지역아동센터서비스가 아동의 행복감에 미치는 영향: 사회적 지지의 매개효과를 중심으로

Effect of the Community Child Center Services on Children’s Happiness: Focus on the Mediating Effects of Social Support

The purpose of this study is to verify the mediating effects of social support systems involving parents, friends, and teachers, and the service effect of community child centers, on the happiness of children. The data was collected from a community child center 2nd panel survey conducted by the National Youth Policy Institute in 2016. A total of 662 children in sixth grade in elementary school data units generated in this study were analyzed by using regression and Sobel tests to verify the mediating effects. The results are as follows, the service effect of community child centers was found to significantly influence the happiness of children. and we found that support from parents and friends showed a partial mediating effect, while support from the teachers had no such effect. Based on the results, community child centers services should be provided to reflect the multidimensional and needs of children. more systematic and professional child case management should be provided. In addition, community child centers should develop and implement programs that connect children to their friends and parents, as well as devise social welfare practical and policy measures to ensure delivery of quality service promoting the happiness of children.