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The experience of happiness empowers adolescents to adapt to changing life conditions. Understanding the factors contributing to the happiness of adolescents is crucial for promoting well-being in this age group. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between perceived social support and happiness among high school students.

This cross-sectional descriptive study focused on the student population of high schools in Rafsanjan. Two schools were randomly selected from the list of schools, and 300 students were randomly enrolled in the study. Demographic information, Zimet's social support, and Oxford Happiness Questionnaires were utilized as data collection instruments. Data analysis involved correlation and regression tests.

Based on the results of multiple regression analysis, age (p = 0.008, β = -0.142), economic status (p = 0.006, β = 0.150), family support (p = 0.011, β = -0.191), and overall support (p = 0.016, β = -0.180) were found to be significantly associated with overall happiness. According to the findings, an increase in overall support, age, and family support was associated with a decrease in happiness, while an increase in economic status was linked to an increase in happiness.

Based on the results, there was a weak and negative correlation between perceived social support and happiness. Such a result in adolescents needs more investigations because probably more support shows itself in the form of control, which is not approved by adolescents. The results can help planners to teach the principles of adolescent support to families and society.

The learning styles of students have changed in today's world and they need new teaching methods. In a situation like the spread of the Coronavirus, the use of virtual training such as gamification has flourished. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of interactive content and gamification on the level of learning and students' motivation in the integrated course of pediatric nursing virtual internship.

This semi-experimental study was conducted on 49 sixth-semester nursing students of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences. The level of students' learning was assessed using a researcher-made questionnaire before and 10 days after the intervention. The motivation level was measured after the intervention by the standard educational materials motivational questionnaire (IMMS). This practical unit encompassed a 10-day internship in pediatric nursing. Each group received practical training and virtual assignments for 5 days, which simultaneously covered other internship days, in the pediatric department . Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18 software.

Based on the results, there was a statistically significant difference between the students' average learning scores before and after the implementation of gamification. The average post-test scores were higher than the pre-test scores, with a significant difference (p < 0.05). The average scores and standard deviation of the sum of the standard motivational questionnaire components were108±13 after the intervention; which indicates a moderate level of motivation created by this intervention.

The results of the present study indicated the positive effect of gamification on students' motivation and learning. Therefore, it is recommended to use this method to facilitate students' learning.

The quality of work life (QWL) is one of the most important components in any organization. Since nurses are one of the most important human resources in hospitals, it is important to pay attention to their QWL. In this regard and due to the emergence of COVID-19 and its associated anxiety affecting the mental health and QWL of people, especially nurses, this study aims to examine the relationship between COVID-19-related anxiety and QWL of nurses in Rafsanjan, Iran.

This is a correlational study with a cross-sectional design. The study population consists of all nurses working in the hospitals affiliated to Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Using a census method, 300 nurses were selected, of whom 256 met the inclusion criteria. The questionnaires including 18-item Corona disease anxiety scale and Walton’s 24-item QWL scale were completed online. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 18 using t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation test.

Most of participants were female (71.9%) and married (84.4%). The mean total anxiety score  was 23.97±9.84, which was at a moderate level. The mean QWL score was 79.06±12.38, which was higher than the average level. Pearson’s correlation test results the showed a negative and significant relationship between the physical anxiety score and QWL (r=-0.128, P=0.041).

There is an negative and significant relationship between COVID-19-related anxiety and QWL of nurses in Rafsanjan city. The hospital managers and health policy makers are recommended to pay attention to mental health and QWL of nurses during pandemics and adopt appropriate strategies to improve them.