학령기 아동의 행복과 그릿의 관계: 부모의 긍정적 양육태도의 조절효과를 중심으로

Abstract

Purpose : This study explores the influence of children’s happiness on their grit for successful growth and development, while investigating the moderating role of positive parenting attitudes. It aims to provide insights into children’s mental health and internal development. Methods : The analysis employs secondary data from the 11th (2018) Panel Study of Korean Children. Participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, children’s grit, positive parenting attitudes, and variables associated with children’s happiness were extracted. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and hierarchical regression were employed to assess the moderating effect. Results : A positive correlation was found between parenting attitudes of both parents and the children’s happiness and grit. Adding interaction terms of positive parenting attitudes and children’s happiness to the relationship between happiness and grit increased the explanatory power from 28.5% to 29.1%. This indicates that positive parenting attitudes have a moderating effect. Conclusion : To enhance children’s grit, interventions must address children’s happiness and promote positive parenting attitudes. Prioritizing children’s psychological well-being is crucial, emphasizing the need for positive parenting approaches. Tailored interventions focusing on both child well-being and parenting attitudes are essential.