Abstract
Purpose: This study analyzed the longitudinal effects of self-esteem, acceptance of disability, and depression on happiness in women with physical disabilities.
 Method: The subjects of this study were composed of 571 women with physical disabilities. The data in this study came from both of the 6th and 7th survey points in the Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled 2nd Wave. The data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis.
 Results: First, self-esteem in 6th survey point significantly and positively did predict 7th survey point’s happiness. Second, acceptance of disability in 6th survey point significantly and positively did predict 7th survey point’s happiness. Third, depression in 6th survey point did not predict 7th survey point’s happiness.
 Conclusion: The results of this study suggests that previous point’s happiness, self-esteem, and acceptance of disability play a significant role in predicting following point’s happiness.
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