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The purpose of the present study was to explore the role of positive schooling in the personality development
and enhancement of the subjective well-being (SWB) of Pakistani children. The purposive sampling strategy
was used to collect the data from 16 participants selected from five schools. The sample consisted of 8 children
(4 boys & 4 girls) studying in class 9
th and 10th and the parents of these children (4 mothers & 4 fathers). On
the basis of pilot study, two semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted for children and parents
separately. The basic objectives of study were to know about children and parents opinion about their schools
and to investigate the role of schooling in the personality development and SWB of children. The information
obtained from the participants was audio recorded and transcribed. Data was analyzed through Interpretative
Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Themes that emerged in IPA were interactive class environment, proficient
teaching staff, and students overall satisfaction with schools, effects of schooling on cognition, behavior, and
social skills of children. These effects were all positive in nature and are considered contributing factors in the
personality development of children that contribute significantly in enhancing the subjective well-being of the
children. Results of the present study regarding the importance of positive schooling in the life of Pakistani
children are compared with the western researches.
Mariyam Akram, Shabbir Ahmad Rana. (2013) Positive Schooling and Subjective Well-Being of Pakistani Children (A Qualitative Study), Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Volume 11, Issue 1.
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