A Study on Influential Relations between Happiness and Military-Life Satisfaction Among Korea Solders: With A Focus on The Mediating Effect of Self-Compassion and Gratitude
AUTHORS
Kyoungmi Kim,TongMyong University
ABSTRACT
The research aimed at identifying the impact of Korean soldiers' happiness on military satisfaction and verifying the dual mediation effect of self-compassion and gratitude. 374 Air Force soldiers in Gyeonggi Province were used for analysis. Regression, SPSS Macros, and bootstrapping methods were applied to verify the dual mediation effects. The results were as follows: First of all, the higher the happiness of soldiers, the more satisfied they were with their military life. Second, the higher the self-compassion and gratitude of soldiers, the higher the satisfaction level of military life. Third, it was revealed that the happiness of soldiers indirectly influences the satisfaction level of military life through the dual mediation of self-compassion and gratitude. Based on these findings, it suggests the need for a positive intervention program to enhance the satisfactory life in the military.
KEYWORDS
Happiness, Self-compassion, Gratitude, Military-Life Satisfaction
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