Happiness and Self-efficacy among Students of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Mosharafeh   Chaleshgar-kordasiabi; Masoumeh  Abbasi-shavazi; Omolbanin  karimi; Soheila Hasanpoori yolme; Hanifeh   lakhi; Jalal  Nikookaran

doi:10.18502/tbj.v20i6(s1).9707

Mosharafeh Chaleshgar-kordasiabi Assistant Professor, Department of Health education and promotion, Faculty of Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute Mazandaran University of medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Masoumeh Abbasi-shavazi Assistant Professor, Department of Health education and promotion, School of public health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Omolbanin karimi B.S., Department of Public Health, faculty of health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, sari, Iran.
Soheila Hasanpoori yolme B.S., Department of Public Health, faculty of health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, sari, Iran.
Hanifeh lakhi B.S., Department of Public Health, faculty of health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, sari, Iran.
Jalal Nikookaran Assistant Professor, Department of Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Yazd Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/tbj.v20i6(s1).9707

Keywords: Happiness, Self-efficacy, Students.

Abstract

Introduction: Happiness is one of the most effective factors in economic, cultural, social, and political development in a society that reduces family problems, divorce, increased academic achievement, job engagement, and production. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and happiness variables with some demographic variables among a group of students.

Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on 371 students from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences who met the inclusion criteria and selected by simple random sampling method in 2018-2019. The data were collected using Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI) and General Self-efficacy Scale (GSE). Data analysis was performed by SPSS23 using student t-test, one way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests.

Result: The mean age of the subjects was 22.23 ±2.95 years, the mean score of happiness was 28.65 ±14.81, and the mean score of self-efficacy was 60.5 ± 9.44. The variables of age, sex, and education were significantly associated with happiness (P <0.05). Self-efficacy was also significantly associated with age, sex, marital status, and educational level (P <0.05).

Conclusion: Some demographic variables are effective in happiness and self-efficacy in students. In order to promote mental health and the importance of happiness in students, it is recommended to assess these variables, and then take appropriate planning strategy.