THE EFFECT OF FUTURE EXPECTATION ON HAPPINESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BELIEF IN ADOLESCENTS: A STRUCTURAL EQUALITY MODEL

Abstract

Objective of this study was to determine the effect of future expectations the happiness and healthy lifestyle beliefs of adolescents. Study used a quantitative-cross-sectional-descriptive survey design method and was conducted with a sample of adolescents studying in one city in the eastern region of Turkey. Data were collected using Google Forms and included the "Personal Information Form", "Adolescent Future Expectations Scale", "Adolescent Happiness Scale", and the "Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale for Adolescents". Adolescents' future expectations were found to be effective on happiness and healthy lifestyle beliefs. The established structural equation modeling showed a significant relationship between future expectations, happiness, and healthy lifestyle beliefs. The study suggests that various programs should be implemented to raise adolescents' future expectations, which could shape their beliefs about happiness and healthy lifestyles.