The prediction of student’s status of happiness to regarding factors of hidden curriculum

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 M.A student in Educational psychology in Bu – Ali sina University, Hamedan.

2 Faculty member of psychology department in Bu – Ali sina University, Hamedan

3 Faculty member of department of education in Bu – Ali sina University, Hamedan.

Abstract

Abstract:
The main purpose of this research was to predict student’s happiness based of hidden curriculum components. A correlation research method was used. The statistical population (N=1363) included all last year Bu-Ali sina university B.S students. Using ratio stratified sampling method and Kerjcie and Morgan table about 302 students were selected as study sample. The data gathering instrument were Oxford happiness questionnaire and research made Hidden curriculum components. The instrument validity reported acceptable by experts and their reliability using Cronbach Alpha coefficient computed equal to 0/94 and 0/79. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistic indices and inferential test such as Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression. The findings showed that except classroom management component, there was significant relation between hidden curriculum component and students happiness.
Moreover, the results showed that in total, factors of hidden curriculum, significantly predict 22/7% of students happiness.

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The Journal of New Thoughts on Education
Volume 14, Issue 2 - Serial Number 48
September 2018
Pages 219-246

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