Abstract
Objectives This study examined the relationship between mothersâ happiness and childrenâs executive function difficulty, focusing on the sequential mediational role of childrenâs happiness and media device addiction. Methods This study used data from the 10th (2017) Panel Study on Korean Children (PSKC). Study participants were 1,366 mothers and their children, all of whom were 9 years old. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 and SPSS macro. Results First, mothersâ happiness was found to have a significant direct effect on childrenâs executive function difficulty. Second, both childrenâs happiness and media device addiction were significant single mediator on the relationship between mothersâ happiness and childrenâs executive function difficulty. Third, the indirect path linking mothersâ happiness and childrenâs executive function difficulty through childrenâs happiness and media device addiction was significant, and the sequential mediational model was supported. Conclusion This study revealed that mother's happiness, children's happiness, and media device addiction should all be taken into consideration when explaining executive function difficulties in children. Specifically, the strategy to improve children's ability to self-regulate their media device use by promoting their happiness through improving mothersâ happiness will help improve problematic executive function. These findings may contribute to the development of an integrated intervention plan to improve the executive function of school-age children. Keywords: mothersâ happiness, childrenâs happiness, media device addiction, childrenâs executive function difficulty
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