ABSTRACT

The effect of emotional intelligence of infants and toddlers on happiness through forest play activities

This study examines the role of prosocial behavior in the relationship between emotional intelligence and happiness in infants and young children. Through this, it is intended to provide information on the variables necessary to promote the happiness of prosocial infants and toddlers, and to provide specific data for the development of various programs necessary to improve the emotional intelligence of infants and young children. Based on the above research results and discussion, the conclusions are as follows. First, it was found that the activity using the forest was effective in increasing the happiness of infants and young children. Therefore, in order to increase the happiness of infants and young children, childcare support centers in each province and province should cooperate with the Korea Forest Service to support various forest play programs that can enhance the happiness of childrearing. Second, since pro-social behavior is a factor that affects the emotional intelligence and sense of happiness of infants and young children, it is necessary to find a way to promote a forest play program that can increase the pro-social behavior of infants and young children. Among forest play activities, the proportion that can promote pro-social behavior for infants and young children should be increased. Third, the emotional intelligence of infants and young children is a factor that affects the sense of happiness, so it is necessary to plan a program that can systematically enhance the sense of happiness of infants and young children through systematic program planning.

Key words: Forest play, infants, emotional intelligence, happiness, activity