: (1) Self-actualization, (2) Belongingness, (3) Mission, (4) Social recognition, (5) Enjoyment, (6) Material success, and (7) Parenting. The combined results of the qualitative and quantitative analyses showed that in Korea, people pursuing money or social success feel the unhappiest, whereas people pursuing a mission or sense of belonging feel the happiest. In conclusion, we discussed the need for happiness literacy education, to provide each adult an opportunity to understand the type of happiness they pursue.

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“…Family relations and socioeconomic factors (economic power, religion, appearance, health, leisure, etc.) in particular were found to be important for Koreans' concept of happiness [21].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 94%

What Types of Happiness Do Korean Adults Pursue?—Comparison of Seven Happiness Types

Doh

Chung

2020

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A Study of Subjectivity about Happiness among Undergraduate Students: Q methodological approach

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2017

J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the subjectivity of undergraduate students about happiness. Methods: Q methodology, which scientifically measures individual subjectivity, was used. Thirty-four Q-statements selected from 40 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a nine-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using a PQMethod PC program. Results: Type I: Self-directed, growth-seeking type. This group of people searches for their objectives and direction in life while consistently making efforts to realize their goals. Type II: Oriental and wealth-seeking type. This group of people sympathizes with the oriental worldview and believes in having luck such as wealth or health. Type III: Realistic and pleasure-seeking type. This group of people tries to think positively but while rooted in reality, searches for pleasure and satisfaction in their surroundings. Type IV: Altruistic and relationship-seeking type. This group of people stresses the importance of religious life, small happiness in life, and relationship with friends or neighbors. Conclusion: The results of this study provide the foundation for understanding college students' perception about their happiness. Furthermore, these results suggest the necessity of specific and integrated education to improve happiness.

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An Exploratory Study on the Concept of Happiness in Korean Undergraduate Students

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What Types of Happiness Do Korean Adults Pursue?—Comparison of Seven Happiness Types

What Types of Happiness Do Korean Adults Pursue?—Comparison of Seven Happiness Types

A Study of Subjectivity about Happiness among Undergraduate Students: Q methodological approach

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