The comparison of athlete and non-athlete students happiness of Kermanshah city

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare happiness among male athletes and non athletes students of high schools of Kermanshah city. 60 athletes and 60 non athletes randomly were chosen. Oxford Happiness Inventory was used to measure happiness. SPSS software and independent T statistical method used to analyze data's. Results indicated significant differences between two groups in self esteem, life satisfaction, positive cognition, physical health and mental health and generally happiness and athletes obtained high scores. This research shows that physical activity through influence on some factors mediating happiness can affect happiness, and athletes toward non-athletes feel more happiness. © 2014 AENSI Publisher All rights reserved.