영유아 행복 연구동향 분석: 영유아, 부모, 교사를 중심으로

• Published in: Korean Journal of child studies pp. 1 - 17
• Main Authors: 김용숙, 민선희
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국아동학회 01.02.2018
• Subjects: 생활과학
• ISSN: 1226-1688; 2234-408X

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the research trends in happiness of young children and to suggest the direction of future happiness program development and happinessrelated research. Methods: The results of analysis of 244 articles and academic papers for young children, parents, and teachers from 2008 to 2016 are summarized as follows. Results: First, in time analysis, related research was first conducted in 2008; it surged in 2013, and peaked in 2015. Second, there were many practical studies in this research area, but relatively few basic researches. Basic research was conducted in the order of recognition and actual research, trend research, and theoretical research. Additionally, practical research was conducted in the order of variable research, program development and effect research, and scale development research. Third, in the trends of research methods, quantitative research was the highest, followed by qualitative research, literature reviews, and multiple researches. Moreover, the number of qualitative studies is increasing. Fourth, in trends of research subjects, most were with young children, followed by teachers, parents, and literature. Most of the happiness researches for young children and parents were conducted with children. In addition, most of the happiness researches for teachers were conducted with in-service teachers. Conclusion: The results of this study will help to understand the flow of happiness research for young children, parents, and teachers, and will provide a basis for establishing the direction of happiness-related research such as the development of happiness programs and measurement. KCI Citation Count: 5