WHO MAKES ADOLESCENTS HAPPY? AN EXPLORATIVE STUDY USING THE INDIGENOUS PSYCHOLOGY APPROACH
Abstract: This study is aimed
at discovering who the source of happiness is for adolescents and how he or she
accomplishes his or her role in creating happiness. A number of 458 senior high
school students completed an open-ended questionnaire developed by Kim and Park
(2008). An indigenous approach is used to analyse respondents’ answers to the
open-ended questionnaire. A categorization of respondents’ answers and cross
tabulation is also conducted. Analysis results show that a majority of
adolescences’ source of happiness derives from the family (50.1%), and friends
(27%). Their role in creating happiness was by supporting (54.3). Acceptance of
adolescents (20.8%) was also a source of happiness for adolescents. Providing
facilities and prayers was also a role given for adolescents.
Penulis: Annisa Soleha Hamka,
Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, moordiningsih, Uichol Kim
Kode Jurnal: jppsikologikepribadiandd150113
