유아 놀이성에 대한 성격강점의 예측요인 분석

An Analysis of the Prediction Factors of Character Strengths on the Playfulness of Young Children

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine cluster types according to the playfulness factors of young children and to predict the character strengths of young children which have an influence on the types of children s playfulness. Methods: Playfulness and character strengths were administered to 237 young children. The playfulness groups were classified by cluster analysis and the logistic regression analysis. It was used to find the character strengths of young children that have a effect on the types of children s playfulness. Results: First, the children’s playfulness groups were divided into a high playfulness group and a low playfulness group. Second, there was a significant difference in all character strengths according to the children’s playfulness cluster, and the high playfulness group was statistically significantly high in all character strengths. Third, the children’s character strengths influencing the high playfulness group were vitality and positivity, self-regulation, self-esteem, and sensibility. Conclusion/Implications: Based on these results, the necessity of supporting these character strengths was discussed in order to improve the playfulness of children in the education field.