Author: Delna, Mohsina Sultana & Johnson W S
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04042019
Abstract: This research investigates the influence of happiness on quality of life among young adults aged 18-24. Happiness, often characterized by positive emotions and life satisfaction, is hypothesized to enhance overall well-being and functioning. Happiness and quality of life are central indicators of psychological well-being among young adults. The transition into adulthood is often accompanied by academic pressure, career uncertainty, and social challenges that significantly influence overall life satisfaction. The present study examines the influence of happiness on quality of life among young adults. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, and data were collected from 132 young adults. The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Hills & Argyle, 2002) was used to measure happiness, and Quality of Life scores were analyzed using independent samples t-test and descriptive statistics through SPSS.
The results indicated that there was no significant relationship between happiness and quality of life (r = .022, p = .801). This suggests that the level of happiness reported by participants was not significantly associated with their perceived quality of life. The findings highlight the complexity of factors influencing quality of life and suggest that happiness alone may not be a determining factor. Further research with larger and more diverse samples is recommended to better understand the relationship between these variables.
Keywords: Happiness, Quality of Life, Young Adults
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