This
study intends to investigate the factors affecting the level of happiness
for teenagers, in a range of 15 to 18 years old, in their school life. It
also aims to help students improve their quality of life. Sample data were
extracted and compiled from 3rd wave students and parent surveys of Taiwan
Education Panel Survey (TEPS). The conclusions were: 1.The more
pleasant the learning environment of the school and class, the fairer the
treatment from the teachers; additionally, the interaction between
teachers and students directly affect students' levels of happiness - the
better the interaction between teachers and students, the higher the
happiness level.
2. The results
demonstrated that the level of students’ happiness is positively related
to teachers’ teaching styles and their exam analysis. However, students'
levels of happiness are negatively correlated to the amount of pressure
given on and the homework assigned to students.
3. These
findings, taken together, are consistent with the idea that senior high
schools and comprehensive high schools, and especially private high
schools, have higher chances of advancing to the next grade; furthermore,
these particular high schools positively affect students' level of
happiness and learning atmosphere, teachers’ fairness towards students,
and the interactions between teachers and students