This study examined the multiple mediating effects of self-esteem and social competence on the relationship between peer play interaction and happiness. We utilized the Panel Study on Korean Children (PSKC) data compiled from 1,019 5-year-old children...
This study examined the multiple mediating effects of self-esteem and social competence on the relationship between peer play interaction and happiness. We utilized the Panel Study on Korean Children (PSKC) data compiled from 1,019 5-year-old children. The results show that the parallel multiple mediating effects of self-esteem and social competence were significant in the relationship between peer play interaction and children's happiness. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed based on the findings.