Frontiers in Psychology (Nov 2021)

Prosocialness and Happiness in Chilean Student Teachers

  • Manuel Mieres-Chacaltana,
  • Manuel Mieres-Chacaltana,
  • Sonia Salvo-Garrido,
  • Marianela Denegri

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.745163
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12

Abstract

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the relation between prosocialness and happiness in a sample of student teachers (N=224, age=21.42). Adapted versions of a prosocialness scale and another on happiness were used. A structural equations model was estimated that presented a suitable fit (CFI=0.951; TLI=0.944 and RMSEA=0.065). The results yielded a positive relation between prosocialness and happiness. Its implications for initial teacher training are discussed.

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