This study aims to empirically analyze the effect of cultural and artistic leisure activities on the happiness of multicultural adolescents, focusing on the mediating role of self-esteem. As Korean society becomes increasingly multicultural, there is growing social interest in improving the emotional well-being and life satisfaction of multicultural youth. However, due to linguistic barriers, cultural discrimination, and social isolation, these adolescents are more likely to experience low self-esteem and psychological withdrawal, which can negatively affect their happiness. We designed this study specifically to target multicultural adolescents, who are often vulnerable to social exclusion and emotional challenges. By focusing on this population, we aim to provide empirical evidence on how participation in cultural and artistic leisure activities can enhance their self-esteem and ultimately improve their overall happiness and life satisfaction. Using data from the 5th wave(2023) of the Multicultural Adolescents Panel Survey (MAPS) conducted by the National Youth Policy Institute, this study analyzed the structural relationships among cultural leisure activities, self-esteem, and happiness among 1,620 multicultural adolescents. The results showed that participation in cultural and artistic leisure activities had a significant positive effect on both self-esteem and happiness. Moreover, self-esteem also positively influenced happiness and significantly mediated the relationship between leisure activity and happiness.These findings suggest that promoting cultural leisure activities and enhancing self-esteem through an integrated approach is essential to improve the well-being of multicultural adolescents. This study highlights the academic and practical significance of developing emotion-support programs based on cultural and artistic activities for this population.
목차
Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Background 2.1 Concepts of Cultural and Artistic Leisure Activities, Self-Esteem, and Happiness 2.2 Previous Research on Variable Relationships 3. Methodology 3.1 Participants and Data Source 3.2 Measurement Instruments 3.3 Data Analysis 4. Results 5. Conclusion References
키워드
Multicultural adolescentsCultural and artistic activitiesSelf-esteemHappinessMediating effectCultural welfare.
저자
Hyun-Jun Jeong [ Jeonnam Music Creation Center ]
Chun-Ok Jang [ Assistant Prof., Department of Social Welfare, Honam University, Korea ]
Corresponding Author
국제문화기술진흥원 [The International Promotion Agency of Culture Technology]
설립연도
2009
분야
공학>공학일반
소개
본 진흥원은 문화기술(Culture Technology) 관련 산·학·연·관으로 구성된 비영리 단체이다. 문화기술(CT)은 정보통신기술(ICT), 문화적 사고 기반의 예술, 인문학, 디자인, 사회과학기술이 접목된 신융합기술(New Convergence Technology, NCT)로 정의한다. 인간의 삶의 질을 향상시키고, 진보된 방향으로 변화시키고, 문화기술 관련 분야의 학술 및 기술의 발전과 진흥에 공헌하기 위하여, 제3조의 필요한 사업을 행함을 그 목적으로 한다.
간행물
간행물명
International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT)
간기
계간
pISSN
2288-7202
eISSN
2288-7318
수록기간
2013~2025
등재여부
KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 600DDC 700
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT) Volume 13 Number 3