The Concept of Happiness in Elementary School Children

Nurfitriany Fakhri, Nurauliah Muchlis, Ahmad Mansyur, Sahril Buchori

2021

Abstract

The problem of unhappiness can arise due to differences in perception and cognitive processes in each age range. Measuring children’s happiness by the standards of adults’ happiness can create intergenerational gaps. This study aims to describe the concept of happiness in elementary school children in Makassar City. This study uses a qualitative method with the principle of constructive realism involving 461 respondents. The data collection technique is in the form of a questionnaire using open questions. Based on the results of the study, it was found that: (1) the definition of happiness based on children’s perceptions, specifically conditions related to positive emotions; (2) as for the source of children’s happiness with the ten highest percentages, videlicet, having harmonious relationships with the closest people, doing favourite activities, doing "outing" activities (activities outside the home), getting rewards, doing sports, gaining achievements, consuming favourite foods and drinks, celebrating special days, wishes fulfilled, and gratitude; and (3) The reason for the importance of happiness in children is because happiness can make children feel positive and prevent children from negative feelings. Based on this explanation, parents and educators must strive to create and improve positive relationships in families and schools, provide opportunities for children to do fun activities, provide opportunities for children to socialize with friends, try to meet children’s needs, and seek strategies to improve happiness and well-being in children at home and at school.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Fakhri N., Muchlis N., Mansyur A. and Buchori S. (2021). The Concept of Happiness in Elementary School Children. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Psychological Studies - Volume 1: ICPsyche, ISBN 978-989-758-580-7, pages 263-273. DOI: 10.5220/0010811200003347

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icpsyche21,
author={Nurfitriany Fakhri and Nurauliah Muchlis and Ahmad Mansyur and Sahril Buchori},
title={The Concept of Happiness in Elementary School Children},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Psychological Studies - Volume 1: ICPsyche,},
year={2021},
pages={263-273},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0010811200003347},
isbn={978-989-758-580-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Psychological Studies - Volume 1: ICPsyche,
TI - The Concept of Happiness in Elementary School Children
SN - 978-989-758-580-7
AU - Fakhri N.
AU - Muchlis N.
AU - Mansyur A.
AU - Buchori S.
PY - 2021
SP - 263
EP - 273
DO - 10.5220/0010811200003347