Abstract
Objectives This study explored of decision making ability on happiness and mediating effects of social competence on the relationship between decision making ability and happiness. Methods To achieve this goal, a survey was conducted on 238 young children enrolled in private kindergartens in the J area. Collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis and sobel test using the computer program, SPSS/PC 22.0. Results The results of this study were as follows. First, there were significant positive relationships among decision making ability, social competence and happiness. Second, decision making ability was an important factor to predict happiness of young children, and social competence had mediating effects on the relationship between decision making ability and happiness. Conclusions In conclusion, it suggests that decision making ability and social competence should be supported in a balanced manner to increase infant happiness in order to support COVID-19 blue and improve the quality of education.
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