Examination of Science High School Students' Thoughts on Happiness
Abstract
In this study, it was aimed to examine the views of science high school students about happiness. The study group of the research consists of a total of 15 students, 8 girls and 7 boys. The research was designed in the phenomenology pattern, which is one of the qualitative models. The data of the study were collected with a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher. Qualitative data obtained in the research were analyzed by content analysis method. As a result of the content analysis, it is seen that the participants defined the concept of happiness in three themes: pleasure and pleasure experiences, meaning and productivity. In addition, it has been seen that the experiences that make the participants happy are friendship relationships, loving and being loved, strong relationships, freedom, vacation and travel, and being successful. In addition, it was observed that the participants stated that they felt happy in the presence of friends, guidance teachers, parents, teachers, model people and successful people. On the other hand, it is seen that the participants prefer to try new things, shop, love/be loved and have a positive outlook on life in order to be happy. Finally, it was seen that the participants compared happiness to different concepts with their reasons. The obtained results are discussed in the light of the literature.
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