Volume 11, Issue 9 (3-2012)                   Iranian Journal of Medical Education 2012, 11(9): 1057-1062 | Back to browse issues page

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Samouei R, Moslehi M, Heydari M, Toghiani Z. Management of Students' Happiness in Dormitories of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Iranian Journal of Medical Education 2012; 11 (9) :1057-1062
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, samouei@mail.mui.ac.ir
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Introduction: Happiness is the most fundamental concept in positive-oriented psychology. Students are influential and generating forces that need happy environment and mood. This Study aimed to determine factors affecting happiness of students who live in dormitories of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Methods: This Study was conducted on 120 male and female students living in dormitories using an open questionnaire. Data were coded and categorized and reported as frequency and percentage. Results: Results showed that the most important factors affecting students' happiness before entering the university, were sports (26/4%), television (13/05%), and walking (11/86%). the most recreation programs after entering university were sports (22/9 %), television and video room (12/84 %), computer and internet (8/33 %). Students suggested some programs to improve conditions and increase the happiness. They were providing some inside and outside camps (15/21%), improving beautify of campus (12/64%) and providing recreational facilities and sports competitions (10/5 %). Conclusion: The findings of this research aimed improving students' happiness can be considered by officials and policy makers of dormitories. This aim will be achieved through expansion of existing facilities and purposeful long-term planning
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Type of Study: Original research article | Subject: other
Received: 2012/03/11 | Accepted: 2012/04/4 | Published: 2012/03/15 | ePublished: 2012/03/15

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